Aqua Hub’s Greenhouse Farming structures are at affordable rates in Kenya and East Africa. We are known for quality installation of wooden and metal framed greenhouses at affordable prices.
What is Greenhouse Farming?
Greenhouse farming involves the production of crops inside a controlled, warm environment. The environment is created by using plastic polythene sheets, which insulate heat and prevent humid conditions.
Greenhouse Farming in Kenya
Greenhouse Farming in Kenya is gaining popularity as a high-potential lucrative venture due to its productivity.
A greenhouse is for high-value crops, as it wouldn’t be reasonable to spend much on crops that will not yield profit.
Greenhouse Prices in Kenya
The reliable greenhouse installation Company in Kenya is Aqua Hub Kenya. They offer quality and affordable wooden and metallic structures.
Our Prices for Greenhouses in Kenya depends on the metallic and wooden greenhouse sizes.
Our standard sizes are priced below.
Wooden Greenhouse Prices
| Width | Length | Construction cost |
| 8 M | 15 M | 165,000 |
| 8 M | 24 M | 180,000 |
| 8 M | 30 M | 240,000 |
| 16 M | 30 M | 390,000 |
Metallic Greenhouses Prices
| Width | Length | Construction cost |
| 8 M | 15 M | 240,000 |
| 8 M | 24 M | 270,000 |
| 8 M | 30 M | 365,000 |
| 16 M | 30 M | 700,000 |
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Greenhouse Specifications
The technical data for our greenhouses includes dimensions, building materials, design, and installation duration.
- Sizes available include 8 x 15 m,8 x 24m, 8 x 30 m, and 16 x 30 m.
- The option for custom sizes is also available.
- Metallic or wooden in type.
- High Tunnel or vented designs.
- Takes 3 or more days depending on the size of the structure.
- Steel fabrication applied in metallic greenhouse designs.
- Polythene sheet of 200 microns covering the structure
Aqua Hub Kenya is the reliable dealer in wooden and metallic greenhouse structures.
You can Reach them on +254790719020
Greenhouse Farming Cost in Kenya
The cost of greenhouse farming in Kenya is dependent on the size of the greenhouse and the crops you wish to grow. Greenhouse farming costs may range between KES 150,000 to KES 650,000 as per the scale of production.
Profitability of Greenhouse Farming
The profitability of a greenhouse structure varies depending on the size and the type of crop to grow. Generally, profitable crops include capsicum, tomato, cucumber and strawberries.
For a greenhouse of 8 x 15 M greenhouse with Anna F1 tomato crops, you can yield between 10 to 16 tons of tomatoes fruits which goes for KES 50 to KES 110 Per Kg.
On a peak season, you can generate a profit of around KES 200,000 and KES 400,000.
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Understanding How Greenhouse Farming Works
The greenhouse polythene cover allows sunlight and heat to penetrate the inner environment. It also traps the heat to achieve a warm condition. Shade netting on the vents allows temperature regulation and thus makes the environment optimal for growing.
Types of Greenhouse Farming in Kenya
Greenhouse Capsicum Farming
Capsicum is known to yield quality and big fruits when grown in greenhouse environments. They develop under optimal and warm greenhouse temperatures with adequate water.
Greenhouse Tomato Farming
Tomato plant is a delicate crop that attracts diseases and short harvest season when done in open fields. Greenhouses are ideal for long harvesting seasons and ideal conditions for tomato plants.
Greenhouse Strawberry Farming
Again, greenhouses protect against diseases, sunlight conditions and insects from damaging the strawberry fruits.
Greenhouse Cucumber Farming
Production of cucumbers is proven to be effective when done in greenhouse environments.
Greenhouse Vegetable Farming
A variety of vegetables such as kale, spinach, lettuce, and Kunde can be grown in greenhouse structures.
Greenhouse flower Farming
Flowers love hot environments with sufficient water to produce fresh and aesthetic scents. Greenhouses are crucial to ensure huge and quality flowers mature thus attracting high profit.
Flowers such as marigold, orchids, rose, lily and hibiscus are best for production in greenhouses.
Greenhouse Farming: Materials for Construction of Greenhouse
The materials for setting up a structure for greenhouse farming are;
- Steel metal fabrication
- Polythene cover material
- Wires for fastening the polythene cover
- Shade or vent nets
- Insect nets
- Profiles
- Wooden Poles
Other Components included in Greenhouse farming
- Driplines and fittings
- Fertilizer kits
- Misters and foggers for cooling greenhouse heat
- Support structures
- Cement, Sand and BallastDriplines and fittings
- Fertilizer kits
- Misters and foggers for cooling greenhouse heat
- Support structures
- Cement, Sand and Ballast
What to Consider Before Venturing into Greenhouse Farming
Land or Space – Assess the land where you want to locate your greenhouse. The land must be adequate for your desired greenhouse size.
Soil Suitability – Carry out soil PH test to consider if it is ideal for the crops you desire.
Topography – Consider whether your land is flat for stability assurance.
Water Availability – Ensure water is accessible or adequate on the area set aside for greenhouse construction.
Cost – Find out the costs of construction of the greenhouse structure and the production costs. Compare with the anticipated production income estimates to consider whether it is worth venturing into.
How to Start Greenhouse farming
- Research on the market of different crop grown in greenhouses. Assess the demand and peak seasons for proper timing
- Assess the variety of crops to grow and choose the one that is appropriate for your region.
- Select a suitable location for setting up your structure
- Choose a greenhouse type and design as per the goals of your production.
- Buy greenhouse installation materials from Aqua Hub Kenya.
- Conduct installation of the structure
- Purchase and plant the seedlings
What are the Benefits of Greenhouse farming in Kenya?
- All year Production: Due to controlled climate crops yield on a full year basis
- Protection from Pests and Diseases: Crops remain free from pests and diseases
- Quality crop produce: due to disease and pest prevention, crops produce quality yield.
- High profit: greenhouse farming has generally higher yield compared to open farming and directly translates to huge profits.
- Water and Fertilizer Utilization: Evaporation rates is low, and fertilizers are also equally distributed to crops.
