Planning polyhouse farming in Raipur? Raipur is a city of about 10.3 lakh people (GeoNames) in Raipur district, Chhattisgarh[1][2], about 540 km from Hyderabad. We have used the monthly climate for Raipur 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 Raipur
May is the hottest month in Raipur, with average daily highs of about 43°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 11°C.[3] The area gets about 1,338 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to September, peaking in July at about 379 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in July to November, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Raipur sits about 291 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Raipur falls in the tropical savanna (dry winter) zone (Aw).[4]
Raipur climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
26.0
11.0
57
13
Feb
30.8
14.5
45
15
Mar
36.3
19.6
35
16
Apr
41.0
24.8
28
23
May
43.1
28.6
29
24
Jun
36.3
26.8
59
213
Jul
30.4
23.9
83
379
Aug
29.2
23.4
88
338
Sep
29.4
22.9
87
242
Oct
28.7
19.6
80
57
Nov
26.3
15.0
75
8
Dec
24.5
11.4
68
10
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Raipur. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Raipur
1
Year-round crops
Under cover, tomato can be grown for 10 months a year in Raipur, 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 379 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 Chhattisgarh can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[5]
Which polyhouse suits Raipur?
For polyhouse farming in Raipur, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Raipur comes with dry air. In April to May, average highs reach 43°C while average humidity is only about 29%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 43°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 July to November and costs less to run.
Plan for heavy rain in July (about 379 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. Sunlight peaks in April at about 6.9 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 October to February, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Raipur
Based on Raipur's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are tomato (10 months), cucumber (10 months) and chilli pepper (9 months). Tomato fits July to April with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Raipur.
Months each crop suits in Raipur
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Feb and Jul–Nov
Feb–Apr and Jul–Nov
Tomato
Jul–Feb
Jul–Apr
Cucumber
Feb and Jul–Nov
Feb–Nov
Chilli pepper
Feb and Jul–Nov
Feb–Apr and Jun–Nov
Brinjal
Feb and Jul–Nov
Feb–Apr and Jun–Nov
Lettuce
Nov–Jan
Jul–Mar
Broccoli
Difficult
Nov–Feb
Strawberry
Dec
Nov–Feb
Rose
Nov–Jan
Oct–Mar
Gerbera
Nov–Jan
Aug–Mar
Carnation
Dec
Nov–Feb
Chrysanthemum
Nov–Jan
Oct–Mar
Anthurium
Aug–Oct
Mar–Apr and Jun–Oct
Orchids
Aug–Oct
Mar–Apr and Jun–Oct
Lilium
Difficult
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.
₹5,114Spending per person per month, urban Chhattisgarh, 2023–24[6]
540 kmto Hyderabad, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Chhattisgarh spent an average of ₹5,114 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 Raipur with Kryzen
We have built 3 projects in Chhattisgarh so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Raipur is about 670 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Raipur
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Raipur:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Raipur: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Raipur?
Yes, with the right structure. For Raipur 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 Raipur?
With May highs of about 43°C and 29% 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 Raipur?
Going by the monthly climate, tomato, cucumber and chilli pepper have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Raipur?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Raipur, tomato and cucumber 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 Raipur?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 670 km away, and we have built 3 projects in Chhattisgarh.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Chhattisgarh?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Chhattisgarh 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 Raipur 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.
