Low Cost Greenhouses In Kenya
Our low cost greenhouses in Kenya are either wooden or metallic in structure, vented or tunnel in shape. Internally, they will or will not have crop support systems, and the steel will be galvanised or painted with a protective coat
These low cost greenhouse construction in Kenya attributes are explained in detail below:
- Greenhouse size; the larger it, the lower the unit area cost
- Greenhouse material type. Wooden greenhouses are cheaper than steel frame greenhouses, because steel is more costly. However, they have a shorter lifespan
A low cost wooden greenhouse in Kenya by Grekkon Limited
3. Greenhouse design. Tunnel type greenhouses are lessor priced than vented types. The former are for cool highland locations so that they retain heat, while the latter are for hot locations for less build up of heat
Tunnel type greenhouse
A vented type greenhouse structure
4. Greenhouse use. Is it for flowers, vegetables, strawberry, herbs and spices or seedlings production? This influences the infrastructure set up within the greenhouse. Crops that do not require a greenhouse with an internal crop support system such as; strawberry, herbs, and spices have lower greenhouse construction costs
Seedlings production in a greenhouse
Roses production in greenhouse
5. Steel treatment type. To lower the cost of the greenhouse structure, some growers opt for steel painted with an aluminum or zinc coating. This is less costly than the zinc galvanised steel. However, the paint wears out over time and the greenhouse frame is repainted to prevent rust
As the leading greenhouse company in Kenya, we utilise local greenhouse construction techniques. Our low cost greenhouses in Kenya are for such crops as; roses, carnations, tomato, capsicums, strawberry, and assorted herbs and spices
I. Low Cost Greenhouses in Kenya
1. Greenhouse price in Kenya: Tabulation of steel types
| Greenhouse Type | ||||
| Tunnel Type | Open Ventilated Type | |||
| Greenhouse Sizes | 15M x 8M | 290,000 | 330,000 | |
| 20M x 8M | 300,000 | 340,000 | ||
| 24M x 8M | 320,000 | 350,000 | ||
| 30M x 8M | 460,000 | 540,000 | ||
| 40M x 8M | 575,000 | 655,000 | ||
| 15M x 16M | 460,000 | 555,000 | ||
| 24M x 16M | 620,000 | 665,000 | ||
| 30M x 16M | 900,000 | 990,000 | ||
| 40M x 16M | 1,100,000 | 1,240,000 | ||
2. Low cost wooden greenhouse prices
| Greenhouse sizes |
Tomato Crop Population |
Price in KES |
| 15 x 8 | 600 | KES 155,000 |
| 24 x 8 | 800 | KES 200,000 |
| 30 x 8 | 1,200 | KES 250,000 |
| 30 x 16 | 2,500 | KES 400,000 |
II. How much does it cost to install a greenhouse in Kenya?
Every tabulated greenhouse price in Kenya above by Grekkon Limited covers both the material and labor cost of greenhouse construction or installation
III. How profitable is greenhouse farming in Kenya?
Every low cost greenhouse for sale in Kenya procured for crop production is a significant investment for the farmer. To optimise revenue and ensure profitability, a grower will adhere to the following
1. Conduct a complete soil test. This will guide the farmer on 2 things
- the right crop nutrition regime
- and the suitability of that soil to establish a greenhouse in regards to any existing soil pests and diseases
2.Choose the right seed. Whatever crop you choose to grow, select the best yielding greenhouse varieties
3. Crop type. The value of the final produce according to market preference
4. Right greenhouse structure. This will be determined by the greenhouse location. Is it a vented or tunnel design?
5. Proper greenhouse polythene color and specs. Follow this guideline
- Yellow polythene is for mono color flowers or none fruiting crops which produce well under lower light intensity
- Clear polythene is for bi or multi colored flowers and any fruiting crop which requires higher light intensity for photosynthesis
- It will have UV treatment to last for long, and to block strong UV rays from reaching the crop
- It will be treated for anti-drip qualities. This prevents dew from forming on the paper and dripping on the crop causing disease infection
6. Irrigation management. As an irrigation company, we provide a detailed irrigation regime tailored to the crop type and growth stage
7. Disease and pest management.
- Have a sanitary pouch at the entrance to sanitize feet, and hands
- Limit access to the greenhouse to a few people
- Daily scouting for pests and diseases
- Have a scheduled pest and disease spray program