Planning polyhouse farming in Sitarganj? Sitarganj is a small town in Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand, home to about 24,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 250 km from Delhi. We have used the monthly climate for Sitarganj 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 Sitarganj
May is the hottest month in Sitarganj, with average daily highs of about 41°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 9°C.[3] The area gets about 1,354 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to September, peaking in July at about 426 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in July to September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Sitarganj sits about 298 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Sitarganj falls in the humid subtropical with dry winters zone (Cwa).[4]
Sitarganj climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
22.2
9.0
48
31
Feb
25.8
11.7
45
49
Mar
31.8
16.3
37
24
Apr
38.0
22.1
28
38
May
40.9
26.1
30
58
Jun
40.1
27.9
45
175
Jul
34.2
26.6
76
426
Aug
32.2
25.6
83
304
Sep
31.5
23.8
80
209
Oct
30.4
19.2
64
22
Nov
26.9
14.2
54
5
Dec
23.3
10.3
48
13
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Sitarganj, adjusted for the town's elevation[5]. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Sitarganj
1
Year-round crops
A polyhouse stretches the season: in Sitarganj 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 426 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 (July to September), so you spray less often.
5
Subsidy eligible
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Uttarakhand can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[6]
Which polyhouse suits Sitarganj?
For polyhouse farming in Sitarganj, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Sitarganj 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 29°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 October to November and costs less to run.
Plan for heavy rain in July (about 426 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. Sunlight peaks in May at about 6.6 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 Sitarganj
Based on Sitarganj's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are cucumber (9 months), chilli pepper (9 months) and capsicum (8 months). Cucumber fits March to November with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Sitarganj.
Months each crop suits in Sitarganj
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Feb and Oct–Nov
Feb–May and Aug–Nov
Tomato
Feb and Oct–Dec
Feb–Apr and Sep–Dec
Cucumber
Mar and Aug–Nov
Mar–Nov
Chilli pepper
Feb–Mar and Aug–Nov
Feb–May and Jul–Nov
Brinjal
Mar and Aug–Nov
Mar–May and Jul–Nov
Lettuce
Nov–Feb
Sep–Apr
Broccoli
Dec–Jan
Nov–Mar
Strawberry
Dec–Jan
Nov–Feb
Rose
Feb and Nov–Dec
Feb–Mar and Oct–Dec
Gerbera
Feb and Nov–Dec
Feb–Apr and Oct–Dec
Carnation
Dec–Jan
Nov–Mar
Chrysanthemum
Feb and Nov–Dec
Feb–Mar and Oct–Dec
Anthurium
Difficult
Mar–May and Jul–Oct
Orchids
Difficult
Mar–May and Jul–Oct
Lilium
Dec–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.
₹7,547Spending per person per month, urban Uttarakhand, 2023–24[7]
250 kmto Delhi, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Uttarakhand spent an average of ₹7,547 per person per month in 2023–24, above the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[7] Local demand in Sitarganj may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Rudrapur, about 30 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list. For premium vegetable and flower buyers, Delhi is within a day's delivery, about 250 km away.
Polyhouse farming in Sitarganj with Kryzen
We have built 2 projects in Uttarakhand so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Sitarganj is about 1,100 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Sitarganj
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Sitarganj:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Sitarganj: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Sitarganj?
Yes, with the right structure. For Sitarganj we would plan a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in May to August, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Sitarganj?
With May highs of about 41°C and 30% 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 Sitarganj?
Going by the monthly climate, cucumber, chilli pepper and capsicum have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Sitarganj?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Sitarganj, 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 Sitarganj?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 1,100 km away, and we have built 2 projects in Uttarakhand.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Uttarakhand?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Uttarakhand 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 Sitarganj 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.
