Planning polyhouse farming in Phulabani? Phulabani is a small town in Kandhamal district, Odisha, home to about 37,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 490 km from Kolkata. We have used the monthly climate for Phulabani 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 Phulabani
May is the hottest month in Phulabani, with average daily highs of about 40°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 12°C.[3] The area gets about 1,494 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to October, peaking in July at about 354 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in July to November, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Phulabani sits about 485 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Phulabani falls in the tropical savanna (dry winter) zone (Aw).[4]
Phulabani climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
25.9
11.7
57
10
Feb
30.8
14.9
47
16
Mar
35.9
19.8
40
21
Apr
40.0
24.0
37
33
May
40.1
26.0
45
75
Jun
33.6
25.2
69
211
Jul
29.4
23.4
86
354
Aug
28.6
23.1
89
352
Sep
28.5
22.7
89
265
Oct
27.7
20.1
84
129
Nov
25.4
15.5
78
17
Dec
23.9
12.0
70
11
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Phulabani. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Phulabani
1
Year-round crops
Under cover, capsicum can be grown for the whole year in Phulabani, 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 354 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.[5]
Which polyhouse suits Phulabani?
For polyhouse farming in Phulabani, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Phulabani comes with dry air. In April to May, average highs reach 40°C while average humidity is only about 41%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 40°C May afternoon down to roughly 32°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 February and costs less to run.
Plan for heavy rain in July (about 354 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. Sunlight peaks in April at about 6.4 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 January to February and November, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Phulabani
Based on Phulabani's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are capsicum (all year), chilli pepper (all year) and tomato (11 months). Capsicum fits all year with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Phulabani.
Months each crop suits in Phulabani
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Jul–Feb
All year
Tomato
Jul–Feb
Jun–Apr
Cucumber
Feb and Jun–Nov
Feb–Nov
Chilli pepper
Jul–Feb
All year
Brinjal
Feb and Jul–Nov
Feb–Nov
Lettuce
Oct–Jan
Jul–Mar
Broccoli
Dec
Nov–Feb
Strawberry
Dec
Nov–Feb
Rose
Oct–Jan
Oct–Mar
Gerbera
Oct–Jan
Jul–Mar
Carnation
Dec
Nov–Feb
Chrysanthemum
Oct–Jan
Oct–Mar
Anthurium
Jul–Nov
Mar–Apr and Jun–Nov
Orchids
Jul–Nov
Mar–Apr and Jun–Nov
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[6]
490 kmto Kolkata, 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.[6] Local demand in Phulabani may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes.
Polyhouse farming in Phulabani with Kryzen
Phulabani is about 930 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Phulabani
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We have farm planning pages for 34 towns in Odisha, each with its own climate, crops and market notes.
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Phulabani: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Phulabani?
Yes, with the right structure. For Phulabani 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 Phulabani?
With May highs of about 40°C and 45% 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 Phulabani?
Going by the monthly climate, capsicum, chilli pepper and tomato have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Phulabani?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Phulabani, capsicum 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 Phulabani?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 930 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 Phulabani 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.
