Planning polyhouse farming in Sumerpur? Sumerpur is a town in Pali district, Rajasthan[1], about 240 km from Ahmedabad. This guide works from Sumerpur'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 Sumerpur
May is the hottest month in Sumerpur, with average daily highs of about 41°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 9°C.[2] 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. On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Sumerpur falls in the hot semi-arid zone (BSh).[3]
Sumerpur 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 Sumerpur. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Sumerpur
1
Year-round crops
Under cover, capsicum can be grown for 10 months a year in Sumerpur, 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.[4]
Which polyhouse suits Sumerpur?
For polyhouse farming in Sumerpur, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Sumerpur 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 Sumerpur
Based on Sumerpur'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 Sumerpur.
Months each crop suits in Sumerpur
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[5]
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.[5] Local demand in Sumerpur 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 Sumerpur with Kryzen
We have built 6 projects in Rajasthan so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Sumerpur is about 580 km in a straight line from our Nashik warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Sumerpur
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Sumerpur:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Sumerpur: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Sumerpur?
Yes, with the right structure. For Sumerpur 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 Sumerpur?
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 Sumerpur?
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 Sumerpur?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Sumerpur, 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 Sumerpur?
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 Sumerpur 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.
