Greenhouse prices in Kenya by Aqua Hub are at rates that accommodates all farmers including small to large scale. We quote every greenhouse and price as per the requirements that the structure demands. Our greenhouse prices with the detailed specifications will help you find the right match for your growing needs.
Cost of Greenhouse Farming in Kenya
All the expenses incurred on constructing a greenhouse includes site visit, purchasing greenhouse materials and installation. All these expenses are customer-friendly at Aqua Hub LTD.
Greenhouse Prices In Kenya, Costs and Sizes
| Sizes in Meters | Wooden greenhouse | Metallic greenhouse | Plant population |
| 8 Meters x 15 Meters | KES 165,000 | KES 230,000 | 500-600 |
| 8 Meters x 24 Meters | KES 200,000 | KES 285,000 | 700-800 |
| 8 Meters x 30 Meters | KES 230,000 | KES 350,000 | 1000-1200 |
| 16 Meters x 30 Meters | KES 430,000 | KES 660,000 | 2000-2400 |
| 24 Meters x 30 Meters | KES 550,000 | KES 900,000 | 3000-3600 |
Greenhouse Package
Aqua Hub Kenya is committed to quality greenhouse construction by ensuring efficient material quotation, design and support installation. We use quality and industry recognized materials to design our greenhouses.
Our greenhouse prices cater for the supply of greenhouse construction kits inclusive of:
- Galvanized steel frames
- Wooden Poles
- 200-micron UV greenhouse polythene paper
- Channel Lock profiles
- Wiggle Wires
- Tapping Screws
- Nails
- Insect Nets
- Shade net
- Drip Irrigation Kits
- Sand, Cement and Ballast
Clients should cater for other critical requirements such as water tank or water supply, seedlings and pesticides. They also need to facilitate for transport of materials to the site, agronomy support, site survey and casual labourers.
Factors Affecting Greenhouse Prices in Kenya
The prices of greenhouses for every structure depends on several factors as explained below.
Size of the Greenhouse: the bigger your greenhouse is, the more the materials it requires fro construction and more materials increases the cost.
Type of greenhouse: design of a greenhouse impacts it prices. Vented design may take more greenhouse poles or galvanized metal pipes than tunnel type.
Location: far places will lead to higher cost of transport and access to the site and in general affect the overall cost.
Greenhouse complexity: basic greenhouses will cost less compared to advanced or modern designs. With modern designs, IOT enabled devices such as fans, irrigation controllers, moisture sensors, and light systems used make them more expensive.
Installation Costs: technical greenhouse installation could cost more than cheap craftwork but important for durable and effective greenhouse.
Types of Greenhouses and Their Prices
Wooden Greenhouses in Kenya
Wooden greenhouses are the affordable options when considering greenhouse farming while on low budget. Cost and availability of timber is convenient in almost all regions in Kenya. Use of wooden greenhouse can cut down the high cost of greenhouse while also giving a fairly long shelf life of quality crop production. The downside of wooden greenhouses is the low durability of wood compared to steel pipes. However, treated wooden poles does not rot easily and will make your greenhouse last for longer periods exceeding 8 years.
Wooden Greenhouse prices in Kenya
- 8 × 15 m: KES 140,000 – 165,000
- 8 × 24 m: KES 180,000 – 260,000
- 16 × 30 m: KES 370,000 – 450,000.
Wooden Greenhouse Specification
Nail Jointed Structure
Standing poles erected and Supported with Concrete
Gothic or Gable Design
Gutter Height: 2.2 meters to 3.0 meters.
Apex Height: 4.5 to 6.0 meters, depending on the design.
Wooden Greenhouse Requirements
Materials Used:
- Straight Wooden Poles for roofing
- Thick wooden Poles for wall support
- Nails connect the structure wooden poles
- Dam liner for greenhouse gutters
- 200 microns UV polythene to cover the structure
- Insect net provides for ventilation covering
- Wires for holding the greenhouse cover.
Metallic Greenhouses in Kenya
Metallic greenhouses are constructed using galvanized steel pipes which are fabricated as per the design and size of greenhouse. Our metallic greenhouses are more durable unlike wooden greenhouse. They have high ability to withstand harsh climate, the steel structure does not corrode or breakdown easily.
The cost of metallic greenhouses is higher than wooden greenhouse because of the high cost of steel structure.
Metallic greenhouse prices in Kenya
- 8 × 15 m: KES 195,000 – 300,000
- 8 × 24–30 m: KES 275,000 – 460,000
- 16 × 30 m: KES 660,000 – 900,000.
Specification of Metallic Greenhouse
Frame: Galvanized steel pipes
Gutter Height: 2.2 meters to 4.0 meters.
Apex Height: 4.5 meters to 6.0 meters, depending on the use, design, and climate.
Designs: Top vented or tunnel-shaped, ventilated.
Materials Used:
- Steel metal pipes
- Plastic gutters or dam liner
- Profiles or Channel lock
- 200 microns UV-treated polythene with anti-drip
- Tapping screws
- Insect net
Other materials you will need to start crop cultivation in your greenhouse may include:
Drip irrigation kits or misters – depends on crop requirements.
Side roll polythene cover – for hot climates
Gutters – collects and drains water in multi-span greenhouse structure.
Water tank – stores irrigation water.
Seedling trays – for seedling propagation
Cocopeat – growing medium for seedling propagation.
