Wooden Greenhouses in Kenya

Wooden Greenhouses are cheap to construct and easy to maintain in Kenya. We are the experts in the industry, and we can give you solutions for wooden greenhouse farming in Kenya.

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There are several options for affordable wooden greenhouses in Kenya. This depends on your specific needs and budget. Your needs and budget are the main determinants of the size of the wooden greenhouse that you will need.

Affordable, Strong and Reliable Wooden Greenhouses in Kenya

With lower budget of Ksh.100,000 you get a smaller affordable greenhouse and vice versa. An affordable wooden greenhouse in Kenya might cost anywhere from Ksh 165,000 to Ksh 390,000. Affordable wooden greenhouses can be constructed using locally available wood and poles. Compared to metal greenhouses, they are less expensive.

Sizes of Wooden greenhouses in Kenya

The size of greenhouses in Kenya can vary depending on a variety of factors. These include the crop being grown, the available land area, and the investment budget. However, the most commonly used greenhouse sizes in Kenya are;

• 8 by 15 Meters
• 8 by 24 Meters
• 8 by 30 Meters
• 16 by 30 Meters

Components in wooden greenhouse kits

• Wooden Structure (Made of round poles)
  
• Greenhouse Polythene (UV Treated 5 years guarantee)
• Insect Nets
• Drip Irrigation Kit
  
• Main Pipe & Fittings
• Tank Connection
• Irrigation Filtration Unit

Wooden greenhouse in Kenya by Aqua Hub KE.

Aqua Hub Kenya greenhouses are affordable and the best in the Kenyan market. Apart from the usual components of wooden greenhouse. We have distinct extras that come with our greenhouses as follows;

What is contained in Our Wooden greenhouse Kits 

• Vented type structure with an extra top ventilation chamber
• Average apex height of 4.50 meters, ideal for all types of crops
• Wooden round poles and assorted fittings necessary for the locality
• Crop support systems comes with sterilizing wire (For holding plants)
• We also shall provide nylon twine (1000 meters long)
• Aqua Hub greenhouses also comes with a 16 Liter Knapsack sprayer 
• We shall provide propagation seedlings (To the limit of crop population in the greenhouse)
• Our costings also covers coco peat to the limit of seedlings trays supplied
• Our greenhouse cost and prices in Kenya have a full-time technician at site 
• Casuals (To be provided by the client)
• Delivery cost is borne by the client

Extra services on request by clients are Water Tank, Crop support, Entry pouch and Soil testing

Cost and sizes of Wooden greenhouses in Kenya

10 Greenhouse construction steps in Kenya

• Choose a suitable location for the greenhouse
• Design the structure: Decide on the size and shape of the greenhouse.
• Procure materials: Gather the necessary structural materials.
• Construct the frame: Assemble the greenhouse using timber.
• Install the greenhouse polythene: Cover the frame with plastic sheeting.
• Install the suitable irrigation system considering the plants you are growing.
• Plant and maintain the plants: Plant the plants and maintain them accordingly.
• Monitor and adjust: Regularly monitor the temperature and humidity levels in the greenhouse and adjust the vents and windows accordingly.

Crops suitable for wooden greenhouse farming

Affordable wooden greenhouses in Kenya are suitable for growing a wide range of crops. Here are some crops that are particularly suitable for wooden greenhouse farming in Kenya:

• Tomatoes: Due to their high value, demand, and suitability for greenhouse conditions.
• Capsicums and bell peppers: These crops also do well in greenhouse conditions.
• Cucumbers: Does well in warm and humid greenhouse conditions.
• Lettuce: It can be grown year-round and has a relatively short growing cycle.
• Herbs: A wide range of herbs can be grown successfully in a wooden greenhouse in Kenya.
• Strawberries: Can be grown in a greenhouse environment and provide high yields per plant.

Protection of wooden greenhouses

• Check and maintain the walls and roof of the greenhouse on a regular basis.
• To lessen the chance of drafts, make sure the greenhouse is tightly sealed.
• To shield the roof from severe weather, cover it with a sheet of plastic or metal.
• To keep pests out of the greenhouse, use insect screens.
• To prevent decay, treat and paint the wood using only non-toxic substances.
• To shield the wood from the outdoors, paint or apply a sealer.
• Clean the interior of the greenhouse frequently to get rid of dirt and trash.
• All flammable materials should be kept out of the greenhouse.
• Check the greenhouse’s framework frequently for signs of rot or damage.
• To keep the wooden or Metallic greenhouse dry in the rain, cover it with a water-resistant covering.

Capsicum farming using Wooden Greenhouses 

Wooden greenhouses can save some coins or rather the cost you invest for later returns. So doing capsicum in greenhouses is a profitable venture. You can spend less the Ksh. 200,000 in an 8 meters by 15 meters greenhouse, including seedlings. That’s a complete setup plus planting. Tank and tank structure might be the only big issue. But we often sort.

What makes our Wooden Greenhouses unique 

We have embraced the use of modern rails that makes the greenhouses look neat and also the introduction of side roll ups in wooden greenhouses