Planning polyhouse farming in Punganur? Punganur is a town in Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, home to about 55,000 people (Census 2011)[1], about 110 km from Bengaluru. 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 Punganur
April is the hottest month in Punganur, with average daily highs of about 37°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 14°C.[2] The area gets about 829 mm of rain a year. The wettest months are August to October, peaking in October at about 145 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in September to December, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Punganur sits about 764 m above sea level.[1] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Punganur falls in the tropical savanna (dry winter) zone (Aw).[3]
Punganur climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
27.8
14.3
71
5
Feb
31.4
15.6
59
5
Mar
35.1
18.9
50
16
Apr
36.7
21.9
51
41
May
35.0
23.2
58
84
Jun
31.6
21.7
67
74
Jul
30.7
20.9
69
98
Aug
30.1
20.6
73
107
Sep
29.2
20.3
77
139
Oct
28.0
19.5
81
145
Nov
26.4
17.3
83
88
Dec
25.9
15.1
80
27
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Punganur. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Punganur
1
Year-round crops
Under cover, capsicum can be grown for the whole year in Punganur, 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 145 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 (September to December), 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 Punganur?
For polyhouse farming in Punganur, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. Average highs stay at 33°C or more in March to May, with moderate humidity of about 53%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 37°C April 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. Capsicum, cucumber and tomato do well in a naturally ventilated polyhouse with a shade screen. If you want one structure, decide by crop: greens all year point to Fan & Pad; vine crops point to a naturally ventilated house.
Sunlight peaks in April at about 6.7 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 February and June to July, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Punganur
Based on Punganur's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are capsicum (all year), tomato (all year) and cucumber (all year). Capsicum fits all year with Fan & Pad cooling. Strawberry is hard to time here, so we would leave it out of the first season. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Punganur.
Months each crop suits in Punganur
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Jul–Jan
All year
Tomato
Jul–Jan
All year
Cucumber
Jun–Feb
All year
Chilli pepper
Jun–Feb
All year
Brinjal
Jun–Feb
All year
Lettuce
Oct–Jan
Jun–Mar
Broccoli
Difficult
Nov–Jan
Strawberry
Difficult
Dec–Jan
Rose
Oct–Jan
Jul–Mar
Gerbera
Oct–Jan
Jun–Mar
Carnation
Difficult
Nov–Jan
Chrysanthemum
Oct–Jan
Jul–Mar
Anthurium
Sep–Nov
Feb–Nov
Orchids
Sep–Nov
Feb–Nov
Lilium
Difficult
Nov–Jan
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]
110 kmto Bengaluru, the nearest metro (straight line)
The Census counted 44,000 people in Punganur in 2001 and 55,000 in 2011, a rise of 24%. In 1991 it was 34,000.[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 Punganur may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Madanapalle, about 20 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list. For premium vegetable and flower buyers, Bengaluru is within a day's delivery, about 110 km away.
Polyhouse farming in Punganur with Kryzen
We have built 30 projects in Andhra Pradesh so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Punganur is about 710 km in a straight line from our factory and master warehouse at Degaon, Wai (Satara), our nearest site.
Towns near Punganur
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Punganur:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Punganur: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Punganur?
Yes, with the right structure. For Punganur we would plan Fan & Pad cooling for leafy greens and a naturally ventilated polyhouse for vine crops. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in April to May, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Punganur?
With April highs of about 37°C and 51% average humidity in that month, we would start with Fan & Pad cooling for leafy greens and a naturally ventilated polyhouse for vine crops.
Which crops should I grow in a polyhouse in Punganur?
Going by the monthly climate, capsicum, tomato and cucumber have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Punganur?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Punganur, capsicum and tomato 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 Punganur?
Yes. Our nearest site is our factory and master warehouse at Degaon, Wai (Satara), about 710 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.
Discuss your Punganur farm project
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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.
