Planning polyhouse farming in Nowgong? Nowgong is a town in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, home to about 41,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 450 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 Nowgong
May is the hottest month in Nowgong, with average daily highs of about 44°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 8°C.[3] The area gets about 913 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to September, peaking in July at about 286 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in July to September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Nowgong falls in the hot-summer Mediterranean zone (Csa).[4]
Nowgong climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
24.1
8.2
45
12
Feb
28.8
11.6
39
16
Mar
34.8
17.3
28
12
Apr
40.7
23.8
20
7
May
43.7
28.8
21
15
Jun
40.5
29.2
44
118
Jul
33.5
25.9
75
286
Aug
31.3
24.7
84
268
Sep
31.0
23.0
82
141
Oct
30.9
18.8
67
26
Nov
28.1
13.7
56
6
Dec
24.8
9.5
50
6
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Nowgong. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Nowgong
1
Year-round crops
A polyhouse stretches the season: in Nowgong cucumber 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 July's 286 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 Madhya Pradesh can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[5]
Which polyhouse suits Nowgong?
For polyhouse farming in Nowgong, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Nowgong comes with dry air. In April to June, average highs reach 44°C while average humidity is only about 28%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 44°C May afternoon down to roughly 31°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 February and September to November and costs less to run.
Plan for heavy rain in July (about 286 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 February and October to November, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Nowgong
Based on Nowgong's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are cucumber (9 months), capsicum (8 months) and tomato (8 months). Cucumber fits March to November with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Nowgong.
Months each crop suits in Nowgong
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Feb and Sep–Nov
Feb–Apr and Jul–Nov
Tomato
Feb and Sep–Dec
Feb–Apr and Aug–Dec
Cucumber
Jul–Nov
Mar–Nov
Chilli pepper
Feb and Aug–Nov
Feb–Apr and Jul–Nov
Brinjal
Aug–Nov
Mar–Apr and Jul–Nov
Lettuce
Dec–Jan
Sep–Apr
Broccoli
Difficult
Nov–Mar
Strawberry
Dec–Jan
Nov–Feb
Rose
Dec
Feb–Mar and Oct–Dec
Gerbera
Dec
Feb–Mar and Sep–Dec
Carnation
Dec–Jan
Nov–Mar
Chrysanthemum
Dec
Feb–Mar and Oct–Dec
Anthurium
Difficult
Mar–Apr and Jul–Oct
Orchids
Difficult
Mar–Apr and Jul–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.
₹5,589Spending per person per month, urban Madhya Pradesh, 2023–24[6]
450 kmto Delhi, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Madhya Pradesh spent an average of ₹5,589 per person per month in 2023–24, below the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[6] Local demand in Nowgong may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes.
Polyhouse farming in Nowgong with Kryzen
We have built 8 projects in Madhya Pradesh so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Nowgong is about 710 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Nowgong
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Nowgong:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Nowgong: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Nowgong?
Yes, with the right structure. For Nowgong 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 Nowgong?
With May highs of about 44°C and 21% 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 Nowgong?
Going by the monthly climate, cucumber, capsicum and tomato have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Nowgong?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Nowgong, cucumber and capsicum 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 Nowgong?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 710 km away, and we have built 8 projects in Madhya Pradesh.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Madhya Pradesh?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Madhya 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 Nowgong 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.
