Planning polyhouse farming in Parbhani? Parbhani is a large city in Parbhani district, Maharashtra, home to about 3.1 lakh people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 280 km from Hyderabad. This guide works from Parbhani'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 Parbhani
May is the hottest month in Parbhani, with average daily highs of about 42°C. December has the coolest nights, averaging 13°C.[3] The area gets about 848 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to September, peaking in July at about 216 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in July to September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Parbhani sits about 347 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Parbhani falls in the tropical savanna (dry winter) zone (Aw).[4]
Parbhani climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
30.2
13.3
39
6
Feb
34.1
16.8
29
5
Mar
37.6
20.6
26
16
Apr
41.3
25.0
23
10
May
42.4
27.5
28
17
Jun
35.2
24.9
60
145
Jul
30.8
22.7
77
216
Aug
29.6
22.0
82
195
Sep
29.6
21.6
83
163
Oct
29.8
19.0
74
58
Nov
29.4
15.5
64
14
Dec
29.3
13.1
49
3
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Parbhani. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Parbhani
1
Year-round crops
Under cover, chilli pepper can be grown for the whole year in Parbhani, 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 July's 216 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 Maharashtra can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[5]
Which polyhouse suits Parbhani?
For polyhouse farming in Parbhani, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Parbhani comes with dry air. In April to May, average highs reach 42°C while average humidity is only about 26%. 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 July to January and costs less to run.
Plan for heavy rain in July (about 216 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. Sunlight peaks in May at about 7.0 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 October to January, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Parbhani
Based on Parbhani's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are chilli pepper (all year), capsicum (11 months) and tomato (11 months). Chilli pepper fits all year with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Parbhani.
Months each crop suits in Parbhani
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Jul–Jan
Jun–Apr
Tomato
Jul–Jan
Jun–Apr
Cucumber
Jul–Nov
Feb–Nov
Chilli pepper
Jul–Jan
All year
Brinjal
Jul–Nov
Feb–Nov
Lettuce
Difficult
Jul–Mar
Broccoli
Difficult
Nov–Feb
Strawberry
Difficult
Nov–Jan
Rose
Difficult
Oct–Mar
Gerbera
Difficult
Jul–Mar
Carnation
Difficult
Nov–Feb
Chrysanthemum
Difficult
Oct–Mar
Anthurium
Aug–Nov
Feb–Nov
Orchids
Aug–Nov
Feb–Nov
Lilium
Difficult
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.
₹7,415Spending per person per month, urban Maharashtra, 2023–24[6]
280 kmto Hyderabad, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Maharashtra spent an average of ₹7,415 per person per month in 2023–24, above the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[6] Parbhani is large enough for steady local sales to restaurants, hotels and fruit-and-vegetable retailers. Start with a farm size that matches the orders you can confirm.
Polyhouse farming in Parbhani with Kryzen
We have built 95 projects in Maharashtra so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Parbhani is about 160 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Parbhani
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Parbhani:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Parbhani: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Parbhani?
Yes, with the right structure. For Parbhani we would plan a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in April to June, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Parbhani?
With May highs of about 42°C and 28% 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 Parbhani?
Going by the monthly climate, chilli pepper, capsicum and tomato have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Parbhani?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Parbhani, chilli pepper 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 Parbhani?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 160 km away, and we have built 95 projects in Maharashtra.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Maharashtra?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Maharashtra 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 Parbhani 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.
