Planning polyhouse farming in Mavoor? Mavoor is a small town in Kozhikode district, Kerala, home to about 30,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 260 km from Bengaluru. We have used the monthly climate for Mavoor to plan a structure, a growing system and a crop calendar, so you can compare them with your own plot and buyers.
Climate for polyhouse farming in Mavoor
March is the hottest month in Mavoor, with average daily highs of about 33°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 22°C.[3] The area gets about 2,606 mm of rain a year, most of it in May to November, peaking in June at about 581 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in April to November, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Mavoor sits about 20 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Mavoor falls in the tropical monsoon zone (Am).[4]
Mavoor climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
30.7
22.2
66
4
Feb
32.1
23.2
63
7
Mar
32.7
24.6
66
29
Apr
31.7
25.6
75
87
May
30.0
25.8
81
230
Jun
27.8
25.1
87
581
Jul
26.8
24.3
90
577
Aug
26.7
23.8
90
417
Sep
27.1
23.8
88
272
Oct
27.8
24.1
85
256
Nov
28.5
23.7
79
121
Dec
29.3
22.5
72
25
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Mavoor. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Mavoor
1
Year-round crops
Under cover, cucumber can be grown for the whole year in Mavoor, so you can supply buyers every week instead of one open-field season.
2
Better yield and price
Plants grow without rain, hail and wind damage, so yields are higher and more even, and clean, graded produce sells at a better price, especially off-season.
3
Less water
Drip irrigation under cover uses less water than flood irrigation, and the roof keeps June's 581 mm of rain off the crop and the soil.
4
Less pesticides
Insect net on vents and doors keeps out most pests, and controlled ventilation helps with leaf disease in the humid months (April to November), so you spray less often.
5
Subsidy eligible
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Kerala can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[5]
Which polyhouse suits Mavoor?
For polyhouse farming in Mavoor, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. With average highs between 27°C and 33°C through the year, Mavoor suits a naturally ventilated polyhouse for most crops. Fan & Pad cooling is rarely needed; spend the budget on good ventilation, insect net and a shade screen. Plan for heavy rain in June (about 581 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank.
Sunlight peaks in March at about 6.5 kWh per m² a day, so add a shade screen for leafy greens in the brightest months. A nethouse, the lowest-cost option, can grow hardy crops in December to April, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Mavoor
Based on Mavoor's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are cucumber (all year), chilli pepper (all year) and brinjal (all year). Cucumber fits all year in a naturally ventilated polyhouse. Lilium and chrysanthemum are hard to time here, so we would leave them out of the first season. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Mavoor.
Months each crop suits in Mavoor
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
Capsicum
May–Jan
Tomato
Jun–Jan
Cucumber
All year
Chilli pepper
All year
Brinjal
All year
Lettuce
Jul–Oct
Broccoli
Difficult
Strawberry
Difficult
Rose
Difficult
Gerbera
Difficult
Carnation
Difficult
Chrysanthemum
Difficult
Anthurium
May–Dec
Orchids
May–Dec
Lilium
Difficult
Kryzen planning estimate from the monthly averages above and each crop's usual day and night temperature range. Variety, soil or substrate temperature and shading change the result, so confirm with a trial.
₹7,834Spending per person per month, urban Kerala, 2023–24[6]
260 kmto Bengaluru, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Kerala spent an average of ₹7,834 per person per month in 2023–24, above the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[6] Local demand in Mavoor may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Kozhikode, about 20 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list.
Polyhouse farming in Mavoor with Kryzen
Mavoor is about 770 km in a straight line from our factory and master warehouse at Degaon, Wai (Satara), our nearest site.
Towns near Mavoor
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Mavoor:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Mavoor: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Mavoor?
Yes, with the right structure. For Mavoor we would plan a naturally ventilated polyhouse. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in March to June, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Mavoor?
With March highs of about 33°C and 66% average humidity in that month, we would start with a naturally ventilated polyhouse.
Which crops should I grow in a polyhouse in Mavoor?
Going by the monthly climate, capsicum, cucumber and chilli pepper have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Mavoor?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Mavoor, cucumber and chilli pepper have the longest seasons under cover. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers first; our Detailed Project Report works out the cost, yield and returns for your plot.
Does Kryzen build polyhouses in Mavoor?
Yes. Our nearest site is our factory and master warehouse at Degaon, Wai (Satara), about 770 km away.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Kerala?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Kerala can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department. Check the current rate and area limit when you apply.
Discuss your Mavoor farm project
Share your plot location, water test and crop targets. We will suggest the right structure and growing system, and send an itemised quotation.
A computer engineer turned hydroponic farmer from a multigenerational farming family in Satara. Sudhir founded Kryzen in 2019, and the team has since built 350+ protected and hydroponic farms across India.
