What is the cost of polyhouse for one acre?
Polyhouse Construction Cost per Acre
| Wooden/ bamboo polyhouse | Metal structured polyhouse | Shed net |
|---|---|---|
| Bamboo/ wooden polyhouse cost per acre Rs. 2023500/-. | Metal structured polyhouse cost per acre Rs. 3035250/-. | Shed net cost per acre Rs. 1011750/-. |
What material is used for polyhouse?
Modern-day polyhouses are built on G.I. steel frame and are covered with plastic, which is fixed on the frame with aluminum grippers. The white plastic film used for covering is of high quality; 200 microns thickness, with 3 years guarantee against degradation due to UV and weather.
How many types of polyhouse are there?
Based on the suitability and cost of construction, polyhouses can be further divided into three types. This is a simple low cost polyhouse structure which is constructed using locally available materials such as bamboo, timber etc. A protective covering of ultra violet (UV) film is used as a cladding material.
Is polyhouse and greenhouse same?
Polyhouse is a type of greenhouse or we can say that it is a smaller version of greenhouse, where polyethylene is used as the cover. In developing countries like India, polyhouse farming is a popular greenhouse technology due to its low cost of construction and easy maintenance.
Which crops are grown in polyhouse?
Crops grown in Polyhouse
- Fruits that can be grown are Papaya, Strawberry etc.
- Vegetables that can be grown include Cabbage, Bitter Gourd, Capsicum, Radish, Cauliflower, Chili, Coriander, Onion, Spinach, Tomato etc.
- Flowers like Carnation, Gerbera, Marigold, Orchid, and Rose can also be easily grown.
Is polyhouse farming profitable?
Polyhouse farming is 100% profitable if done the right way, however constructing a Polyhouse can be expensive, building a commercial Polyhouse can run into few crores of rupees. Even though Polyhouse farming subsidies reduce the burden, Polyhouse construction is not for every farmer.
What is the design and size of a poly house?
The optimum height of the poly house should be 6-6.5 m at the centre. The lesser height will result in higher inside air temperature and the greater height will result in material wastage and risk of damage from wind thrusts.
What plants grow well in polyhouse?
Crops grown in Polyhouse Vegetables that can be grown include Cabbage, Bitter Gourd, Capsicum, Radish, Cauliflower, Chili, Coriander, Onion, Spinach, Tomato etc. Flowers like Carnation, Gerbera, Marigold, Orchid, and Rose can also be easily grown.
Which is better polyhouse or greenhouse?
Because polyhouse farming is a type of indoor farming, it comes with many of the same benefits such as limiting pests, year-round growing, bigger yields and making it easier to be 100% organic. Polyhouses are cheaper to start with, but permanent structures like greenhouses are not.
What are different types of polyhouse?
| Sl. No. | Type | Durability |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Poly ethylene | One year |
| 2. | Poly ethylene UV resistant | Two years |
| 3. | Fiber Glass | Seven years |
| 4. | Tedlar coated Fiber Glass | Fifteen years |
How can I get a loan from Poly house?
Bank of Baroda offer loans for Greenhouse and Polyhouse, If you have own land for cultivation, you can apply for the loan. Based upon the cost of project and subject to assessment as per bank, the bank approves the loan amount. And you can also avail a repayment time for a maximum of 15 years.