Greenhouse structures can be designed in many ways to make them sufficient for your crop population. Available greenhouse sizes and costs at Aqua Hub Kenya come in a range of dimensions with a length of up to 40 M.
Greenhouse Sizes and Costs in Kenya
The most common greenhouse sizes in Kenya take standard dimensions;
- Width of 8 M and length of 15-30m
- Width of 16 M and length of 24-40 M
What are the Costs of Common Greenhouse Sizes?
For each greenhouse size, the cost varies due to differences in the number of materials needed (Length of profiles and size of polythene).
The breakdown of our greenhouse sizes and respective costs is on the table below.
| Greenhouse Size (Meters) | Cost (KES) | |
| Wooden | Metallic | |
| 8 x 15 | 165,000 | 240,000 |
| 8 x24 | 180,000 | 270,000 |
| 8 x 30 | 240,000 | 365,000 |
| 16 x24 | 390,000 | 700,000 |
Greenhouse Types and Specifications
Wooden Greenhouse
Wooden types of greenhouses are the most available lower-cost options for first-time farmers or beginners in greenhouse farming.
Timber or wooden poles are readily available and less expensive compared to metal structures.
Requirements for wooden Greenhouses
Frames made of wooden structures could be wooden poles.
Wooden Poles
UV-treated 200-micron Polythene Cover
Nails
Gutters
Anti-insect nets
Metallic Greenhouses
Steel metal frames are mostly beneficial in designing highly durable designs of greenhouses.
Can be quite expensive but worth implementing on your greenhouse farming project due to its durability.
Materials for Metallic Greenhouses
- Steel Fabrication (Metal Poles and Arches)
- Steel profiles
- Tapping Screws
- Wires
- UV treated Greenhouse Polythene cover
- Gutters
- Drip Irrigation Kit
What Determines Greenhouse Costs?
Design of the greenhouse – Some structures cost more while other designs are affordable. Single-span greenhouse costs fewer materials and is cheaper than multi-span types.
Size – A smaller dimension means lower cost than bigger sizes
Greenhouse construction material – wooden greenhouses cost less compared to metallic types.
Crops grown – greenhouses with crops that require lighting systems and crop support structures are expensive.
What matters when Choosing a Greenhouse Size
Desired Crop Population – Consider a size that can accommodate the dream number of crops you want to start growing. Balance in growth, water, and nutrient supply is important to consider.
Space / Land available – the size of land available will dictate what greenhouse sizes you can choose to construct.
Cost / Budget – how much every greenhouse size cost matters in every
Stability – The choice of a greenhouse size also depends on the stability of the structure. Designs need to be considered for stability as per the wind action in specific regions.
Want to Start Greenhouse Farming? Here’s what to Do
Research the requirements, cost, profitable crops and suppliers of greenhouses.
Set aside a suitable area for installing the greenhouse. A good area needs to be suitable ( with a flat surface, well-drained soil and non-bushy).
Prepare the land by ploughing, removing rocks and vegetation or any trees that could hinder greenhouse installation.
Choose a greenhouse size and type then proceed to purchase materials. Buy from Aqua Hub Kenya, the best greenhouse and irrigation system dealer.
Installation will then be done on a scheduled date after which you can start propagating crops on your greenhouse structure.
What Greenhouse Crops Are Profitable in 2024?
Tomato – tomatoes can grow all year round to give you up to 8 months of continuous harvests of big tomato fruits.
Capsicum – you can cultivate green, red, or yellow capsicum, all of which are profitable and highly demanded.
Strawberry – Fetches high market prices for their sweet juicy strawberry fruits.
Cucumber – another vegetable that works as a cooking spices. It is also profitable.
Other vegetables that you can farm inside the greenhouse are;
- Kales
- Spinach
- Kunde
- French Peas
Aqua Hub: Best Greenhouse Sizes and Costs in Kenya
We are the top Kenyan brand known for the professional installation of a variety of greenhouse sizes and designs. Our services also include the supply of quality greenhouse materials at prices affordable to every category of farmer in Kenya.
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