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Hydroponic Farm Construction in Vijapur

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

Kryzen Biotech நிறுவனர் Sudhir Devkar

By Sudhir Devkar, Founder & CEO, Kryzen Biotech

Updated · 5 min read

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Planning hydroponic farm construction in Vijapur? Vijapur is a small town in Mehsana district, Gujarat, home to about 35,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 60 km from Ahmedabad. 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 Vijapur

May is the hottest month in Vijapur, with average daily highs of about 43°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 11°C.[3] The area gets about 718 mm of rain a year, most of it in July to September, peaking in July at about 252 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in August to September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Vijapur sits about 116 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Vijapur falls in the hot semi-arid zone (BSh).[4]

Vijapur climate by month

MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Humidity (%)Rain (mm)
Jan28.211.0291
Feb31.913.8251
Mar36.718.7235
Apr41.123.3263
May43.026.5355
Jun39.427.95281
Jul33.925.873252
Aug31.524.482247
Sep32.423.577110
Oct34.020.4568
Nov32.116.4424
Dec29.012.5351
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Vijapur. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]

Which greenhouse suits Vijapur?

For hydroponic farm construction in Vijapur, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Vijapur comes with dry air. In April to June, average highs reach 43°C while average humidity is only about 38%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 43°C May 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. For vine crops such as capsicum and cucumber, a naturally ventilated polyhouse with a shade screen works from December and costs less to run.

Protected structures to compare

Plan for heavy rain in July (about 252 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. Sunlight peaks in May at about 7.5 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 October to February, when it is mild and fairly dry.

Hydroponic crops for Vijapur

Based on Vijapur's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are basil (11 months), mint (11 months) and coriander (10 months). Basil fits February to December with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for hydroponic farm construction in Vijapur.

Months each crop suits in Vijapur

பயிர்இயற்கை காற்றோட்ட பாலிஹவுஸ்With Fan & Pad cooling
லெட்யூஸ்DifficultOct–Apr
பசலைக்கீரைDifficultOct–Apr
கொத்தமல்லிDec–JanJul–Apr
பார்ஸ்லிDifficultOct–Apr
பேசில்Feb and Jul–DecFeb–Dec
புதினாDec–Feb and AugJul–May
வெள்ளரிFeb and Jul–NovFeb–Nov
தக்காளிDec–JanAug–Apr
குடைமிளகாய்DecFeb–May and Jul–Dec
ஸ்ட்ராபெர்ரிDifficultDec–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 Vijapur

Selling your harvest in and around Vijapur

35,000People in Vijapur (GeoNames)[1]
₹7,198Spending per person per month, urban Gujarat, 2023–24[5]
60 kmto Ahmedabad, the nearest metro (straight line)

Urban households in Gujarat spent an average of ₹7,198 per person per month in 2023–24, close to the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[5] Local demand in Vijapur may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Mahesana, about 40 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list. For premium salad and herb buyers, Ahmedabad is within a day's delivery, about 60 km away.

Hydroponic farm construction in Vijapur with Kryzen

We have built 12 projects in Gujarat so far (see our project map (புதிய தாவலில் திறக்கும்)). Vijapur is about 410 km in a straight line from our Nashik warehouse, our nearest site.

Towns near Vijapur

We also plan and build farms in these towns near Vijapur:

Map of Gujarat

Check other locations in Gujarat

We have farm planning pages for 75 towns in Gujarat, each with its own climate, crops and market notes.

All Gujarat locations

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

Hydroponic farm construction in Vijapur: FAQs

Can a hydroponic farm run all year in Vijapur?

Yes, with the right structure. For Vijapur 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 Vijapur?

With May highs of about 43°C and 35% average humidity in that month, we would start with a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens.

Which hydroponic crops should I start with in Vijapur?

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

Does Kryzen build hydroponic farms in Vijapur?

Yes. Our nearest site is our Nashik warehouse, about 410 km away, and we have built 12 projects in Gujarat.

Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Gujarat?

Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Gujarat 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 Vijapur 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. GeoNames · Geographical database: populated places of India (புதிய தாவலில் திறக்கும்)
  2. விக்கிப்பீடியா · Vijapur (புதிய தாவலில் திறக்கும்)
  3. NASA Langley Research Center · POWER Climatology API: long-term monthly averages (புதிய தாவலில் திறக்கும்)
  4. Rubel & Kottek, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna · World map of the Köppen–Geiger climate classification (புதிய தாவலில் திறக்கும்)
  5. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) · Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2023–24: press note (புதிய தாவலில் திறக்கும்)