Planning polyhouse farming in Qadian? Qadian is a small town in Gurdaspur district, Punjab, home to about 22,000 people (Census 2011)[1], about 400 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 Qadian
June is the hottest month in Qadian, with average daily highs of about 41°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 8°C.[2] The area gets about 944 mm of rain a year, most of it in July to September, peaking in July at about 258 mm. Qadian sits about 250 m above sea level.[1] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Qadian falls in the humid subtropical with dry winters zone (Cwa).[3]
Qadian climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
18.6
7.5
44
35
Feb
22.0
10.1
46
49
Mar
28.0
14.9
42
51
Apr
34.7
20.6
34
30
May
40.3
25.8
26
26
Jun
41.1
28.6
33
94
Jul
36.8
27.7
58
258
Aug
34.0
26.1
69
242
Sep
32.8
23.6
63
119
Oct
30.4
18.9
46
13
Nov
25.2
13.8
39
10
Dec
20.5
9.4
40
17
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Qadian. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Qadian
1
Year-round crops
A polyhouse stretches the season: in Qadian cucumber can be grown for about 9 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 258 mm of rain off the crop and the soil.
4
Less pesticides
Insect net on vents and doors keeps out most pests, so you spray less often.
5
Subsidy eligible
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Punjab can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[4]
Which polyhouse suits Qadian?
For polyhouse farming in Qadian, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Qadian comes with dry air. In May to June, average highs reach 41°C while average humidity is only about 30%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 41°C June 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 March and October to November and costs less to run.
Plan for heavy rain in July (about 258 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. Sunlight peaks in May at about 6.9 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 March and October to November, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Qadian
Based on Qadian's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are cucumber (9 months), lettuce (8 months) and capsicum (7 months). Cucumber fits March to November with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Qadian.
Months each crop suits in Qadian
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Mar and Oct–Nov
Mar–May and Aug–Nov
Tomato
Feb–Mar and Oct–Nov
Feb–Apr and Sep–Nov
Cucumber
Mar and Aug–Nov
Mar–Nov
Chilli pepper
Mar and Sep–Nov
Mar–May and Aug–Nov
Brinjal
Mar and Sep–Nov
Mar–May and Aug–Nov
Lettuce
Nov–Mar
Sep–Apr
Broccoli
Dec–Feb
Nov–Mar
Strawberry
Dec–Feb
Nov–Mar
Rose
Feb–Mar and Nov
Feb–Apr and Oct–Nov
Gerbera
Feb–Mar and Nov
Feb–Apr and Oct–Nov
Carnation
Dec–Feb
Nov–Mar
Chrysanthemum
Feb–Mar and Nov
Feb–Apr and Oct–Nov
Anthurium
Difficult
Apr–May and Aug–Oct
Orchids
Difficult
Apr–May and Aug–Oct
Lilium
Dec–Feb
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.
₹7,383Spending per person per month, urban Punjab, 2023–24[5]
400 kmto Delhi, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Punjab spent an average of ₹7,383 per person per month in 2023–24, above the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[5] Local demand in Qadian may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Batala, about 20 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list.
Polyhouse farming in Qadian with Kryzen
We have built 4 projects in Punjab so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Qadian is about 1,320 km in a straight line from our Nashik warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Qadian
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Qadian:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Qadian: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Qadian?
Yes, with the right structure. For Qadian we would plan a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in May to August, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Qadian?
With June highs of about 41°C and 33% 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 Qadian?
Going by the monthly climate, cucumber, lettuce and capsicum have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Qadian?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Qadian, cucumber and lettuce 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 Qadian?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Nashik warehouse, about 1,320 km away, and we have built 4 projects in Punjab.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Punjab?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Punjab 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 Qadian 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.
