Wooden Greenhouse in Kenya, constructed by Aqua Hub LTD, provides reliable all-year optimal environment for crop farming. Our Wooden Greenhouses are designed to enable small-scale and low-income farmers who wish to upgrade their farming experience.
With more than 8 years in the greenhouse construction, we match your growing needs to a structure that will facilitate long term and high production.
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Wooden Greenhouse: Best Option for Beginners or Low Budget Farmers
While metallic greenhouses are often preferred due to easier installation and durability, wooden greenhouses also work best and are affordable. Where you cannot meet the budget of a metallic structure, a wooden greenhouse is a good alternative. With our expertise, we have invented a way of treating wooden poles to prevent decay and termite effect by painting the base or buried part.
Wooden Greenhouse by Aqua Hub
Our wooden greenhouses are popular due to:
- Quality treated wooden planks – we use straight poles and wooden planks to construct our greenhouses.
- UV treated polythene and nets – the netting and covering materials are of quality polyethylene material resistant to Ultraviolet effect.
- Customizable design – we deliver the design and size of your choice, but it must be a stable size.
- Long lasting nature – because of the design with best materials, our greenhouses remain in good condition for 6 – 8 years.
- All in one Complete Installation – we build your greenhouse and equip it with all the requirements. Additional needs include drip kits, crop support, entry pouch, side roll ups, and misting kits.
- Timely Delivery and Installation – With your support, our technicians always complete the work on time.
Wooden Greenhouse Prices in Kenya
| Greenhouse Size | Wood Framed Greenhouse | Plant population |
| 8 Meters x 15 Meters | Ksh140,000 | 500-600 |
| 8 Meters x 24 Meters | Ksh180,000 | 700-800 |
| 8 Meters x 30 Meters | Ksh225,000 | 1000-1200 |
| 16 Meters x 30 Meters | Ksh430,000 | 2000-2400 |
| 24 Meters x 30 Meters | Ksh550,000 | 3000-3600 |
Wooden Greenhouse Materials
- Gather materials and tools.
- Wood: Choose a rot-resistant timber like pressure-treated lumber, cedar, or redwood. For the main frame, 4×4 or 6×6 posts are recommended.
- Glazing: UV-resistant twin wall polycarbonate sheets are a durable, insulating, and lightweight option. Polyethylene film is a cheaper alternative but has a shorter lifespan.
- Hardware: Use exterior-grade screws, hinges, and latches. You may also need concrete, gravel, and metal spikes or anchors for the foundation.
- Tools: You will need a tape measure, level, circular saw, power drill, and safety gear.
Benefits of Wooden Greenhouses in Kenya
- Cheap to buy wooden Greenhouses – wooden greenhouses are easily affordable because of the plenty wood available in Kenya at cheap costs.
- Best Alternative to metallic greenhouse – for wooden greenhouse the cost is not that much like for metallic designs.
- Ease of repairs – simple to repair because they are attached with nails. Damaged parts can just be detached and replaced easily be it the wooden frames or polyethylene cover.
- Sustainable to use – the nature of wooden greenhouse makes it suitable for all weather and climatic regions. Reliable even in windy areas due to the firm erection of wooden poles.
How to choose the best Wooden Greenhouse supplier in Kenya
To select the best supplier for your needs, consider the following steps:
- Check online reviews: Research on the reliable greenhouse dealers and check the customer feedback on search engines. Aqua Hub is a known reliable dealer.
- Compare pricing and guarantees: Request quotes and compare not just the cost but also the product’s lifespan guarantee, which some suppliers explicitly state.
- Ask for samples: For large projects, ask the supplier if you can see a sample of the net to verify its quality and thickness.
- Check for expert advice: Suppliers like Aqua Hub offer expert agronomy advice to ensure you choose the right shade percentage for your crops and location.
- Consider product quality: When buying materials such as UV Polythene paper, inspect the density and UV treatment to ensure longevity and resistance to tropical weather.
How to Maintain a Wooden Greenhouse
To ensure proper performance and durability of your greenhouse structure, proper maintenance is essential. Top maintenance involves regular inspection to check on any damage on the polyethylene paper, wooden planks and crop support structures. Regular cleaning of the polythene cover may also be essential to remove dust that could block sunlight rays.
Step-by-step guide on how to build a wooden greenhouse
- Choose a desired Size and Design
Consider the size of farms and the capacity of crops you wish to grow.A gable-roofed design is a popular option for wooden greenhouses.
- Choose a proper site to build your greenhouse
Always place your greenhouse on an area with good drainage, and proper sunlight access, ideally 6 hours per day. Avoid areas blocked by trees or walls.
- Prepare the site and foundation
Clear and level the ground. Mark the perimeter of your greenhouse with stakes and string. Remove all grass, weeds, and debris, then level the soil.
- Erect the wooden poles and construct the wooden structure
Install wooden poles to the ground at each corner, fill the holes with concrete, and join them using long horizontal wooden frames on top.
- Design the ventilation.
Seal the ventilation space on the roof using an insect net or shade net. Roof ventilation allow hot air to escape, and side vents near the bottom draws in cool air.
- Attach the polythene film by draping it over the wooden structure and holding it using a wiggle wire.
Build and fit the door onto the door space. Construct a simple door frame using lighter timber, cover it with your polyethylene material, and attach it to the frame with hinges and a latch.
- Upon completion of the structure, prepare beds and install drip irrigation kits for watering the crops.
