Planning polyhouse farming in Siruguppa? Siruguppa is a town in Ballari district, Karnataka, home to about 52,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 260 km from Hyderabad. This guide works from Siruguppa'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 Siruguppa
April is the hottest month in Siruguppa, with average daily highs of about 40°C. December has the coolest nights, averaging 16°C.[3] The area gets about 598 mm of rain a year. The wettest months are September, peaking in September at about 129 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Siruguppa sits about 373 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Siruguppa falls in the hot semi-arid zone (BSh).[4]
Siruguppa climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
32.1
15.9
49
2
Feb
35.1
18.0
38
2
Mar
38.3
21.7
33
15
Apr
39.7
25.0
37
26
May
38.6
25.4
48
63
Jun
33.1
23.1
67
72
Jul
31.8
22.3
70
87
Aug
31.5
21.8
72
90
Sep
30.9
21.5
76
129
Oct
30.6
20.2
74
85
Nov
30.3
17.7
69
24
Dec
30.6
15.7
60
3
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Siruguppa. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Siruguppa
1
Year-round crops
Under cover, capsicum can be grown for the whole year in Siruguppa, 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 598 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 (September), so you spray less often.
5
Subsidy eligible
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Karnataka can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[5]
Which polyhouse suits Siruguppa?
For polyhouse farming in Siruguppa, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Siruguppa comes with dry air. In March to May, average highs reach 40°C while average humidity is only about 39%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 40°C April 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 September to December and costs less to run.
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 October to January and June to August, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Siruguppa
Based on Siruguppa'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 Siruguppa.
Months each crop suits in Siruguppa
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Sep–Dec
All year
Tomato
Sep–Dec
All year
Cucumber
Jun–Jan
All year
Chilli pepper
Jul–Jan
All year
Brinjal
Jul–Jan
All year
Lettuce
Difficult
Jun–Mar
Broccoli
Difficult
Difficult
Strawberry
Difficult
Difficult
Rose
Difficult
Sep–Feb
Gerbera
Difficult
Jun–Mar
Carnation
Difficult
Dec–Jan
Chrysanthemum
Difficult
Sep–Feb
Anthurium
Difficult
All year
Orchids
Difficult
All year
Lilium
Difficult
Difficult
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.
₹8,169Spending per person per month, urban Karnataka, 2023–24[6]
260 kmto Hyderabad, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Karnataka spent an average of ₹8,169 per person per month in 2023–24, above the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[6] Local demand in Siruguppa may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Adoni, about 40 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list.
Polyhouse farming in Siruguppa with Kryzen
We have built 38 projects in Karnataka so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Siruguppa is about 410 km in a straight line from our factory and master warehouse at Degaon, Wai (Satara), our nearest site.
Towns near Siruguppa
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Siruguppa:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Siruguppa: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Siruguppa?
Yes, with the right structure. For Siruguppa we would plan a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in April to May, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Siruguppa?
With April highs of about 40°C and 37% 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 Siruguppa?
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 Siruguppa?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Siruguppa, 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 Siruguppa?
Yes. Our nearest site is our factory and master warehouse at Degaon, Wai (Satara), about 410 km away, and we have built 38 projects in Karnataka.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Karnataka?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Karnataka 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 Siruguppa 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.
