Polyhouse farming · Madhya Pradesh

Polyhouse Farming in Rewa

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

Kryzen Biotech நிறுவனர் Sudhir Devkar

By Sudhir Devkar, Founder & CEO, Kryzen Biotech

Updated · 5 min read

Polyhouse farming in Rewa: aerial view of a large protected cultivation farm with polyhouses

Planning polyhouse farming in Rewa? Rewa is a mid-sized city in Rewa District, Madhya Pradesh, home to about 2.4 lakh people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 610 km from Delhi. This guide works from Rewa'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 Rewa

May is the hottest month in Rewa, with average daily highs of about 43°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 8°C.[3] The area gets about 987 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to September, peaking in July at about 297 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in July to September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Rewa sits about 304 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Rewa falls in the hot-summer Mediterranean zone (Csa).[4]

Rewa climate by month

MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Humidity (%)Rain (mm)
Jan23.98.34817
Feb28.511.94119
Mar34.417.33014
Apr40.323.62111
May43.028.12320
Jun39.528.446125
Jul32.525.178297
Aug30.824.385268
Sep30.222.884166
Oct29.918.77038
Nov27.213.5605
Dec24.29.3547
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Rewa. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]

Advantages of protected cultivation in Rewa

  • ஆண்டு முழுவதும் பயிர்கள்

    A polyhouse stretches the season: in Rewa cucumber can be grown for about 9 months a year under cover, longer than in the open field.

  • சிறந்த விளைச்சலும் விலையும்

    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.

  • குறைந்த நீர்

    Drip irrigation under cover uses less water than flood irrigation, and the roof keeps July's 297 mm of rain off the crop and the soil.

  • Less pesticides

    Insect net on vents and doors keeps out most pests, and controlled ventilation helps with leaf disease in the humid months (July to September), so you spray less often.

  • மானியத்திற்குத் தகுதியானது

    Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Madhya Pradesh can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[5]

Which polyhouse suits Rewa?

For polyhouse farming in Rewa, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Rewa comes with dry air. In April to June, average highs reach 43°C while average humidity is only about 30%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 43°C May afternoon down to roughly 31°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 February and August to November and costs less to run.

Protected structures to compare

Plan for heavy rain in July (about 297 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. Sunlight peaks in May at about 7.0 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 and October to November, when it is mild and fairly dry.

Crops for Rewa

Based on Rewa's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are cucumber (9 months), lettuce (9 months) and capsicum (8 months). Cucumber fits March to November with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Rewa.

Months each crop suits in Rewa

பயிர்இயற்கை காற்றோட்ட பாலிஹவுஸ்With Fan & Pad cooling
குடைமிளகாய்Feb and Aug–NovFeb–Apr and Jul–Nov
தக்காளிFeb and Aug–NovFeb–Apr and Jul–Nov
வெள்ளரிJul–NovMar–Nov
Chilli pepperFeb and Jul–NovFeb–Apr and Jul–Nov
கத்தரிJul–NovMar–Apr and Jul–Nov
லெட்யூஸ்Nov–JanAug–Apr
ப்ரோக்கோலிJanNov–Mar
ஸ்ட்ராபெர்ரிDec–JanNov–Feb
ரோஜாNovFeb–Mar and Oct–Nov
ஜெர்பெராNovFeb–Mar and Sep–Nov
கார்னேஷன்Dec–JanNov–Mar
சாமந்திNovFeb–Mar and Oct–Nov
ஆந்தூரியம்OctMar–Apr and Jul–Oct
ஆர்க்கிட்OctMar–Apr and Jul–Oct
லில்லியம்JanNov–Mar
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.

Suggested crops for Rewa

Selling your harvest in and around Rewa

2.4 lakhPeople in Rewa (GeoNames)[1]
₹5,589Spending per person per month, urban Madhya Pradesh, 2023–24[6]
610 kmto Delhi, the nearest metro (straight line)

Urban households in Madhya Pradesh spent an average of ₹5,589 per person per month in 2023–24, below the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[6] Rewa 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.

Polyhouse farming in Rewa with Kryzen

We have built 8 projects in Madhya Pradesh so far (see our project map (புதிய தாவலில் திறக்கும்)). Rewa is about 800 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.

Towns near Rewa

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

Map of Madhya Pradesh

Check other locations in Madhya Pradesh

We have farm planning pages for 86 towns in Madhya Pradesh, each with its own climate, crops and market notes.

All Madhya Pradesh locations

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

Polyhouse farming in Rewa: FAQs

Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Rewa?

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

Which polyhouse is best for Rewa?

With May highs of about 43°C and 23% average humidity in that month, we would start with a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens.

Which crops should I grow in a polyhouse in Rewa?

Going by the monthly climate, cucumber, lettuce and capsicum have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.

Is polyhouse farming profitable in Rewa?

It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Rewa, cucumber and lettuce 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 Rewa?

Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 800 km away, and we have built 8 projects in Madhya Pradesh.

Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Madhya Pradesh?

Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Madhya 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 Rewa 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 · Rewa, Madhya Pradesh (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 Agriculture and Farmers Welfare · Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) (புதிய தாவலில் திறக்கும்)
  6. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) · Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2023–24: press note (புதிய தாவலில் திறக்கும்)