Planning polyhouse farming in Vijayawada? Vijayawada is a city of about 10.5 lakh people (Census 2011) in NTR district, Andhra Pradesh[1], about 250 km from Hyderabad. Below we use the town's monthly temperatures, humidity and rainfall to work out which structure fits, which crops to grow and in which months, before you spend on construction.
Climate for polyhouse farming in Vijayawada
May is the hottest month in Vijayawada, with average daily highs of about 40°C. December has the coolest nights, averaging 17°C.[2] The area gets about 1,026 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to October, peaking in October at about 186 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in August to December, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Vijayawada sits about 23 m above sea level.[1] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Vijayawada falls in the tropical savanna (dry winter) zone (Aw).[3]
Vijayawada climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
30.6
17.3
69
7
Feb
34.3
19.1
62
10
Mar
37.9
22.2
57
9
Apr
39.7
25.0
56
20
May
39.8
27.5
55
48
Jun
35.1
26.6
65
124
Jul
33.0
25.2
73
181
Aug
31.3
24.4
81
181
Sep
30.7
24.1
84
169
Oct
30.4
22.6
83
186
Nov
29.3
19.5
80
70
Dec
29.0
17.2
75
21
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Vijayawada. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Vijayawada
1
Year-round crops
Under cover, cucumber can be grown for the whole year in Vijayawada, 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 October's 186 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 (August to December), so you spray less often.
5
Subsidy eligible
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Andhra Pradesh can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[4]
Which polyhouse suits Vijayawada?
For polyhouse farming in Vijayawada, 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 July, with moderate humidity of about 61%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 40°C May afternoon down to roughly 34°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.
Sunlight peaks in April at about 6.5 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 January, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Crops for Vijayawada
Based on Vijayawada's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are cucumber (all year), chilli pepper (all year) and brinjal (all year). Cucumber 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 Vijayawada.
Months each crop suits in Vijayawada
Crop
Naturally ventilated polyhouse
With Fan & Pad cooling
Capsicum
Sep–Jan
Jul–Mar
Tomato
Sep–Jan
Jul–Mar
Cucumber
Jul–Jan
All year
Chilli pepper
Jul–Jan
All year
Brinjal
Jul–Jan
All year
Lettuce
Difficult
Aug–Jan
Broccoli
Difficult
Difficult
Strawberry
Difficult
Difficult
Rose
Difficult
Nov–Jan
Gerbera
Difficult
Oct–Jan
Carnation
Difficult
Dec
Chrysanthemum
Difficult
Nov–Jan
Anthurium
Nov–Dec
Jun–Feb
Orchids
Nov–Dec
Jun–Feb
Lilium
Difficult
Difficult
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.
₹7,341Spending per person per month, urban Andhra Pradesh, 2023–24[5]
250 kmto Hyderabad, the nearest metro (straight line)
The Census counted 9 lakh people in Vijayawada in 2001 and 10.5 lakh in 2011, a rise of 16%. In 1991 it was 7.1 lakh.[1] Urban households in Andhra Pradesh spent an average of ₹7,341 per person per month in 2023–24, above the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[5] A city of this size has hotels, restaurants, modern retail and quick-commerce stores within its own limits, so most harvests can be sold locally. Line up two or three buyers before planting and agree on grade and delivery days.
Polyhouse farming in Vijayawada with Kryzen
We have built 30 projects in Andhra Pradesh so far (see our project map (opens in a new tab)). Vijayawada is about 670 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Vijayawada
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Vijayawada:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Vijayawada: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Vijayawada?
Yes, with the right structure. For Vijayawada 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 February to July, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Vijayawada?
With May highs of about 40°C and 55% 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 Vijayawada?
Going by the monthly climate, cucumber, chilli pepper and brinjal have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Vijayawada?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Vijayawada, 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 Vijayawada?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 670 km away, and we have built 30 projects in Andhra Pradesh.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Andhra Pradesh?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Andhra Pradesh 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 Vijayawada 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.
