A greenhouse is a closed environment that allows constant temperature control to maintain optimal conditions for plant growth. Greenhouses are made of the best plastic polythene covers and either wooden or steel fabricated support structures.

Greenhouse Cost in Kenya

The prices of greenhouses in Kenya vary with the type of greenhouse you wish to construct. The cost can be from KES 100,000 to KES 400,000 depending on the type and design of greenhouse you need.

Whether wooden or metallic, Aqua Hub Kenya gives you a better price.
Call : 0790719020

Designs of Greenhouses

 

Aqua Hub’s greenhouses can range from small to large sizes, but we also have an option to build a custom one as per the needs of our clients.

Common Greenhouses and their Costs

There are two main types of greenhouses in Kenya; wooden and metallic greenhouses. Both types can be very effective but it depends on who you contract to supply materials and build the structures.

Who to Contract for Greenhouse Construction in Kenya

Aqua Hub is the common greenhouse and irrigation systems dealer in Kenya. They are Known for construction of durable metallic and wooden greenhouses in all over Kenya and East Africa.
Call : +254790719020

Small Greenhouses

First time greenhouse farmers are often advised to try small greenhouses. It can be of dimensions such as 8 x 15 m.

What Can You Grow on a Small Greenhouse Structure?

• Cucumbers
• Capsicum
• Tomatoes
• Strawberries
• Spinach
• Lettuce
• Radish
• Carrots

Greenhouse Business in Kenya

Greenhouse farming business is high lucrative and most Kenyan farmers are recently shifting to the venture.

Installation and Training on Farming inside Greenhouses

We guide beginners on how to transform their spaces into lucrative greenhouse structures. We deliver materials and craft from zero to a full complete greenhouse structure for our clients.
After completion and project handover, we also engage with our clients to help in;

1. Preparation of Beds for Propagation
2. Propagation with cocopeat. We train how to treat and use cocopeat on seedling trays or soil mixtures.
3. Installation of drip irrigation kits and training on how to operate.
4. Installation of Venturi Injectors and training on how to use
5. For smart controlled systems we also do guide our clients on how to use them.

How Economical are Greenhouses in Farming?

It is economical to start greenhouse farming as they require small land or backyards. The returns are often high because it allows you to grow, and harvest crops all year unlike open-field farming.

Why Affordable Greenhouse Farming?

• It protects vegetables and flowers from low temperatures and humidity
• Greenhouse farming limits the effect of harsh radiation on plants.
• Saves water as it prevents direct evaporation
• Zero wilting and crop mortality rates
• Averts animal interference on plant development.
• Ease of management, irrigation and fertilizer application.
• Disease and pest prevention

Greenhouses for Sale

We have greenhouses for sale available in wooden and metallic designs all coming standard and expanded sizes.

What You Need to Construct a Greenhouse

Greenhouse Part	Wooden Greenhouse	Metallic Greenhouse
Roofing Material	Greenhouse Polythene	Greenhouse Polythene
Roofing Structure	Wooden poles	Arches (steel)
Support Structure	Wooden Planks	Steel metal poles
Ventilation	Nets	Insect nets
Sides	Shade net or insect net	Insect nets

Greenhouse Materials and their Roles

Greenhouse Polythene

• Made of plastic polyethylene materials.
• Greenhouse polyethylene covers are excellent thermal insulators. Keeps temperature hot and at the right level for a variety of crops.
• Prevents anti-dripping due to its waterproof nature and thus prevents fungal infections.
• Excellent light transmission is imminent for plant light requirements. Has a 200-micron gauge for 90 percent light transmission.
• Strong and elastic nature makes it durable for a long time.

Wooden Poles

Wooden poles are the primary support materials in the construction of a wooden greenhouse. The poles should be treated to ensure they remain durable for a long time.

Steel Metal Poles

For the construction of the metallic greenhouse structure. Steel metal poles are strong, durable, and non-corrosive thus primary materials in making metallic greenhouses.

Shade Nets and Insect Nets

A greenhouse structure requires insect nets or shade nets on the ventilation and side walls. These materials are breathable and are beneficial in temperature regulation.

Channel Lock Profiles and Wires

For Attachment of greenhouse polythene materials onto the structure. The channel lock profiles have a design that allows secure attachment of wires to hold the covering polyethylene.

Tapping Screws and Nails

The tapping screws are for the construction of metallic greenhouse while nails are ideal in joining wooden structures.

Benefits of Greenhouses in Kenya

• Light distribution to all plants and greenhouse inner environment is equal unlike open field growing.
• Crops grow at the same rate and speed due to optimal conditions
• Quality fruit and vegetables are harvested due to high protection against pests
• High water and fertilizer control as the greenhouse environment has an effective drip irrigation connection.
• Occupies a less space
• Lower cost of maintenance due to high quality materials for construction.