Planning polyhouse farming in Nabarangapur? Nabarangapur is a town in Nabarangpur district, Odisha[1], about 480 km from Hyderabad. This guide works from Nabarangapur's own monthly climate to suggest the protected structure, the crops to start with, and the months each crop is likely to do well.
Climate for polyhouse farming in Nabarangapur
April is the hottest month in Nabarangapur, with average daily highs of about 37°C. December has the coolest nights, averaging 11°C.[2] The area gets about 1,601 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to October, peaking in August at about 380 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in July to November, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Nabarangapur sits about 557 m above sea level.[1] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Nabarangapur falls in the tropical savanna (dry winter) zone (Aw).[3]
Nabarangapur climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
25.4
11.4
60
10
Feb
29.9
14.5
49
8
Mar
34.5
19.1
41
23
Apr
37.3
22.7
42
53
May
37.3
24.3
48
76
Jun
30.8
23.0
74
233
Jul
27.3
21.6
88
377
Aug
26.7
21.4
90
380
Sep
27.0
21.0
90
281
Oct
26.4
18.5
85
122
Nov
24.6
14.2
81
27
Dec
23.5
11.2
73
11
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Nabarangapur. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Nabarangapur
1
Year-round crops
Under cover, tomato can be grown for the whole year in Nabarangapur, 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 August's 380 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 (July to November), so you spray less often.
5
Subsidy eligible
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Odisha can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[4]
Which polyhouse suits Nabarangapur?
For polyhouse farming in Nabarangapur, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. Average highs stay at 33°C or more in March to May, with moderate humidity of about 44%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 37°C April afternoon down to roughly 29°C inside a Fan & Pad polyhouse, cool enough for lettuce and other leafy greens. Capsicum, cucumber and tomato do well in a naturally ventilated polyhouse with a shade screen. If you want one structure, decide by crop: greens all year point to Fan & Pad; vine crops point to a naturally ventilated house.
Plan for heavy rain in August (about 380 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. Sunlight peaks in April at about 6.6 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 January to February and November, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Nabarangapur
Based on Nabarangapur's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are tomato (all year), lettuce (11 months) and gerbera (11 months). Tomato fits all year with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Nabarangapur.
Months each crop suits in Nabarangapur
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Feb and Jun–Nov
Feb–Nov
Tomato
Jun–Feb
All year
Cucumber
Feb and Jun–Nov
Feb–Nov
Chilli pepper
Feb and Jun–Nov
Feb–Nov
Brinjal
Feb and Jun–Nov
Feb–Nov
Lettuce
Jul–Jan
Jun–Apr
Broccoli
Dec
Nov–Feb
Strawberry
Nov–Dec
Nov–Feb
Rose
Aug–Jan
Aug–Mar
Gerbera
Jul–Jan
Jun–Apr
Carnation
Nov–Dec
Nov–Feb
Chrysanthemum
Aug–Jan
Aug–Mar
Anthurium
Jul–Oct
Mar–Oct
Orchids
Jul–Oct
Mar–Oct
Lilium
Dec
Nov–Feb
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.
₹5,925Spending per person per month, urban Odisha, 2023–24[5]
480 kmto Hyderabad, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Odisha spent an average of ₹5,925 per person per month in 2023–24, below the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[5] Local demand in Nabarangapur may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes.
Polyhouse farming in Nabarangapur with Kryzen
Nabarangapur is about 760 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Nabarangapur
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Nabarangapur:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Nabarangapur: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Nabarangapur?
Yes, with the right structure. For Nabarangapur we would plan Fan & Pad cooling for leafy greens and a naturally ventilated polyhouse for vine crops. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in May, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Nabarangapur?
With April highs of about 37°C and 42% average humidity in that month, we would start with Fan & Pad cooling for leafy greens and a naturally ventilated polyhouse for vine crops.
Which crops should I grow in a polyhouse in Nabarangapur?
Going by the monthly climate, tomato, lettuce and gerbera have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Nabarangapur?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Nabarangapur, tomato and lettuce 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 Nabarangapur?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 760 km away.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Odisha?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Odisha 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 Nabarangapur 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.
