Planning polyhouse farming in Rayadurg? Rayadurg is a town in Anantapuramu district, Andhra Pradesh, home to about 62,000 people (Census 2011)[1], about 210 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 Rayadurg
April is the hottest month in Rayadurg, with average daily highs of about 38°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 15°C.[2] The area gets about 604 mm of rain a year. The wettest months are September to October, peaking in September at about 113 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in August to October, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Rayadurg falls in the hot semi-arid zone (BSh).[3]
Rayadurg climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
30.7
15.1
54
2
Feb
34.0
17.2
41
3
Mar
37.0
21.0
35
14
Apr
37.8
23.8
42
33
May
35.9
23.5
56
79
Jun
31.2
21.7
71
60
Jul
30.0
21.1
74
76
Aug
30.0
20.7
75
80
Sep
29.9
20.5
77
113
Oct
29.5
19.5
76
104
Nov
28.7
17.3
73
35
Dec
28.8
15.2
66
5
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Rayadurg. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Rayadurg
1
Year-round crops
Under cover, capsicum can be grown for the whole year in Rayadurg, 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
With only about 604 mm of rain a year here, drip irrigation under cover saves water: less is lost to evaporation and run-off than in the open field.
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 October), 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 Rayadurg?
For polyhouse farming in Rayadurg, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. Average highs stay at 33°C or more in February to May, with moderate humidity of about 44%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 38°C April afternoon down to roughly 30°C inside a Fan & Pad polyhouse, cool enough for lettuce and other leafy greens. 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 6.8 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 November to February and June to August, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Rayadurg
Based on Rayadurg'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. Lilium and strawberry 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 Rayadurg.
Months each crop suits in Rayadurg
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–Jan
All year
Brinjal
Jun–Jan
All year
Lettuce
Difficult
Jun–Apr
Broccoli
Difficult
Dec–Jan
Strawberry
Difficult
Dec–Jan
Rose
Difficult
Jul–Mar
Gerbera
Difficult
Jun–Mar
Carnation
Difficult
Nov–Feb
Chrysanthemum
Difficult
Jul–Mar
Anthurium
Jul–Nov
Feb–Nov
Orchids
Jul–Nov
Feb–Nov
Lilium
Difficult
Dec–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]
210 kmto Bengaluru, the nearest metro (straight line)
The Census counted 54,000 people in Rayadurg in 2001 and 62,000 in 2011, a rise of 14%. In 1991 it was 41,000.[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 Rayadurg may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Ballari, about 50 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list. For premium vegetable and flower buyers, Bengaluru is within a day's delivery, about 210 km away.
Polyhouse farming in Rayadurg with Kryzen
We have built 30 projects in Andhra Pradesh so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Rayadurg is about 480 km in a straight line from our factory and master warehouse at Degaon, Wai (Satara), our nearest site.
Towns near Rayadurg
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Rayadurg:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Rayadurg: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Rayadurg?
Yes, with the right structure. For Rayadurg 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 May, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Rayadurg?
With April highs of about 38°C and 42% 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 Rayadurg?
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 Rayadurg?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Rayadurg, 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 Rayadurg?
Yes. Our nearest site is our factory and master warehouse at Degaon, Wai (Satara), about 480 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 Rayadurg 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.
