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Hydroponic Farm Construction in Phalodi

Monthly climate, crop windows and nearby markets for a hydroponic farm in Phalodi, with Fan & Pad cooling for dry summer heat.

Kryzen Biotech நிறுவனர் Sudhir Devkar

By Sudhir Devkar, Founder & CEO, Kryzen Biotech

Updated · 4 min read

Hydroponic farm construction in Phalodi: nFT flatbed hydroponic farm with lettuce, built by Kryzen

Planning hydroponic farm construction in Phalodi? Phalodi is a town in Rajasthan, home to about 67,000 people (Census 2011)[1], about 460 km from Ahmedabad. We have used the monthly climate for Phalodi to plan a structure, a growing system and a crop calendar, so you can compare them with your own plot and buyers.

Climate for hydroponic farm construction in Phalodi

May is the hottest month in Phalodi, with average daily highs of about 42°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 8°C.[2] Rain is scarce: about 301 mm a year. Water for the farm will come from a borewell, well, tanker or municipal supply, so test its salts (EC) and hardness before choosing the system. Phalodi sits about 302 m above sea level.[1] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Phalodi falls in the hot desert zone (BWh).[3]

Phalodi climate by month

MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Humidity (%)Rain (mm)
Jan22.57.6332
Feb26.611.1296
Mar32.717.3246
Apr38.523.3218
May41.827.52616
Jun41.329.73838
Jul38.528.95181
Aug36.526.95896
Sep36.824.95039
Oct35.320.7324
Nov29.514.6303
Dec24.29.3322
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Phalodi. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]

Which greenhouse suits Phalodi?

For hydroponic farm construction in Phalodi, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Phalodi comes with dry air. In April to July, average highs reach 42°C while average humidity is only about 34%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 42°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 November and costs less to run.

Protected structures to compare

Sunlight peaks in May at about 7.3 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 November, when it is mild and fairly dry.

Hydroponic crops for Phalodi

Based on Phalodi's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are mint (10 months), coriander (8 months) and basil (8 months). Mint fits August to May with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for hydroponic farm construction in Phalodi.

Months each crop suits in Phalodi

பயிர்இயற்கை காற்றோட்ட பாலிஹவுஸ்With Fan & Pad cooling
லெட்யூஸ்Dec–FebOct–Apr
பசலைக்கீரைDec–FebOct–Apr
கொத்தமல்லிNov–FebSep–Apr
பார்ஸ்லிDec–FebOct–Apr
பேசில்Mar and NovMar–May and Jul–Nov
புதினாNov–FebAug–May
வெள்ளரிMar and NovMar–May and Jul–Nov
தக்காளிFeb and NovFeb–Apr and Sep–Nov
குடைமிளகாய்NovMar–Apr and Sep–Nov
ஸ்ட்ராபெர்ரிDec–JanNov–Feb
Kryzen planning estimate from the monthly averages above and each crop's usual day and night temperature range. Variety, nutrient temperature and shading change the result, so confirm with a trial.

Hydroponic systems for these crops

Suggested crops for Phalodi

Selling your harvest in and around Phalodi

67,000People in Phalodi (Census 2011)[1]
₹6,640Spending per person per month, urban Rajasthan, 2023–24[4]
460 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.[4] Local demand in Phalodi may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes.

Hydroponic farm construction in Phalodi with Kryzen

We have built 6 projects in Rajasthan so far (see our project map (புதிய தாவலில் திறக்கும்)). Phalodi is about 810 km in a straight line from our Nashik warehouse, our nearest site.

Towns near Phalodi

Map of Rajasthan

Check other locations in Rajasthan

We have farm planning pages for 79 towns in Rajasthan, each with its own climate, crops and market notes.

All Rajasthan locations

Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.

Hydroponic farm construction in Phalodi: FAQs

Can a hydroponic farm run all year in Phalodi?

Yes, with the right structure. For Phalodi we would plan a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in May to September, so plan another crop for those months.

Which polyhouse is best for Phalodi?

With May highs of about 42°C and 26% average humidity in that month, we would start with a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens.

Which hydroponic crops should I start with in Phalodi?

Going by the monthly climate, mint, coriander and basil have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.

Does Kryzen build hydroponic farms in Phalodi?

Yes. Our nearest site is our Nashik warehouse, about 810 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 Phalodi 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.

Sudhir Devkar

Sudhir Devkar

Founder & CEO, Kryzen Biotech

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.

Sources

  1. விக்கிப்பீடியா · Phalodi (புதிய தாவலில் திறக்கும்)
  2. NASA Langley Research Center · POWER Climatology API: long-term monthly averages (புதிய தாவலில் திறக்கும்)
  3. Rubel & Kottek, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna · World map of the Köppen–Geiger climate classification (புதிய தாவலில் திறக்கும்)
  4. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) · Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2023–24: press note (புதிய தாவலில் திறக்கும்)