Planning polyhouse farming in Sirsa? Sirsa is a mid-sized city in Sirsa District, Haryana, home to about 1.8 lakh people (Census 2011)[1], about 240 km from Delhi. This guide works from Sirsa's own monthly climate to suggest the protected structure, the crops to start with, and the months each crop is likely to do well.
Climate for polyhouse farming in Sirsa
May is the hottest month in Sirsa, with average daily highs of about 43°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 6°C.[2] Rain is scarce: about 425 mm a year. Water for the farm will come from a borewell, well, tanker or municipal supply, so test its salts (EC) and hardness before choosing the system. Sirsa sits about 205 m above sea level.[1] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Sirsa falls in the hot desert zone (BWh).[3]
Sirsa climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
20.9
6.0
40
11
Feb
25.1
8.9
39
16
Mar
31.8
14.9
33
18
Apr
38.4
21.5
25
15
May
42.7
27.2
23
28
Jun
42.5
30.2
34
63
Jul
39.4
29.3
52
101
Aug
37.7
27.5
57
87
Sep
36.8
24.3
53
71
Oct
34.6
19.3
36
4
Nov
28.6
13.5
31
5
Dec
23.0
8.1
34
6
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Sirsa. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Sirsa
1
Year-round crops
A polyhouse stretches the season: in Sirsa cucumber can be grown for about 8 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
With only about 425 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, so you spray less often.
5
Subsidy eligible
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Haryana can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[4]
Which polyhouse suits Sirsa?
For polyhouse farming in Sirsa, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Sirsa comes with dry air. In April to July, average highs reach 43°C while average humidity is only about 34%. 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 November and costs less to run.
Sunlight peaks in May at about 6.7 kWh per m² a day, so add a shade screen for leafy greens in the brightest months.
Crops for Sirsa
Based on Sirsa's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are cucumber (8 months), chilli pepper (7 months) and brinjal (7 months). Cucumber fits March to May and July to November with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Sirsa.
Months each crop suits in Sirsa
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Nov
Mar–Apr and Sep–Nov
Tomato
Nov
Mar–Apr and Sep–Nov
Cucumber
Mar and Nov
Mar–May and Jul–Nov
Chilli pepper
Mar and Nov
Mar–May and Aug–Nov
Brinjal
Mar and Nov
Mar–May and Aug–Nov
Lettuce
Dec–Feb
Oct–Apr
Broccoli
Dec–Jan
Nov–Mar
Strawberry
Dec–Jan
Nov–Mar
Rose
Difficult
Mar–Apr and Oct–Nov
Gerbera
Difficult
Mar–Apr and Oct–Nov
Carnation
Dec
Feb–Mar and Nov–Dec
Chrysanthemum
Difficult
Mar–Apr and Oct–Nov
Anthurium
Difficult
Apr–May and Sep–Oct
Orchids
Difficult
Apr–May and Sep–Oct
Lilium
Dec
Feb–Mar and Nov–Dec
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.
₹8,462Spending per person per month, urban Haryana, 2023–24[5]
240 kmto Delhi, the nearest metro (straight line)
The Census counted 1,000 people in Sirsa in 2001 and 1.8 lakh in 2011, a rise of 14261%.[1] Urban households in Haryana spent an average of ₹8,462 per person per month in 2023–24, above the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[5] Sirsa 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. For premium vegetable and flower buyers, Delhi is within a day's delivery, about 240 km away.
Polyhouse farming in Sirsa with Kryzen
Sirsa is about 1,070 km in a straight line from our Nashik warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Sirsa
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Sirsa:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Sirsa: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Sirsa?
Yes, with the right structure. For Sirsa we would plan a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in May to September, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Sirsa?
With May highs of about 43°C and 23% 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 Sirsa?
Going by the monthly climate, cucumber, chilli pepper and brinjal have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Sirsa?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Sirsa, cucumber and chilli pepper 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 Sirsa?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Nashik warehouse, about 1,070 km away.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Haryana?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Haryana 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 Sirsa 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.
