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
FAQs
I. How much is greenhouse polythene in Kenya?
Greenhouse polythene price in Kenya
Price | Treatment |
Kes 95/M sq | With anti -UV only |
Kes 120/M sq | With additional anti-drip treatment |
II. What plastic can be used for greenhouse?
Yellow or clear plastic are the choices for a greenhouse cover
III. What is the best poly for a greenhouse?
As explained above, the right greenhouse plastic depends on the crop type
IV. How do you attach polythene to a greenhouse?
For a metallic greenhouse, steel profiles and wiggle wires secure the paper against the steel frame
V. How long does polythene last on a greenhouse?
Our anti-UV block treatment is guaranteed for 36 months use. However, the paper itself will last for 5 years
VI. How thick should greenhouse poly be?
200 to 220 micron
VII. How often do you replace greenhouse plastic?
We recommend every 3 years so which is when the anti-UV block ceases
How to Keep Your Greenhouse Polythene Tight
- Spread out the paper on the greenhouse structure early in the morning or late in the evening when he temperature is below 20 degrees celcius. If it’s too hot, the paper will tear on contraction when it gets cold. If it’s too cold, the paper will sag when the temperature rises
- Roll it or pull it from one end to the next frame or runner and secure it with a profile and wiggle wire. Then stretch it again for this point to the next and so on
- Avoid covering in the afternoon when it is very windy as this will cause the paper to tear
How To Maintain Your Greenhouse Sheet
Observing these habits will keep your greenhouse polythene price in Kenya at the barest minimum
- Have a greenhouse tape for minor repairs when the paper is torn. Grekkon Limited’s greenhouse tape is UV resistant, trans-parent and is designed for outdoor use
- Clean your greenhouse cover monthly to prevent algae, moss, and dust which inhibit light from shining through
- Change it at the right time, which is when the anti-UV treatment expires
Caution: Do not use your greenhouse polythene in awater pan or tank to store or harvest irrigation water
Greenhouse polyethylene price in Nairobi
This is Kes 96/ M sq in Nairobi and all our up country branches
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