Planning hydroponic farm construction in Rajam? Rajam is a town in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, home to about 42,000 people (Census 2011)[1], about 560 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 hydroponic farm construction in Rajam
April is the hottest month in Rajam, with average daily highs of about 38°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 16°C.[2] The area gets about 1,278 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to October, peaking in September at about 231 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in July to November, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Rajam sits about 67 m above sea level.[1] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Rajam falls in the tropical savanna (dry winter) zone (Aw).[3]
Rajam climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
28.0
15.9
67
5
Feb
31.8
18.5
62
14
Mar
35.6
22.1
58
17
Apr
37.9
25.0
57
34
May
37.5
26.7
61
74
Jun
33.4
26.4
73
162
Jul
30.9
25.2
82
225
Aug
30.2
24.8
85
224
Sep
29.9
24.6
86
231
Oct
29.3
22.8
83
207
Nov
27.7
19.0
78
67
Dec
26.6
16.1
72
18
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Rajam. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[2]
Which greenhouse suits Rajam?
For hydroponic farm construction in Rajam, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. Average highs stay at 33°C or more in March to June, with moderate humidity of about 62%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 38°C April afternoon down to roughly 33°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 September (about 231 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 November to February, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Hydroponic crops for Rajam
Based on Rajam's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are basil (all year), mint (all year) and cucumber (all year). Basil fits all year with Fan & Pad cooling. Strawberry is hard to time here, so we would leave it out of the first season. These are the crops we would plan first for hydroponic farm construction in Rajam.
Months each crop suits in Rajam
பயிர்
இயற்கை காற்றோட்ட பாலிஹவுஸ்
With Fan & Pad cooling
லெட்யூஸ்
Nov–Jan
Oct–Feb
பசலைக்கீரை
Nov–Jan
Oct–Feb
கொத்தமல்லி
Sep–Jan
Jun–Mar
பார்ஸ்லி
Nov–Jan
Oct–Feb
பேசில்
Jun–Feb
All year
புதினா
Jul–Feb
All year
வெள்ளரி
Jun–Feb
All year
தக்காளி
Jul–Jan
Jul–Apr
குடைமிளகாய்
Jul–Jan
Jun–Apr
ஸ்ட்ராபெர்ரி
Difficult
Difficult
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.
₹7,341Spending per person per month, urban Andhra Pradesh, 2023–24[4]
560 kmto Hyderabad, the nearest metro (straight line)
The Census counted 23,000 people in Rajam in 2001 and 42,000 in 2011, a rise of 80%. In 1991 it was 14,000.[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.[4] Local demand in Rajam may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Vizianagaram, about 50 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list.
Hydroponic farm construction in Rajam with Kryzen
We have built 30 projects in Andhra Pradesh so far (see our project map (புதிய தாவலில் திறக்கும்)). Rajam is about 890 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Rajam
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Rajam:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Hydroponic farm construction in Rajam: FAQs
Can a hydroponic farm run all year in Rajam?
Yes, with the right structure. For Rajam 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 March to September, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Rajam?
With April highs of about 38°C and 57% average humidity in that month, we would start with Fan & Pad cooling for leafy greens and a naturally ventilated polyhouse for vine crops.
Which hydroponic crops should I start with in Rajam?
Going by the monthly climate, basil, mint and cucumber have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Does Kryzen build hydroponic farms in Rajam?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 890 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 Rajam 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.
