Planning polyhouse farming in Tura? Tura is a town in West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya, home to about 75,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 380 km from Kolkata. This guide works from Tura'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 Tura
April is the hottest month in Tura, with average daily highs of about 35°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 9°C.[3] The area gets about 2,196 mm of rain a year, most of it in April to October, peaking in July at about 411 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in June to December, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Tura sits about 349 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Tura falls in the humid subtropical with dry winters zone (Cwa).[4]
Tura climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
22.7
9.4
68
9
Feb
26.9
12.6
55
16
Mar
32.3
17.3
47
42
Apr
34.5
21.5
59
174
May
33.5
23.8
73
291
Jun
31.9
25.1
84
397
Jul
31.2
25.2
88
411
Aug
31.3
25.0
87
331
Sep
30.6
24.2
87
324
Oct
29.3
20.9
83
186
Nov
26.3
15.8
81
9
Dec
23.2
11.4
78
6
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Tura. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Tura
1
Year-round crops
A polyhouse stretches the season: in Tura 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
Drip irrigation under cover uses less water than flood irrigation, and the roof keeps July's 411 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 (June to December), so you spray less often.
5
Subsidy eligible
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Meghalaya can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[5]
Which polyhouse suits Tura?
For polyhouse farming in Tura, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. With average highs between 23°C and 35°C through the year, Tura 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 July (about 411 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank.
A nethouse, the lowest-cost option, can grow hardy crops in February to March and November, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Tura
Based on Tura's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are cucumber (8 months), chilli pepper (8 months) and brinjal (7 months). Cucumber fits March and May to November in a naturally ventilated polyhouse. Lilium and orchids 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 Tura.
Months each crop suits in Tura
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Feb and Sep–Nov
Feb–Nov
Tomato
Feb and Sep–Dec
Feb–Dec
Cucumber
Mar and May–Nov
Mar–Nov
Chilli pepper
Feb–Mar and Jun–Nov
Feb–Nov
Brinjal
Mar and Jun–Nov
Mar–Nov
Lettuce
Nov–Feb
Sep–Apr
Broccoli
Dec–Jan
Nov–Feb
Strawberry
Dec–Jan
Dec–Feb
Rose
Feb and Nov–Dec
Feb–Apr and Oct–Dec
Gerbera
Feb and Nov–Dec
Feb–Apr and Oct–Dec
Carnation
Dec–Jan
Nov–Mar
Chrysanthemum
Feb and Nov–Dec
Feb–Apr and Oct–Dec
Anthurium
Oct–Nov
Mar–Nov
Orchids
Oct–Nov
Mar–Nov
Lilium
Dec–Jan
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.
₹7,857Spending per person per month, urban Meghalaya, 2023–24[6]
380 kmto Kolkata, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Meghalaya spent an average of ₹7,857 per person per month in 2023–24, above the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[6] Local demand in Tura may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes.
Polyhouse farming in Tura with Kryzen
We have built one project in Meghalaya so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Tura is about 1,650 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Tura
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Tura:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Tura: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Tura?
Yes, with the right structure. For Tura we would plan a naturally ventilated polyhouse. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in May to August, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Tura?
With April highs of about 35°C and 59% average humidity in that month, we would start with a naturally ventilated polyhouse.
Which crops should I grow in a polyhouse in Tura?
Going by the monthly climate, tomato, capsicum and chilli pepper have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Tura?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Tura, 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 Tura?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 1,650 km away, and we have built one project in Meghalaya.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Meghalaya?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Meghalaya 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 Tura 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.
