Aqua Hub Kenya is a top-rated drip irrigation kit supplier and installer in Kenya. We provide farmers with solutions for strawberry irrigation farming and other profitable plants.
Strawberry Growing in Kenya
Strawberries are profitable crops that are commonly grown through irrigation due to the need for high management.
Strawberry farming requires high control of water supply and nutrient application. Optimal control is achievable when done in greenhouses designed with drip irrigation systems.
How to Irrigate Strawberry
Strawberry irrigation farming is through drip irrigation methods to boost yield and save water and nutrients. The plant has shallow roots and can experience water stress if grown without irrigation.
Strawberry Drip Irrigation Kit
A Strawberry drip irrigation kits consist of:
HDPE mainline and sub-main line pipes- Ball Corks
- HDPE fittings and connectors
- Tanks and Connectors
- Driplines
- Water Filters
- Fertilizer injector
Strawberry Drip Kits for Sale in Kenya
Strawberry drip kits are available for sale at Aqua Hub Kenya between KES 85,000 to KES 170,000 as per the farm size.
Why Drip Irrigation is Best for Strawberry Farming
Drip irrigation only waters the target areas with strawberry plants. The rest of the land is left dry, and much water is utilized. Due to the dry effect on surfaces between strawberry plants, weed growth is minimal.
The drip system leaves the strawberry farm less crowded, reducing competition for water and nutrients.
Strawberries get equal water and nutrients which results in even growth and productivity due to equal dripline spacing.
Diseases and pests are also minimized when done in protected structures such as greenhouses or shade nets.
Cost of Strawberry Irrigation Farming
The cost of starting strawberry drip irrigation farming in Kenya depends on the number of driplines per bed. For an acre of land with three driplines on each bed, it costs KES 165,000.
Driplines for Strawberry Farming
We have various types of driplines for strawberry and other crop irrigation farming in Kenya. Learn how to use them:
- 15 cm emitter spacing: the hole spacing on the dripline is 15 cm
- 20 cm emitter Spacing: hole spacing interval of 20 cm
- 30 cm emitter spacing: hole spacing interval of 30 cm
Best Drip Kits for Strawberries in Kenya
Our drip irrigation kits are best for strawberry irrigation farming due to the features below:
- Uniform flow design: Our drip kits allow uniform gravity flow of water. Our technicians are great at designing and installing pipework to maintain even flow.
- Secure and Convenient Connection: We use the best pipes and fittings to set up the drip irrigation system for easy repair and maintenance.
- Quality Irrigation Kits: Our drip irrigation kits are the best quality from popular pipe dealers in Asia.
- Durability: we deal with durable drip irrigation accessories that will last for a long time once installed on your farm.
Best Practices for Strawberry Irrigation Farming
Bird Netting
Strawberries are prone to bird attacks on their juicy fruits, which may not result in high losses if bird netting is not in place. Strawberry plants grown on open fields need to be protected with bird nets to prevent bird entry.
Mulching
Mulching paper is a common solution for tackling weeds in strawberry plantations. They are applicable whether in open or greenhouse production. Mulching paper also prevents soil moisture loss through evaporation, so less watering will be necessary.
To apply mulch paper, the farm should be properly cultivated, raised beds prepared, and drip kits installed.
Watering
Strawberry farming utilizes precise drip irrigation techniques to obtain water for both irrigation and fertigation. The rate of irrigation is at least 3 times a week and about 30 minutes every day.
How to Setup Strawberry Drip Irrigation Kits
Strawberry irrigation farming needs first planning, installation, and management with contingent measures to ensure high efficiency.
A farm or suitable land for growing strawberries should be set aside, properly cultivated and the soil made smooth. Afterward, bed preparation is the next approach and follows a spacing of 30 cm apart for 1 m wide and about 100 m long beds.
Set up and install drip irrigation kits on the farm, use 2 driplines on every bed.
Once the beds are complete, apply mulching paper and make planting holes on the paper also 30 cm intervals.
Plant the strawberry seedlings and open the drip irrigation system to water the plants.
