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. However, they have a shorter lifespan
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
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
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
Wooden Greenhouse Prices in Kenya
Wooden greenhouse prices in Kenya by Grekkon Limited are by size and choice of timber. This low cost greenhouse construction in Kenya takes the same amount of time to build as metallic greenhouses. In our local greenhouse construction, we include the following components A sanitary pouch. This is for disinfection of hands and feet as […]
Greenhouse Paper In Kenya
Grekkon Limited’s greenhouse paper in Kenya is of various rent characteristics. These characteristics determine it’s overall performance on the crop. The paper choice is the same irrespective of the greenhouse type by shape, or by structural material. Our greenhouse paper price in Kenya is Kes 96/M sq irrespective of the polythene properties.
Greenhouse Paper In Kenya; Properties
- Thickness. 200 microns/ 0.2mm
- Colour . Clear or yellow
– clear paper allows more light. This is good for fruiting crops such as tomato, strawberry, capsicums, and peppers. This is because more light has higher photosynthesis, which equates to more food for the plant. It is necessary for bi-color or multi -color flowers to enhance the different colors
– yellow paper will be for leafy vegetables, herbs, spices, and mono color flowers. These require less food as they are not fruiting
3. Width 5.5M, 8M, 16M. This not split but supplied as such to the grower
4. Roll length of 100M. The roll is cut as per client’s ordered length
5. UV treated. UV treatment blocks off excess UV light which in turn enhances the greenhouse paper lifespan. Our UV treatment is for 3 years/ 36 months. This warranty is on the paper
6. Anti-drip properties. Anti drip treatment prevents dew drop lets from forming on the greenhouse paper. Dew formation is as a result or crop respiration which releases moisture from the plant. Dew droplets falling or crops in the greenhouse pr-dispose the crop to fungal infections. The droplets also refract light, limiting the amount of light falling on the crop
How to choose your greenhouse polythene
- By crop. Is it a leafy or fruiting vegetable? Is is s mono or bi/ multi-coloured flower? This determines the paper color
- By width. There are different widths to choose from based on your greenhouse structure size
When the greenhouse paper tears, we provide a greenhouse repair tape that has the same characteristics as the greenhouse paper
Greenhouse polyethylene price in Nairobi
This is Kes 96/ M sq in Nairobi and all our up country branches