Planning polyhouse farming in Prayagraj? Prayagraj is a city of about 10.7 lakh people (GeoNames) in Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh[1][2], about 580 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 Prayagraj
May is the hottest month in Prayagraj, with average daily highs of about 44°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 8°C.[3] The area gets about 861 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to September, peaking in July at about 260 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in August to September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Prayagraj sits about 98 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Prayagraj falls in the humid subtropical with dry winters zone (Cwa).[4]
Prayagraj climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
23.7
8.2
47
15
Feb
28.6
11.6
41
17
Mar
35.3
17.4
29
10
Apr
41.2
24.1
21
10
May
43.9
29.0
24
17
Jun
41.5
30.5
41
110
Jul
34.5
27.0
74
260
Aug
32.5
25.8
82
214
Sep
32.0
24.3
81
164
Oct
31.4
19.8
68
35
Nov
27.9
14.0
57
3
Dec
24.1
9.4
51
6
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Prayagraj. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Prayagraj
1
Year-round crops
A polyhouse stretches the season: in Prayagraj cucumber can be grown for about 8 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 260 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 (August to September), so you spray less often.
5
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 Prayagraj?
For polyhouse farming in Prayagraj, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Prayagraj comes with dry air. In April to June, average highs reach 44°C while average humidity is only about 29%. 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 November and costs less to run.
Plan for heavy rain in July (about 260 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. Sunlight peaks in May at about 6.8 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 Prayagraj
Based on Prayagraj's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are cucumber (8 months), chilli pepper (8 months) and capsicum (7 months). Cucumber fits March to May and July to November with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Prayagraj.
Months each crop suits in Prayagraj
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Feb and Nov
Feb–Apr and Aug–Nov
Tomato
Feb and Nov
Feb–Apr and Sep–Nov
Cucumber
Aug–Nov
Mar–May and Jul–Nov
Chilli pepper
Feb and Aug–Nov
Feb–Apr and Jul–Nov
Brinjal
Aug–Nov
Mar–Apr and Jul–Nov
Lettuce
Nov–Jan
Oct–Apr
Broccoli
Jan
Nov–Mar
Strawberry
Dec–Jan
Nov–Feb
Rose
Nov
Feb–Mar and Oct–Nov
Gerbera
Nov
Feb–Mar and Oct–Nov
Carnation
Dec–Jan
Nov–Mar
Chrysanthemum
Nov
Feb–Mar and Oct–Nov
Anthurium
Difficult
Mar–Apr and Jul–Oct
Orchids
Difficult
Mar–Apr and Jul–Oct
Lilium
Jan
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.
₹5,474Spending per person per month, urban Uttar Pradesh, 2023–24[6]
580 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] A city of this size has hotels, restaurants, modern retail and quick-commerce stores within its own limits, so most harvests can be sold locally. Line up two or three buyers before planting and agree on grade and delivery days.
Polyhouse farming in Prayagraj with Kryzen
We have built 6 projects in Uttar Pradesh so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Prayagraj is about 910 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Prayagraj
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Prayagraj:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Prayagraj: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Prayagraj?
Yes, with the right structure. For Prayagraj we would plan a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in May to September, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Prayagraj?
With May highs of about 44°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 Prayagraj?
Going by the monthly climate, cucumber, chilli pepper and capsicum have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Prayagraj?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Prayagraj, 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 Prayagraj?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 910 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 Prayagraj 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.
