Planning polyhouse farming in Nimbahera? Nimbahera is a town in Chittorgarh district, Rajasthan, home to about 62,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 280 km from Ahmedabad. This guide works from Nimbahera'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 Nimbahera
May is the hottest month in Nimbahera, with average daily highs of about 42°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 8°C.[3] The area gets about 707 mm of rain a year, most of it in July to September, peaking in August at about 245 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in July to September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Nimbahera sits about 437 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Nimbahera falls in the hot semi-arid zone (BSh).[4]
Nimbahera climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
25.3
8.2
35
3
Feb
29.2
11.3
28
4
Mar
34.4
16.7
23
5
Apr
39.5
22.4
20
5
May
42.0
26.4
26
9
Jun
38.6
26.6
49
77
Jul
32.6
24.1
75
232
Aug
29.9
22.9
85
245
Sep
31.0
21.6
77
107
Oct
32.1
18.3
55
12
Nov
29.7
14.1
43
6
Dec
26.4
9.9
38
2
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Nimbahera. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Nimbahera
1
Year-round crops
A polyhouse stretches the season: in Nimbahera tomato can be grown for about 9 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 August's 245 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 September), so you spray less often.
5
Subsidy eligible
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Rajasthan can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[5]
Which polyhouse suits Nimbahera?
For polyhouse farming in Nimbahera, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Nimbahera comes with dry air. In April to June, average highs reach 42°C while average humidity is only about 32%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 42°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 August to September and November and costs less to run.
Plan for heavy rain in August (about 245 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. Sunlight peaks in May at about 7.4 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 February and October to November, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Nimbahera
Based on Nimbahera's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are tomato (9 months), cucumber (9 months) and chilli pepper (9 months). Tomato fits February to April and July to December with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Nimbahera.
Months each crop suits in Nimbahera
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Aug–Sep and Nov
Mar–May and Jul–Nov
Tomato
Feb, Aug–Sep and Nov–Dec
Feb–Apr and Jul–Dec
Cucumber
Jul–Nov
Mar–Nov
Chilli pepper
Jul–Nov
Mar–Nov
Brinjal
Jul–Nov
Mar–Nov
Lettuce
Dec–Jan
Aug–Apr
Broccoli
Difficult
Nov–Mar
Strawberry
Difficult
Nov–Feb
Rose
Dec
Feb–Mar and Oct–Dec
Gerbera
Dec
Feb–Apr and Aug–Dec
Carnation
Difficult
Nov–Mar
Chrysanthemum
Dec
Feb–Mar and Oct–Dec
Anthurium
Aug
Mar–Oct
Orchids
Aug
Mar–Oct
Lilium
Difficult
Nov–Mar
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.
₹6,640Spending per person per month, urban Rajasthan, 2023–24[6]
280 kmto Ahmedabad, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Rajasthan spent an average of ₹6,640 per person per month in 2023–24, below the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[6] Local demand in Nimbahera may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes.
Polyhouse farming in Nimbahera with Kryzen
We have built 6 projects in Rajasthan so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Nimbahera is about 520 km in a straight line from our Nashik warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Nimbahera
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Nimbahera:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Nimbahera: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Nimbahera?
Yes, with the right structure. For Nimbahera we would plan a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in May to July, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Nimbahera?
With May highs of about 42°C and 26% 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 Nimbahera?
Going by the monthly climate, tomato, cucumber and chilli pepper have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Nimbahera?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Nimbahera, tomato 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 Nimbahera?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Nashik warehouse, about 520 km away, and we have built 6 projects in Rajasthan.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Rajasthan?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Rajasthan 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 Nimbahera 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.
