Planning polyhouse farming in Sheoganj? Sheoganj is a small town in Sirohi district, Rajasthan, home to about 28,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 240 km from Ahmedabad. We have used the monthly climate for Sheoganj 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 Sheoganj
May is the hottest month in Sheoganj, with average daily highs of about 41°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 9°C.[3] The area gets about 573 mm of rain a year, most of it in July to August, peaking in August at about 199 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in August, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Sheoganj sits about 260 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Sheoganj falls in the hot semi-arid zone (BSh).[4]
Sheoganj climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
25.2
8.8
30
2
Feb
28.7
11.8
26
3
Mar
33.7
17.0
23
3
Apr
38.7
22.1
22
5
May
41.1
25.3
31
10
Jun
38.8
26.4
49
59
Jul
33.9
24.5
70
195
Aug
31.1
23.1
80
199
Sep
32.0
21.8
73
86
Oct
33.2
19.1
48
5
Nov
30.2
14.8
36
4
Dec
26.6
10.6
32
2
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Sheoganj. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Sheoganj
1
Year-round crops
Under cover, capsicum can be grown for 10 months a year in Sheoganj, 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 573 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), so you spray less often.
5
Subsidy eligible
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Rajasthan can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[5]
Which polyhouse suits Sheoganj?
For polyhouse farming in Sheoganj, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Sheoganj comes with dry air. In April to June, average highs reach 41°C while average humidity is only about 34%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 41°C May afternoon down to roughly 30°C inside a Fan & Pad polyhouse, cool enough for lettuce and other leafy greens. 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.
Sunlight peaks in May at about 7.4 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 to March and September to December, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Sheoganj
Based on Sheoganj's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are capsicum (10 months), tomato (10 months) and chilli pepper (10 months). Capsicum fits February to November with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Sheoganj.
Months each crop suits in Sheoganj
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Feb and Nov
Feb–Nov
Tomato
Feb and Nov–Dec
Feb–May and Jul–Dec
Cucumber
Mar and Jul–Nov
Mar–Nov
Chilli pepper
Feb, Aug–Sep and Nov
Feb–Nov
Brinjal
Aug–Sep and Nov
Mar–Nov
Lettuce
Dec–Jan
Aug–Apr
Broccoli
Difficult
Nov–Mar
Strawberry
Difficult
Nov–Feb
Rose
Dec
Feb–Mar and Oct–Dec
Gerbera
Dec
Feb–Apr and Aug–Dec
Carnation
Difficult
Nov–Mar
Chrysanthemum
Dec
Feb–Mar and Oct–Dec
Anthurium
Difficult
Mar–Oct
Orchids
Difficult
Mar–Oct
Lilium
Difficult
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.
₹6,640Spending per person per month, urban Rajasthan, 2023–24[6]
240 kmto Ahmedabad, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Rajasthan spent an average of ₹6,640 per person per month in 2023–24, below the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[6] Local demand in Sheoganj may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Pali, about 70 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list. For premium vegetable and flower buyers, Ahmedabad is within a day's delivery, about 240 km away.
Polyhouse farming in Sheoganj with Kryzen
We have built 6 projects in Rajasthan so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Sheoganj is about 580 km in a straight line from our Nashik warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Sheoganj
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Sheoganj:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Sheoganj: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Sheoganj?
Yes, with the right structure. For Sheoganj we would plan a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in May to July, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Sheoganj?
With May highs of about 41°C and 31% 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 Sheoganj?
Going by the monthly climate, capsicum, tomato and chilli pepper have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Sheoganj?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Sheoganj, 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 Sheoganj?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Nashik warehouse, about 580 km away, and we have built 6 projects in Rajasthan.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Rajasthan?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Rajasthan 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 Sheoganj 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.
