Planning polyhouse farming in Shivpuri? Shivpuri is a mid-sized city in Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh, home to about 1.8 lakh people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 360 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 Shivpuri
May is the hottest month in Shivpuri, with average daily highs of about 43°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 8°C.[3] The area gets about 760 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to September, peaking in July at about 236 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in August to September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Shivpuri sits about 468 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Shivpuri falls in the hot semi-arid zone (BSh).[4]
Shivpuri climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
23.7
7.8
40
10
Feb
27.9
10.9
34
12
Mar
33.7
16.4
27
11
Apr
39.5
22.6
20
6
May
42.6
27.4
22
14
Jun
39.8
28.1
44
107
Jul
33.1
25.1
74
236
Aug
30.7
23.8
83
226
Sep
30.8
21.9
79
106
Oct
31.3
17.8
60
19
Nov
28.5
13.5
47
8
Dec
24.9
9.4
42
5
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Shivpuri. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Shivpuri
1
Year-round crops
A polyhouse stretches the season: in Shivpuri 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 236 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 (August to September), so you spray less often.
5
Subsidy eligible
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Madhya Pradesh can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[5]
Which polyhouse suits Shivpuri?
For polyhouse farming in Shivpuri, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Shivpuri comes with dry air. In April to June, 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 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 August to September and November and costs less to run.
Plan for heavy rain in July (about 236 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. Sunlight peaks in May at about 7.2 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 October to November, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Shivpuri
Based on Shivpuri's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are cucumber (9 months), lettuce (9 months) and tomato (8 months). Cucumber fits March to November with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Shivpuri.
Months each crop suits in Shivpuri
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Aug–Sep and Nov
Mar–Apr and Jul–Nov
Tomato
Feb, Aug–Sep and Nov
Feb–Apr and Jul–Nov
Cucumber
Mar and Jul–Nov
Mar–Nov
Chilli pepper
Aug–Nov
Mar–May and Jul–Nov
Brinjal
Aug–Nov
Mar–May and Jul–Nov
Lettuce
Dec–Feb
Aug–Apr
Broccoli
Jan
Nov–Mar
Strawberry
Dec–Jan
Nov–Feb
Rose
Feb
Feb–Mar and Oct–Nov
Gerbera
Feb
Feb–Apr and Sep–Nov
Carnation
Dec–Jan
Nov–Mar
Chrysanthemum
Feb
Feb–Mar and Oct–Nov
Anthurium
Difficult
Mar–May and Jul–Oct
Orchids
Difficult
Mar–May and Jul–Oct
Lilium
Jan
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.
₹5,589Spending per person per month, urban Madhya Pradesh, 2023–24[6]
360 kmto Delhi, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Madhya Pradesh spent an average of ₹5,589 per person per month in 2023–24, below the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[6] Shivpuri is large enough for steady local sales to restaurants, hotels and fruit-and-vegetable retailers. Start with a farm size that matches the orders you can confirm.
Polyhouse farming in Shivpuri with Kryzen
We have built 8 projects in Madhya Pradesh so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Shivpuri is about 660 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Shivpuri
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Shivpuri:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Shivpuri: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Shivpuri?
Yes, with the right structure. For Shivpuri 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 Shivpuri?
With May highs of about 43°C and 22% 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 Shivpuri?
Going by the monthly climate, cucumber, lettuce and tomato have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Shivpuri?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Shivpuri, 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 Shivpuri?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 660 km away, and we have built 8 projects in Madhya Pradesh.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Madhya Pradesh?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Madhya 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 Shivpuri 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.
