Planning polyhouse farming in Ulhasnagar? Ulhasnagar is a large city in Thane district, Maharashtra, home to about 5.2 lakh people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 30 km from Mumbai. This guide works from Ulhasnagar'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 Ulhasnagar
April is the hottest month in Ulhasnagar, with average daily highs of about 38°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 15°C.[3] The area gets about 2,509 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to October, peaking in July at about 834 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in June to October, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Ulhasnagar sits about 19 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Ulhasnagar falls in the tropical monsoon zone (Am).[4]
Ulhasnagar climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
31.0
15.4
51
0
Feb
33.8
17.6
44
2
Mar
36.8
20.6
45
5
Apr
38.4
23.1
53
3
May
37.0
25.4
60
22
Jun
31.5
25.8
80
535
Jul
28.4
24.9
90
834
Aug
27.9
24.2
90
606
Sep
28.8
23.6
89
376
Oct
30.8
21.6
78
104
Nov
30.6
18.6
69
17
Dec
30.3
16.3
60
5
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Ulhasnagar. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Ulhasnagar
1
Year-round crops
Under cover, capsicum can be grown for the whole year in Ulhasnagar, 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
Drip irrigation under cover uses less water than flood irrigation, and the roof keeps July's 834 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 October), so you spray less often.
5
Subsidy eligible
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Maharashtra can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[5]
Which polyhouse suits Ulhasnagar?
For polyhouse farming in Ulhasnagar, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. Average highs stay at 33°C or more in February to May, with moderate humidity of about 51%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 38°C April afternoon down to roughly 32°C inside a Fan & Pad polyhouse, which keeps herbs and vine crops going; lettuce will still struggle in the hottest weeks. Capsicum, cucumber and tomato do well in a naturally ventilated polyhouse with a shade screen. If you want one structure, decide by crop: greens all year point to Fan & Pad; vine crops point to a naturally ventilated house.
Plan for heavy rain in July (about 834 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. Sunlight peaks in April at about 7.2 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 November to February, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Ulhasnagar
Based on Ulhasnagar's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are capsicum (all year), cucumber (all year) and chilli pepper (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 Ulhasnagar.
Months each crop suits in Ulhasnagar
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Jul–Jan
All year
Tomato
Jul–Jan
Jul–May
Cucumber
Jun–Feb
All year
Chilli pepper
Jun–Jan
All year
Brinjal
Jun–Jan
All year
Lettuce
Aug
Aug–Mar
Broccoli
Difficult
Jan
Strawberry
Difficult
Jan
Rose
Difficult
Nov–Mar
Gerbera
Difficult
Oct–Mar
Carnation
Difficult
Dec–Jan
Chrysanthemum
Difficult
Nov–Mar
Anthurium
Jul–Sep
Feb–Mar and Jun–Dec
Orchids
Jul–Sep
Feb–Mar and Jun–Dec
Lilium
Difficult
Jan
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.
₹7,415Spending per person per month, urban Maharashtra, 2023–24[6]
30 kmto Mumbai, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Maharashtra spent an average of ₹7,415 per person per month in 2023–24, above the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[6] Ulhasnagar is large enough for steady local sales to restaurants, hotels and fruit-and-vegetable retailers. Start with a farm size that matches the orders you can confirm. Thane, about 20 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list. For premium vegetable and flower buyers, Mumbai is within a day's delivery, about 30 km away.
Polyhouse farming in Ulhasnagar with Kryzen
We have built 95 projects in Maharashtra so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Ulhasnagar is about 90 km in a straight line from our Pune (PCMC) warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Ulhasnagar
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Ulhasnagar:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Ulhasnagar: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Ulhasnagar?
Yes, with the right structure. For Ulhasnagar we would plan Fan & Pad cooling for leafy greens and a naturally ventilated polyhouse for vine crops. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in April to July, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Ulhasnagar?
With April highs of about 38°C and 53% average humidity in that month, we would start with Fan & Pad cooling for leafy greens and a naturally ventilated polyhouse for vine crops.
Which crops should I grow in a polyhouse in Ulhasnagar?
Going by the monthly climate, capsicum, cucumber and chilli pepper have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Ulhasnagar?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Ulhasnagar, capsicum 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 Ulhasnagar?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Pune (PCMC) warehouse, about 90 km away, and we have built 95 projects in Maharashtra.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Maharashtra?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Maharashtra 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.
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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.
