Planning polyhouse farming in Kohima? Kohima is a town in Kohima district, Nagaland, home to about 99,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 680 km from Kolkata. We have used the monthly climate for Kohima to plan a structure, a growing system and a crop calendar, so you can compare them with your own plot and buyers.
Climate for polyhouse farming in Kohima
June is the hottest month in Kohima, with average daily highs of about 28°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 5°C.[3] The area gets about 1,242 mm of rain a year, most of it in April to September, peaking in July at about 229 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in June to November, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Kohima sits about 1,444 m above sea level, so nights run cooler than in the plains around it.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Kohima falls in the subtropical highland with dry winters zone (Cwb).[4]
Kohima climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
18.0
5.0
66
10
Feb
20.6
6.4
63
18
Mar
23.8
9.6
61
45
Apr
26.0
13.1
68
107
May
27.2
15.7
73
160
Jun
27.5
17.9
80
201
Jul
27.1
18.4
83
229
Aug
27.2
18.4
83
191
Sep
26.2
17.4
83
154
Oct
24.0
14.9
81
96
Nov
21.2
10.3
75
20
Dec
18.5
6.7
71
11
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Kohima. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Kohima
1
ఏడాది పొడవునా పంటలు
Under cover, lettuce can be grown for the whole year in Kohima, so you can supply buyers every week instead of one open-field season.
2
మెరుగైన దిగుబడి మరియు ధర
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
తక్కువ నీరు
Drip irrigation under cover uses less water than flood irrigation, and the roof keeps July's 229 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 (June to November), so you spray less often.
5
సబ్సిడీకి అర్హం
Polyhouse, shade net and nethouse projects in Nagaland can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department.[5]
Which polyhouse suits Kohima?
For polyhouse farming in Kohima, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. Cold, not heat, sets the limits in Kohima: average lows fall to 5°C in January, and nights stay at 8°C or below in December to February. A naturally ventilated polyhouse with roll-up side curtains traps daytime warmth; close the curtains at night in those months. Summer highs reach about 28°C in June, so roof vents and a shade screen are enough. Fan & Pad cooling is rarely worth its running cost here.
Plan for heavy rain in July (about 229 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank.
Crops for Kohima
Based on Kohima's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are lettuce (all year), tomato (9 months) and rose (9 months). Lettuce fits all year in a naturally ventilated polyhouse. These are the crops we would plan first for polyhouse farming in Kohima.
Months each crop suits in Kohima
పంట
సహజ వెంటిలేషన్ పాలీహౌస్
క్యాప్సికమ్
Apr–Oct
టమాటా
Mar–Nov
దోసకాయ
May–Oct
Chilli pepper
Apr–Oct
వంకాయ
May–Oct
లెట్యూస్
All year
బ్రోకలీ
Oct–Mar
స్ట్రాబెర్రీ
Oct–Mar
గులాబీ
Mar–Nov
గెర్బెరా
Mar–Nov
కార్నేషన్
Mar and Oct–Nov
చామంతి
Mar–Nov
ఆంథూరియం
May–Sep
ఆర్కిడ్లు
May–Sep
లిలియం
Mar and Oct–Nov
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.
₹8,136Spending per person per month, urban Nagaland, 2023–24[6]
680 kmto Kolkata, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Nagaland spent an average of ₹8,136 per person per month in 2023–24, above the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[6] Local demand in Kohima may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes.
Polyhouse farming in Kohima with Kryzen
We have built one project in Nagaland so far (see our project map (కొత్త ట్యాబ్లో తెరుచుకుంటుంది)). Kohima is about 2,030 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Kohima
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Kohima:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Kohima: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Kohima?
Yes, with the right structure. For Kohima we would plan a naturally ventilated polyhouse with roll-up curtains closed on cold nights.
Which polyhouse is best for Kohima?
With June highs of about 28°C and 80% average humidity in that month, we would start with a naturally ventilated polyhouse with roll-up curtains closed on cold nights.
Which crops should I grow in a polyhouse in Kohima?
Going by the monthly climate, lettuce, tomato and broccoli have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Is polyhouse farming profitable in Kohima?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Kohima, lettuce and tomato 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 Kohima?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 2,030 km away, and we have built one project in Nagaland.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Nagaland?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Nagaland 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 Kohima 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.
