Planning polyhouse farming in Wokha? Wokha is a town in Wokha district, Nagaland, home to about 54,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 710 km from Kolkata. This guide works from Wokha'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 Wokha
June is the hottest month in Wokha, with average daily highs of about 27°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 5°C.[3] The area gets about 1,453 mm of rain a year, most of it in April to September, peaking in July at about 272 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in June to November, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Wokha sits about 1,313 m above sea level, so nights run cooler than in the plains around it.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Wokha falls in the humid subtropical with dry winters zone (Cwa).[4]
Wokha climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
16.5
4.7
68
11
Feb
19.1
6.6
64
22
Mar
22.9
10.0
61
51
Apr
25.3
13.7
66
124
May
26.5
16.2
72
188
Jun
26.7
18.2
79
241
Jul
26.2
18.6
83
272
Aug
26.3
18.6
83
235
Sep
25.2
17.5
83
185
Oct
23.0
14.7
81
95
Nov
20.0
9.8
76
19
Dec
17.3
6.1
73
10
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Wokha, adjusted for the town's elevation[5]. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Advantages of protected cultivation in Wokha
1
ఏడాది పొడవునా పంటలు
Under cover, lettuce can be grown for the whole year in Wokha, 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 272 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.[6]
Which polyhouse suits Wokha?
For polyhouse farming in Wokha, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. Cold, not heat, sets the limits in Wokha: 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 27°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 272 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank.
Crops for Wokha
Based on Wokha'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 Wokha.
Months each crop suits in Wokha
పంట
సహజ వెంటిలేషన్ పాలీహౌస్
క్యాప్సికమ్
Apr–Oct
టమాటా
Mar–Nov
దోసకాయ
Apr–Oct
Chilli pepper
Apr–Oct
వంకాయ
Apr–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[7]
710 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.[7] Local demand in Wokha may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes.
Polyhouse farming in Wokha with Kryzen
We have built one project in Nagaland so far (see our project map (కొత్త ట్యాబ్లో తెరుచుకుంటుంది)). Wokha is about 2,050 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Wokha
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Wokha:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Polyhouse farming in Wokha: FAQs
Can a polyhouse farm run all year in Wokha?
Yes, with the right structure. For Wokha we would plan a naturally ventilated polyhouse with roll-up curtains closed on cold nights.
Which polyhouse is best for Wokha?
With June highs of about 27°C and 79% 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 Wokha?
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 Wokha?
It can be, if the crop, the structure and the buyers match. In Wokha, 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 Wokha?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 2,050 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 Wokha 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.
