Planning polyhouse farming in Meerut? Meerut is a city of about 13.1 lakh people (Census 2011) in Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh[1], about 60 km from Delhi. We have used the monthly climate for Meerut 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 Meerut
May is the hottest month in Meerut, with average daily highs of about 43°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 6°C.[2] The area gets about 833 mm of rain a year, most of it in July to September, peaking in July at about 243 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in August, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Meerut sits about 218 m above sea level.[1] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Meerut falls in the humid subtropical with dry winters zone (Cwa).[3]
Meerut climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
21.0
5.7
46
20
Feb
25.1
9.0
43
26
Mar
31.9
14.6
35
21
Apr
38.6
21.5
25
17
May
42.5
26.9
24
35
Jun
41.8
29.2
37
92
Jul
36.3
27.5
65
243
Aug
33.3
25.6
77
222
Sep
32.8
22.9
71
131
Oct
31.5
17.8
53
13
Nov
27.1
12.2
45
4
Dec
22.4
7.3
44
9
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Meerut. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Meerut
1
Year-round crops
A polyhouse stretches the season: in Meerut cucumber can be grown for about 8 months a year under cover, longer than in the open field.
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 July's 243 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 (August), so you spray less often.
5
Subsidy eligible
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Uttar Pradesh can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[4]
Which polyhouse suits Meerut?
For polyhouse farming in Meerut, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Meerut comes with dry air. In April to June, average highs reach 43°C while average humidity is only about 29%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 43°C May afternoon down to roughly 30°C inside a Fan & Pad polyhouse, which keeps herbs and vine crops going; lettuce will still struggle in the hottest weeks. For vine crops such as capsicum and cucumber, a naturally ventilated polyhouse with a shade screen works from November and costs less to run.
Plan for heavy rain in July (about 243 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. Sunlight peaks in May at about 6.7 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 March and October to November, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Meerut
Based on Meerut's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are cucumber (8 months), chilli pepper (8 months) and lettuce (8 months). Cucumber fits March to October with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Meerut.
Months each crop suits in Meerut
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Nov
Mar–Apr and Aug–Nov
Tomato
Nov
Mar–Apr and Sep–Nov
Cucumber
Mar and Aug–Oct
Mar–Oct
Chilli pepper
Mar and Sep–Nov
Mar–May and Jul–Nov
Brinjal
Mar and Sep–Oct
Mar–May and Jul–Oct
Lettuce
Nov–Feb
Sep–Apr
Broccoli
Dec–Jan
Nov–Mar
Strawberry
Dec–Jan
Nov–Mar
Rose
Nov
Mar–Apr and Oct–Nov
Gerbera
Nov
Mar–Apr and Sep–Nov
Carnation
Difficult
Feb–Mar and Nov
Chrysanthemum
Nov
Mar–Apr and Oct–Nov
Anthurium
Difficult
Apr–May and Aug–Oct
Orchids
Difficult
Apr–May and Aug–Oct
Lilium
Difficult
Feb–Mar and Nov
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.
₹5,474Spending per person per month, urban Uttar Pradesh, 2023–24[5]
60 kmto Delhi, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Uttar Pradesh spent an average of ₹5,474 per person per month in 2023–24, below the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[5] A city of this size has hotels, restaurants, modern retail and quick-commerce stores within its own limits, so most harvests can be sold locally. Line up two or three buyers before planting and agree on grade and delivery days.
Polyhouse farming in Meerut with Kryzen
We have built 6 projects in Uttar Pradesh so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Meerut is about 1,040 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Meerut
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Meerut:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Meerut: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Meerut?
Yes, with the right structure. For Meerut we would plan a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in May to August, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Meerut?
With May highs of about 43°C and 24% average humidity in that month, we would start with a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens.
Which crops should I grow in a polyhouse in Meerut?
Going by the monthly climate, cucumber, chilli pepper and lettuce have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Meerut?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Meerut, 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 Meerut?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 1,040 km away, and we have built 6 projects in Uttar Pradesh.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Uttar Pradesh?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Uttar Pradesh 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 Meerut 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.
