Planning polyhouse farming in Muktsar? Muktsar is a mid-sized city in Sri Muktsar Sahib district, Punjab, home to about 1.2 lakh people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 330 km from Delhi. Below we use the town's monthly temperatures, humidity and rainfall to work out which structure fits, which crops to grow and in which months, before you spend on construction.
Climate for polyhouse farming in Muktsar
June is the hottest month in Muktsar, with average daily highs of about 43°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 6°C.[3] Rain is scarce: about 423 mm a year. Water for the farm will come from a borewell, well, tanker or municipal supply, so test its salts (EC) and hardness before choosing the system. The air is dry for most of the year (average humidity peaks at 54%), which helps evaporative cooling but raises water use per plant. Muktsar sits about 183 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Muktsar falls in the hot semi-arid zone (BSh).[4]
Muktsar climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
20.4
5.7
41
14
Feb
24.5
8.6
42
20
Mar
31.3
14.5
36
22
Apr
38.0
21.0
28
14
May
43.1
27.3
22
18
Jun
43.4
30.5
32
57
Jul
40.4
29.7
49
102
Aug
38.8
28.0
54
87
Sep
37.3
24.5
51
68
Oct
34.4
19.2
35
5
Nov
28.1
13.1
32
10
Dec
22.6
7.8
35
6
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Muktsar. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Muktsar
1
Year-round crops
A polyhouse stretches the season: in Muktsar lettuce can be grown for about 7 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
With only about 423 mm of rain a year here, drip irrigation under cover saves water: less is lost to evaporation and run-off than in the open field.
4
Less pesticides
Insect net on vents and doors keeps out most pests, so you spray less often.
5
Subsidy eligible
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Punjab can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[5]
Which polyhouse suits Muktsar?
For polyhouse farming in Muktsar, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Muktsar comes with dry air. In April to August, average highs reach 43°C while average humidity is only about 37%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 43°C June afternoon down to roughly 32°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.
Sunlight peaks in May at about 7.0 kWh per m² a day, so add a shade screen for leafy greens in the brightest months.
Crops for Muktsar
Based on Muktsar's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are lettuce (7 months), cucumber (6 months) and chilli pepper (6 months). Lettuce fits October to April with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Muktsar.
Months each crop suits in Muktsar
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Nov
Mar–Apr and Sep–Nov
Tomato
Nov
Mar–Apr and Sep–Nov
Cucumber
Mar
Mar–May and Aug–Oct
Chilli pepper
Mar and Nov
Mar–May and Sep–Nov
Brinjal
Mar
Mar–May and Sep–Oct
Lettuce
Dec–Feb
Oct–Apr
Broccoli
Dec–Jan
Nov–Mar
Strawberry
Dec–Feb
Nov–Mar
Rose
Difficult
Mar–Apr and Oct–Nov
Gerbera
Difficult
Mar–Apr and Oct–Nov
Carnation
Feb and Dec
Feb–Mar and Nov–Dec
Chrysanthemum
Difficult
Mar–Apr and Oct–Nov
Anthurium
Difficult
Apr–May and Sep–Oct
Orchids
Difficult
Apr–May and Sep–Oct
Lilium
Dec
Feb–Mar and Nov–Dec
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.
₹7,383Spending per person per month, urban Punjab, 2023–24[6]
330 kmto Delhi, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Punjab spent an average of ₹7,383 per person per month in 2023–24, above the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[6] Local demand in Muktsar may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Bathinda, about 50 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list.
Polyhouse farming in Muktsar with Kryzen
We have built 4 projects in Punjab so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Muktsar is about 1,170 km in a straight line from our Nashik warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Muktsar
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Muktsar:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Muktsar: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Muktsar?
Yes, with the right structure. For Muktsar we would plan a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in May to September, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Muktsar?
With June highs of about 43°C and 32% 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 Muktsar?
Going by the monthly climate, lettuce, cucumber and chilli pepper have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Muktsar?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Muktsar, lettuce and cucumber 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 Muktsar?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Nashik warehouse, about 1,170 km away, and we have built 4 projects in Punjab.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Punjab?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Punjab 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 Muktsar 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.
