Good potential for premium markets, but needs careful temperature, irrigation and pest management.CucumberA popular option for protected cultivation, with relatively quick crop cycles.TomatoSuitable for extended production with good trellising, nutrition and disease management.Flowers and other cropsRoses, gerbera, carnations, nursery seedlings and selected exotic vegetables can also be grown.2. Polyhouse construction cost in IndiaThe investment depends on the size, structure, ventilation, irrigation system and level of automation.Polyhouse area Approximate
Farmers can investigate assistance under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) and Maharashtra’s agricultural subsidy system. However, do not assume a fixed subsidy percentage: current rules, beneficiary eligibility, approved structure costs and available funds matter.
Maharashtra farmer portal: MahaDBT Farmer
Official protected-cultivation guidelines: MIDH guidelines (PDF)
Check the application process and obtain the required approval before starting construction.
- Is polyhouse farming profitable?
It can be profitable, but results depend on yield, market prices, crop quality, labour, electricity, input costs and access to buyers. For example, ICAR has documented a coloured-capsicum polyhouse operation in Maharashtra with reported revenue and operating costs; this is a specific case, not a guaranteed return for every farmer.
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