Polyhouse farming · Uttar Pradesh

Polyhouse Farming in Noorpur

Monthly climate, crop windows and nearby markets for a polyhouse farm in Noorpur, with Fan & Pad cooling for dry summer heat.

Sudhir Devkar, founder of Kryzen Biotech

By Sudhir Devkar, Founder & CEO, Kryzen Biotech

Updated · 6 min read

Polyhouse farming in Noorpur: aerial view of a large protected cultivation farm with polyhouses

Planning polyhouse farming in Noorpur? Noorpur is a small town in Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh, home to about 39,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 130 km from Delhi. We have used the monthly climate for Noorpur 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 Noorpur

May is the hottest month in Noorpur, with average daily highs of about 42°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 6°C.[3] The area gets about 946 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to September, peaking in July at about 290 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in August to September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Noorpur falls in the humid subtropical with dry winters zone (Cwa).[4]

Noorpur climate by month

MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Humidity (%)Rain (mm)
Jan21.05.84921
Feb25.19.24527
Mar31.814.73621
Apr38.621.62617
May42.426.82433
Jun41.629.038108
Jul35.727.267290
Aug32.825.579244
Sep32.322.975155
Oct30.917.75817
Nov26.512.1504
Dec22.17.3489
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Noorpur. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]

Advantages of protected cultivation in Noorpur

  • Year-round crops

    A polyhouse stretches the season: in Noorpur cucumber can be grown for about 8 months a year under cover, longer than in the open field.

  • 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.

  • Less water

    Drip irrigation under cover uses less water than flood irrigation, and the roof keeps July's 290 mm of rain off the crop and the soil.

  • Less pesticides

    Insect net on vents and doors keeps out most pests, and controlled ventilation helps with leaf disease in the humid months (August to September), so you spray less often.

  • 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.[5]

Which polyhouse suits Noorpur?

For polyhouse farming in Noorpur, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Noorpur comes with dry air. In April to June, average highs reach 42°C while average humidity is only about 29%. 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 October to November and costs less to run.

Protected structures to compare

Plan for heavy rain in July (about 290 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. Sunlight peaks in May at about 6.9 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 Noorpur

Based on Noorpur'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 Noorpur.

Months each crop suits in Noorpur

CropNaturally ventilated polyhouseWith Fan & Pad cooling
CapsicumOct–NovMar–Apr and Aug–Nov
TomatoOct–NovMar–Apr and Aug–Nov
CucumberMar and Aug–OctMar–Oct
Chilli pepperMar and Aug–NovMar–May and Jul–Nov
BrinjalMar and Aug–OctMar–May and Jul–Oct
LettuceNov–FebSep–Apr
BroccoliDec–JanNov–Mar
StrawberryDec–JanNov–Mar
RoseNovMar and Oct–Nov
GerberaNovMar–Apr and Sep–Nov
CarnationDifficultFeb–Mar and Nov
ChrysanthemumNovMar and Oct–Nov
AnthuriumDifficultApr–May and Aug–Oct
OrchidsDifficultApr–May and Aug–Oct
LiliumDifficultFeb–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.

Suggested crops for Noorpur

Selling your harvest in and around Noorpur

39,000People in Noorpur (GeoNames)[1]
₹5,474Spending per person per month, urban Uttar Pradesh, 2023–24[6]
130 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.[6] Local demand in Noorpur may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Amroha, about 30 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list. For premium vegetable and flower buyers, Delhi is within a day's delivery, about 130 km away.

Polyhouse farming in Noorpur with Kryzen

We have built 6 projects in Uttar Pradesh so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Noorpur is about 1,080 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.

Towns near Noorpur

We also plan and build farms in these towns near Noorpur:

Map of Uttar Pradesh

Check other locations in Uttar Pradesh

We have farm planning pages for 129 towns in Uttar Pradesh, each with its own climate, crops and market notes.

All Uttar Pradesh locations

Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.

Polyhouse farming in Noorpur: FAQs

Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Noorpur?

Yes, with the right structure. For Noorpur 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 Noorpur?

With May highs of about 42°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 Noorpur?

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 Noorpur?

It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Noorpur, 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 Noorpur?

Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 1,080 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 Noorpur 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.

Sudhir Devkar

Sudhir Devkar

Founder & CEO, Kryzen Biotech

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.

Sources

  1. GeoNames · Geographical database: populated places of India (opens in a new tab)
  2. Wikipedia · Noorpur, Uttar Pradesh (opens in a new tab)
  3. NASA Langley Research Center · POWER Climatology API: long-term monthly averages (opens in a new tab)
  4. Rubel & Kottek, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna · World map of the Köppen–Geiger climate classification (opens in a new tab)
  5. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare · Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) (opens in a new tab)
  6. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) · Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2023–24: press note (opens in a new tab)