Planning polyhouse farming in Sunabeda? Sunabeda is a town in Koraput district, Odisha, home to about 50,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 480 km from Hyderabad. This guide works from Sunabeda'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 Sunabeda
April is the hottest month in Sunabeda, with average daily highs of about 36°C. December has the coolest nights, averaging 11°C.[3] The area gets about 1,417 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to October, peaking in August at about 283 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in July to November, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Sunabeda sits about 885 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Sunabeda falls in the tropical savanna (dry winter) zone (Aw).[4]
Sunabeda climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
24.2
11.2
64
7
Feb
28.5
13.9
55
12
Mar
32.9
18.0
48
18
Apr
35.5
21.3
47
41
May
34.9
22.9
53
73
Jun
29.1
22.0
73
193
Jul
26.1
20.6
85
276
Aug
25.5
20.3
88
283
Sep
25.3
20.0
89
253
Oct
24.5
17.9
85
189
Nov
22.9
14.0
81
56
Dec
22.1
11.1
73
16
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Sunabeda, 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 Sunabeda
1
Year-round crops
A polyhouse stretches the season: in Sunabeda tomato 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 August's 283 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 November), so you spray less often.
5
Subsidy eligible
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Odisha can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[6]
Which polyhouse suits Sunabeda?
For polyhouse farming in Sunabeda, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. With average highs between 22°C and 36°C through the year, Sunabeda suits a naturally ventilated polyhouse for most crops. Fan & Pad cooling is rarely needed; spend the budget on good ventilation, insect net and a shade screen. Plan for heavy rain in August (about 283 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank.
Sunlight peaks in April 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 January to March, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Sunabeda
Based on Sunabeda's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are tomato (9 months), cucumber (8 months) and chilli pepper (8 months). Tomato fits June to February in a naturally ventilated polyhouse. Lilium and broccoli 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 Sunabeda.
Months each crop suits in Sunabeda
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Feb and Jun–Nov
Feb–Nov
Tomato
Jun–Feb
All year
Cucumber
Feb–Mar and Jun–Nov
Feb–Nov
Chilli pepper
Feb–Mar and Jun–Nov
Feb–Nov
Brinjal
Feb–Mar and Jun–Nov
Feb–Nov
Lettuce
Jul–Jan
All year
Broccoli
Nov–Dec
Nov–Feb
Strawberry
Nov–Jan
Nov–Feb
Rose
Jul–Jan
Jul–Apr
Gerbera
Jul–Jan
All year
Carnation
Nov–Jan
Nov–Feb
Chrysanthemum
Jul–Jan
Jul–Apr
Anthurium
Jun–Oct
Mar–Oct
Orchids
Jun–Oct
Mar–Oct
Lilium
Nov–Dec
Nov–Feb
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.
₹5,925Spending per person per month, urban Odisha, 2023–24[7]
480 kmto Hyderabad, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Odisha spent an average of ₹5,925 per person per month in 2023–24, below the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[7] Local demand in Sunabeda may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes.
Polyhouse farming in Sunabeda with Kryzen
Sunabeda is about 800 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Sunabeda
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Sunabeda:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Sunabeda: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Sunabeda?
Yes, with the right structure. For Sunabeda we would plan a naturally ventilated polyhouse.
Which polyhouse is best for Sunabeda?
With April highs of about 36°C and 47% average humidity in that month, we would start with a naturally ventilated polyhouse.
Which crops should I grow in a polyhouse in Sunabeda?
Going by the monthly climate, tomato, lettuce and gerbera have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Sunabeda?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Sunabeda, tomato and cucumber 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 Sunabeda?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 800 km away.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Odisha?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Odisha 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 Sunabeda 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.