Net Greenhouses
Net greenhouse is a shade net structure with the design of a greenhouse but for enhancing low temperature best for shade loving crops. A net house a greenhouse option built for areas with high temperature owing to its breathable structure.
The structure is of either metallic or wooden frames and covered using UV treated shade net material.
Net greenhouse prices in Kenya
8m x 15m: KES 120,000 – KES 150,000
8m x 24m: KES 170,000 – KES 200,000
16m x 30m: KES 330,000 – KES 370,000
Polycarbonate Greenhouses
Polycarbonate greenhouses are more expensive but provide excellent light transmission and durability. They are suitable for a wide range of crops and can significantly enhance the growing conditions.
- Small: KES 500,000 – 650,000
- Medium: KES 850,000 – 1,000,000
- Large: up to KES 1,800,000 – 1,900,000.
Additional Costs to Consider
Irrigation Systems
Efficient irrigation systems are crucial for greenhouse farming and also affects the greenhouse prices.
Heating and Cooling Systems
For optimal plant growth, maintaining the right temperature is essential. Heating and cooling systems are extremely costly.
Pest Control
Investing in pest control measures like nets and sprays is necessary to protect your crops. Pesticides will cost you around KES 5,000 to KES 20,000 as per the size of your greenhouse.
Greenhouse Suitable crops in Kenya
The most common crops grown in greenhouse in include capsicum, tomato, strawberry and Leafy green vegetables.
Indeterminate tomato – includes Anna F1 and Tylka F1 varieties.
Capsicum – red, green and yellow capsicum.
Peppers
Vegetables – kales, spinach and kunde.
Herbs – chives, basil, cilantro, moringa
Flowers – roses, lilies and chrysanthemums.
Advantages of Greenhouse Farming Compared to Open Field Farming
Greenhouse farming offers numerous benefits over traditional open-field farming:
- Controlled Environment: Greenhouses provide a controlled environment that can be adjusted to suit the specific needs of the crops.
- Increased Yield: The controlled conditions often result in higher crop yields.
- Extended Growing Season: Crops can be grown year-round, regardless of external weather conditions.
- Pest and Disease Management: Greenhouses offer better protection against pests and diseases, reducing crop losses.
- Efficient Use of Resources: Water and nutrients can be more effectively managed, leading to cost savings.
- Reduced Land Use: Greenhouses allow for intensive farming, which means more produce can be grown on a smaller piece of land.
- Even though Metallic greenhouse prices in Kenya are high compared to wooden green greenhouse prices in Kenya the benefits are great.
How to Choose the Right Greenhouse
When choosing the greenhouse to construct, consider:
- Cost: the greenhouse to construct should fall within your budget amount.
- Climate: the greenhouse design is selected as per the climate of your area.
- Crop to grow: temperature, light and humidity are not same for different crops. The greenhouse is customized according to the crop requirements.
- Size of land: the size of land would also matter when selecting a greenhouse size and type.
Location-Specific Greenhouse Prices
Greenhouse Prices in Nairobi
At Nairobi, greenhouse prices are highly convenient with lower prices basing on the lower cost of materials transportation.
Greenhouse Costs in Mombasa
With fewer suppliers and dealers of greenhouses in Mombasa, the requirements are sourced from Nairobi. This makes the greenhouse prices high for the region.
Nakuru Greenhouse Suppliers
Nakuru falls in the category of regions with high potential for greenhouse farming in Kenya. Because of many dealers nearby the region, the greenhouse prices are competitive.
Greenhouse Prices in Kisumu
Greenhouse Prices may also be quite high for places in Kisumu due the need for extra shade nets or side roll ups. Cost for site survey could also be higher compared to regions near Nairobi.
Eldoret Greenhouses for Sale
Eldoret offers a cool climate, which can affect the type of greenhouse suitable for the region and thus the varying greenhouse prices in Kenya.
Benefits of Investing in a Greenhouse
Greenhouse farming offers numerous advantages, including:
Increased Yield: Greenhouses provide a controlled environment, leading to higher crop yields.
Extended Growing Season: Crops can be grown throughout the year regardless of the external weather conditions.
Pest and Disease Control: Greenhouses offer better protection against pests and diseases, reducing crop losses.
Efficient Resource Use: Water and nutrients can be more effectively managed, leading to cost savings.
Why Choose Aqua Hub for Your Greenhouse Project?
We are a certified greenhouse dealer, offering customized greenhouses that meets the growing needs of our clients.
Below are the reasons you should engage with us.
Expertise: We have over 8 years of industry expertise, with cutting edge greenhouse construction technology.
Quality Construction materials: Our greenhouses are built using industry recommended materials that beats weather and mechanical impacts.
Customized design: our greenhouses involve customizable options to ensure they match your growing needs.
Installation: We fabricate and provide on site installation services as per the type of greenhouse you want.
Frequently Asked Questions
The cost of a greenhouse in Kenya depends on the size, type and area. For instance, wooden greenhouse prices is from KES 185,000 to KES 460,000 while metallic one is between KES 230,000 to 700,000 for small to medium sizes.
Aqua Hub LTD
Greenhouse cost averages from KES 200,000 to KES 700,000
To get affordable greenhouses in Kenya, Aqua Hub LTD is the reliable dealer. We design both affordable and premium options.
