🏗️ Project Overview
The Leafy Vegetable Net House project was developed using a Dome Roof Poly Net House (DRPNH) structure across 3,000 sq.m to ensure stable and protected cultivation of high-value leafy crops. The structure was specifically engineered to shield delicate vegetables from extreme heat, heavy rainfall, and physical damage while maintaining optimal growing conditions.
By combining dome-roof structural design with controlled shading and efficient irrigation systems, the project enables consistent quality, faster crop turnover, and improved marketability.
Structure Type: Dome Roof Poly Net House (DRPNH)
Crops: Lettuce, Spinach, Coriander
Total Area: 3,000 sq.m
Project Status: Successfully Implemented & Operational
🎯 Project Objectives
The project aimed to create a protected microclimate that enhances leafy vegetable quality while minimizing weather-related risks and crop loss.
Key objectives included:
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Protecting leafy crops from heat stress and heavy rainfall
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Reducing physical leaf damage and disease incidence
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Improving crop quality for premium retail markets
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Accelerating growth cycles for higher annual turnover
⚙️ Technical & Structural Details
Structure Design: Dome roof configuration for efficient rainwater runoff and internal airflow
Net Type: UV-stabilized poly net with insect protection
Ventilation: Natural airflow with optimized shading
Irrigation: Fine-spray / drip irrigation system suitable for leafy crops
Cultivation Method: Raised beds for better drainage and root health
Crop Management: Sequential planting for continuous harvest cycles
📈 Results & Outcomes Achieved
The project delivered strong commercial and agronomic improvements:
✅ Improved leaf texture and vibrant green color
✅ Reduced crop losses due to rain damage and heat stress
✅ Faster growth cycles, enabling multiple harvests annually
✅ Lower disease incidence compared to open-field cultivation
✅ More consistent supply for supermarkets and urban markets
🌱 Impact & Benefits
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Enhanced produce quality and visual appeal
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Increased annual crop turnover
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Reduced climatic and seasonal risk
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Ideal model for peri-urban and high-demand vegetable markets
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Cost-effective protected structure compared to full polyhouses
📌 Use Case Highlight
This project serves as a benchmark model for protected leafy vegetable cultivation, ideal for growers supplying supermarkets, restaurants, and urban retail chains requiring consistent quality and year-round availability.