Hi All
I have been approved 75% subsidy for building a 1000 sqmt poly house in Thodupuzha, Kerala last week. I need to complete the project before January 30th 2015 which is 2 months from now. I am trying to get opinion from everyone regarding the do’s and don’t do’s when constructing a poly house. Even though I am from a family with agricultural background, I am completely new to the hi-tech farming and would appreciate any help from you guys. Below are some of the things i need help with . APPROXIMATE BUDGET IS AROUND 12 LAKHS
Does anyone have a list of approved contractors who can build a poly house in kerala and any recommendations based on your previous experience?
What shape is ideal for kerala’s climate? I have heard from some owners that we should go with gable shape- any recommendation on this?
Rate per sqmt ? I checked with couple contractors and I got Rs 1150 from one and Rs 1250 from another one per sqmt. Is this reasonable or would i be able to find better price? (government’s approved rate per sqmt is Rs 935 and any thing over that I will have to put from my pocket and is not covered by subsidy)
What are the do’s and don’t do’s when constructing a poly house in your experience?
Is there any additional features that I should add to the poly house other than drip irrigation, misting, fogging etc? How about sensors, ph meteret, thermometer etc?
Any recommendation on crop selection based on kerala’s climate?
Any recommendation on preparation of solid beds?
Is better to use soil bed or bags with soil in it?
Any tips to prevent virus, fungal etc?
Any help from you guys are appreciated and let’s share our experience and try to make this a successful venture. Thanks
I am getting a lot of quotes for constructing the poly house from outside Kerala which are almost half the price than what some of the companies from Kerala have quoted me. I am not sure if there is any difference in the quality. Any input on this? Rs 800 vs Rs 1400 per sqmt is what I am looking at.
Please meet Dr. Suresh Kumar, Biofarms R & D center (H S Polyhouse & marketing) , Balan Pilla city, Ramakkal medu (via Thookkupalam), Idukki Dt, which is nearby your place for complete solutions of Polyhouse/Greenhouse. You can also see various models of polyhouses there.
Unni
Did you apply for the government subsidy yet? There is a 75% subsidy which you can qualify for if you submit the application. Let me know what stage you are on and where you are planning to have the poly house. Thanks
How did the research go? I think by now your polyhouse should have reached more than half stage. Please do take some pictures during the build and post it so that more people can get an idea on how to do it.
Myself Abhijit Joshi, from Rise n’ Shine Biotech Pvt. Ltd., Pune. We are supplier of TC planting material for various flower crop of commercial projects, specifically growing under polyhouse/green house. And also provides technical back-up. I am sorry to see your post so late. I want to know the current status of project. Hope I can help you in this matter.
Would like to know whether it is possible to get subsidy for roof top poly house project of small size (say 1250 sq ft) in Kerala?
Also, it would be helpful if any one could tell from their experience about the life span of such poly house and what kind of yearly maintenance required etc?
I am a agri researcher working with govt , if you looking for a polyhouse which is low cost it won’t stay more than 6 months, you will end up in mess for sure 100% n o doubt on that, if you really want to do farming make a decent polyhouse, I can may give a reference in a coimbatore greenhouse manufacturer www.aurishydroponics.com , I think his name is arun or something 9778747010, check this mobile number or may visit their web, they are doing quality polyhouse , I think rates are 150 -170 sqft , my advise is if you are doing poly house then add a budget single dosing hydroponic system with that then only it will be profitable these guys may help
If you need any free help or advise you can write to me, whenever I get time I will reply for sure eco2research@gmail.com