Planning polyhouse farming in Pithapuram? Pithapuram is a town in Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh, home to about 55,000 people (Census 2011)[1], about 400 km from Hyderabad. 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 Pithapuram
May is the hottest month in Pithapuram, with average daily highs of about 33°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 22°C.[2] The area gets about 1,228 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to October, peaking in October at about 215 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in June to November, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Pithapuram sits about 10 m above sea level.[1] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Pithapuram falls in the tropical savanna (dry winter) zone (Aw).[3]
Pithapuram climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
26.6
21.8
71
5
Feb
28.7
23.0
69
9
Mar
31.2
24.9
69
13
Apr
32.7
26.7
72
26
May
33.4
28.2
74
64
Jun
31.8
27.7
78
169
Jul
30.2
26.7
83
204
Aug
29.5
26.4
86
208
Sep
29.5
26.7
84
214
Oct
29.3
26.4
79
215
Nov
27.7
24.4
76
77
Dec
26.5
22.4
73
24
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Pithapuram. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Pithapuram
1
Year-round crops
Under cover, cucumber can be grown for the whole year in Pithapuram, 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 October's 215 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 (June to November), so you spray less often.
5
Subsidy eligible
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Andhra Pradesh can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[4]
Which polyhouse suits Pithapuram?
For polyhouse farming in Pithapuram, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. With average highs between 27°C and 33°C through the year, Pithapuram suits a naturally ventilated polyhouse for most crops. Fan & Pad cooling is rarely needed; spend the budget on good ventilation, insect net and a shade screen. Plan for heavy rain in October (about 215 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 November to May, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Pithapuram
Based on Pithapuram's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are cucumber (all year), chilli pepper (10 months) and brinjal (10 months). Cucumber fits all year in a naturally ventilated polyhouse. Lilium and chrysanthemum are hard to time here, so we would leave them out of the first season. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Pithapuram.
Months each crop suits in Pithapuram
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Oct–Feb and Aug
Oct–Mar and Aug
Tomato
Nov–Feb
Nov–Mar
Cucumber
All year
All year
Chilli pepper
Jul–Apr
Jul–Apr
Brinjal
Jul–Apr
Jul–Apr
Lettuce
Nov–Jan
Nov–Feb
Broccoli
Difficult
Difficult
Strawberry
Difficult
Difficult
Rose
Difficult
Difficult
Gerbera
Dec–Jan
Dec–Feb
Carnation
Difficult
Difficult
Chrysanthemum
Difficult
Difficult
Anthurium
Aug–Feb
Jul–Apr
Orchids
Aug–Feb
Jul–Apr
Lilium
Difficult
Difficult
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.
₹7,341Spending per person per month, urban Andhra Pradesh, 2023–24[5]
400 kmto Hyderabad, the nearest metro (straight line)
The Census counted 50,000 people in Pithapuram in 2001 and 55,000 in 2011, a rise of 9%. In 1991 it was 44,000.[1] Urban households in Andhra Pradesh spent an average of ₹7,341 per person per month in 2023–24, above the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[5] Local demand in Pithapuram may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Kakinada, about 20 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list.
Polyhouse farming in Pithapuram with Kryzen
We have built 30 projects in Andhra Pradesh so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Pithapuram is about 790 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Pithapuram
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Pithapuram:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Pithapuram: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Pithapuram?
Yes, with the right structure. For Pithapuram we would plan a naturally ventilated polyhouse. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in March to October, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Pithapuram?
With May highs of about 33°C and 74% average humidity in that month, we would start with a naturally ventilated polyhouse.
Which crops should I grow in a polyhouse in Pithapuram?
Going by the monthly climate, cucumber, chilli pepper and brinjal have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Pithapuram?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Pithapuram, 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 Pithapuram?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 790 km away, and we have built 30 projects in Andhra Pradesh.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Andhra Pradesh?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Andhra 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.
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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.
