Greenhouse paper is a special type of polythene film for use in greenhouse farming as a reliable covering material. Aqua Hub LTD is a top greenhouse polythene paper supplier in Kenya known for quality and reliable installation.
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Greenhouse Paper Specifications
- Material: designed from polythene material. Best material for agricultural temperature control.
- Thickness: 150, 200 and 3000 microns (1000 gauge)
- UV resistance: the raw material polythene is laced with UV additive.
- Light transmission: 80% with 50% diffusion.
- Chemical resistance: does not react with chlorine, pesticides or Sulphur compounds.
- Width: 4 meters to 14 meters
- Roll length: Standard 100 meters.
- Waterproof: prevents rain, humid air or unfavorable external conditions.
Why Greenhouse Farming is Popular in Kenya
The unpredictable rainfall in Kenya has made open field farming more inefficient. With greenhouse farming, the climate conditions are optimizable making it easier to grow crops efficiently. Greenhouse paper is the primary material that enhances hot temperature and light necessary for plant growth.
Many people are exploring greenhouse farming because of its high potential returns from high value crops when properly done.
How Greenhouse Paper Works in Greenhouse Farming
Greenhouse paper not only optimizes climate but also provides extra protection of crops from pests, birds and animal interference. With greenhouse polythene paper to design the growing structure, you don’t need excess pesticides. Water loss is also low because the soil is protected from direct sunlight which causes evaporation.
Types of Greenhouse Paper
Clear Greenhouse Paper
Clear greenhouse paper is transparent in nature and allows maximum sunlight into the greenhouse. It is best for crops that need a lot of sunlight.
Diffused Greenhouse Paper
Translucent polythene material which spreads sunlight uniformly as well. Ideal for hot environments for flowers and vegetables.
How Much is a Greenhouse Paper?
Greenhouse paper costs KES 120 per square meter in Kenya. Price is subject to change every year.
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Benefits of Greenhouse Paper in Kenya
Greenhouse paper enhances higher yield production. The use of greenhouse paper enhances better climate optimal condition.
Compared to other greenhouse cladding materials, greenhouse paper is affordable. The cost of greenhouse paper enhances it preference in Kenya unlike polycarbonate.
Greenhouse paper enhances top quality crop yield because it meets the growing requirements. Using greenhouse paper helps save water since it reduces the rate of evaporation.
Greenhouse Paper Selection Guide
Assess the crop requirements – the crops growing conditions such as sunlight, temperature and moisture needs affects the choice of greenhouse paper.
Consider the Climate – because of difference in weather conditions in different regions, clear greenhouse paper is for cold areas and diffused one for hot areas.
Check the quality – quality greenhouse paper is the one that has UV resistance. Our greenhouse paper is manufactured from new polythene materials with Ultraviolet resistant additives.
Greenhouse paper gauge(thickness) – the thickness of the greenhouse paper suitable for your crops also varies with sunlight requirements.
Durability – when selecting the greenhouse cover to use for greenhouse construction, the shelf life matters a lot. Often indicated by the manufacturer.
Crop-Specific Greenhouse Polythene Papers
| Colour | Microns | Ideal climate & Crops |
| Yellow | 200 | Colder temperatures and higher altitudes Cucumbers and colourful plants, primarily flowers |
| Milky White | 200 | High elevations or areas with extremely low temperatures. Peppers and tomatoes. |
| Clear | 200 | High elevations or areas with extremely low temperatures. Peppers and tomatoes. |
How to Attach Greenhouse Paper During Installation
- Measure the area to design the greenhouse as per the size desirable.
- Fabricate and attach the greenhouse structure together.
- Unroll the greenhouse paper. The paper to use needs to be the exact size of the greenhouse structure.
- Attach the channel lock profile to the structure to hold the greenhouse paper. The material is held firmly using wires.
- Place the polythene material around the greenhouse structure and spread it while stretching to prevent sagging.
- Hold greenhouse paper to the structure by firmly attaching it to the channel lock using wires.
- The space for the ventilation is sealed with an agricultural net, often an insect net and a roll up polythene paper also attached for night closure.
