Greenhouse Cost and Sizes
Our greenhouse cost and sizes in Kenya are directly related because the greenhouse price per unit area decreases with an increase in the size of the greenhouse.
5 Key Factors That Determine Our Greenhouses Prices In Kenya
- unit size. The larger it is, the costlier it becomes for the reason that it take in more material and labour. The choice a greenhouse of size is determined by; land area, water availability, and a grower’s budget
- design. A tunnel type greenhouse is less costly than a vented type. This is because the latter has a larger roof surface area. Tunnel type greenhouses are for cooler highland locations, while the vented types are for warmer mid to low altitude areas. co-joined units are less costly than single units. For intance, 3 units measuring 30M x 8M built separately are more expensive than contructing them as one co-joined unit measuring 30M x 24M
- greenhouse construction frame material of the unit. Grekkon Limited as a top greenhouse construction company in Kenya, has an option of a low cost greenhouse constructed from timber. This is referred to as a wooden greenhouse, or the option of the more pricey metallic greenhouse. Both serve the same purposes
- frame treatment undertaken. Timber for greenhouse construction in Kenya is either treated with light organic solvent preservative (LOSP), or with used motor oil. These treatments protect the timber from termite attack. LOSP treatment is costlier, and preserves the wood longer. Motor oil has to be re-applied every so often and should not be in contact with the crop. Steel is either galvanised with zinc, or an aluminum paint coat is applied on the surface. In this too, the former treatment is costlier, and remains for long
- greenhouse crop type. our greenhouse construction cost in Kenya for each of these types is determined by the crop type. For instance, an indeterminate crop that requires an internal crop support system will have a more costly greenhouse than a short strawberry crop. The greenhouse installation cost of a plant propagation unit with misters and foggers is higher than a herbs and spices unit without such
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A galvanised metallic greenhouse vegetable production unit
Greenhouse construction in Kenya
These are the materials that determine our greenhouse installation prices in Kenya
I. UV treated greenhouse polythene with anti drip properties
This is the key material that protects the crop from the elements of weather; sun, wind and rain. It creates the ‘greenhouse effect’, and minimises disease and pest incidences on the crop. It is either clear or yellow in color. Clear greenhouse polythene for fruiting crops, or in ornamentals, bi or multi colors. This is because it allows in more light which these need for photosynthesis, the process that makes food for the plants. Yellow is for vegetative crops, and mono color ornamentals. In mono color ornamentals, it intensifies the color
II. Galvanised steel bars
They provide structural support to the greenhouse, and also to the crop as ‘crop support structures’ for tall indeterminate crops such as; tomato, peppers, and cucumbers
III. UV treated high density insect nets;
These keep away insect pests. They are for self pollinating (do not require external pollinators such as insects and birds) greenhouse crops
IV. Bird nets
These are only used in greenhouse crops that require insect pollination from bees, butterflies, hornets and many other pollinating insects. They allow in the insects, but keep away bird pests. An example of such a crop is strawberry
V. Profiles
They are screwed onto the galvanised steel bars so that the greenhouse cover is tucked in them
VI. Wiggle wires
Once the greenhouse cover is tucked in the profile, wiggle wires keep it in place so that it is not removed by wind or other physical force. Wiggle wires have a plastic covering to prevent damage to the greenhouse paper the are in direct contact with
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Wiggle wires hold in place a clear greenhouse polythene sheet tucked in a profile
VII. Screws
The join the profiles to the galvanised steel structure
VIII. Concrete
This is what supports the galvanised steel structures on the ground and keeps them upright
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Humidification through misters in a seedlings propagation greenhouse
Successful greenhouse farmers in Kenya grow both none food and food crops in our metallic greenhouses. Common greenhouse food crops are; tomato, peppers, strawberries, and cucumber. Galvanised steel bars, insect netting, screws, and profiles are our greenhouse construction materials. With labor addition, all now constitute your final greenhouse cost
Every Grekkon Limited greenhouse has a drip irrigation system for crop production, or a misting/ fogging system for seedlings propagation. Sprinkler irrigation systems are not installed in greenhouses
Greenhouse Cost And Sizes
Greenhouse Investment In Kenya FAQs
1.What is greenhouse farming?
2. What is the most profitable crop to grow in a greenhouse?
3. How profitable is greenhouse farming in Kenya?
Greenhouse farming consists of self-pollinating crops such as greenhouse indeterminate tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers, and also insect-pollinated crops like strawberries. These are high-value crops that require intense attention and protection from pestilences such as; hail, drought, pest, disease, storms, and cold. They are moderately profitable.
We design none food metallic greenhouses for flowers such as; roses, carnations, and chrysanthemums, and herbs such as geraniums, mint, basil, rosemary, and lemongrass. These crops are highly profitable and are grown by successful greenhouse farmers in Kenya.
4. How do you build a greenhouse?
Greenhouse farming in cool highland zones will have a tunnel-type greenhouse constructed because it conserves heat, while those in the warm lowlands will have a vented type greenhouse that allows better cooling. The difference between the two greenhouse types is that the vented type has a roof top ventilation. This is created by overlapping one side of the roof above the other (see the wooden greenhouse image below)
Our sizes range are small, medium and large
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A 30M x 8M tunnel type greenhouse by Grekkon Limited in Rimuruti area, Laikipia county. Notice the front sanitary pouch, and side roll up
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The interior of the tunnel type greenhouse
5. How much does a greenhouse cost?
How much does it cost to set up a greenhouse in Kenya?
Below are our greenhouse cost and sizes for galvanized metallic greenhouse tunnel-type structures with a drip irrigation kit, side roll-ups, and an entry pouch. We offer a crop support structure, a 1,000L tank, PPE kits, fertilizer, and seeds package at an extra cost. Consideration is made for a grower’s greenhouse budget. These prices include all greenhouse materials in Kenya
A. Small
Dimensions in meters |
Tomato Crop Population |
Price in KES |
15 x 8 | 600 | KES 195,000 |
24 x 8 | 800 | KES 275,000 |
30 x 8 | 1,200 | KES 365,000 |
40 x 8 | 1,500 | KES 530,000 |
48 x 8 | 1,600 | KES 600,000 |
B. Medium
Dimensions in meters |
Tomato Crop Population |
Price in KES |
24 x 16 | 1,500 – 1,600 | KES 540,000 |
30 x 16 | 2,400 | KES 660,000 |
40 x 16 | 3,000 | KES 990,000 |
C. Large
From 800M square. Kes 900 per meter square. We customise our price according to size, and your greenhouse budget
A low cost vented type wooden greenhouse in Kenya by Grekkon Limited
6.How thick does the plastic need to be for a greenhouse?
It will be 200 to 220 microns. Our greenhouse polythene price in Kenya is Kes 96/MSQ
7. What is the best covering for a greenhouse?
8. Are greenhouse tomatoes better than outdoor tomatoes?
Greenhouse tomatoes have less pesticide applied to them because the crop is protected. Greenhouse tomato farming prevents high pests and diseases outbreak. These tomatoes have a lower shelf life than open field tomatoes because their rind is softer than open field tomato. Complete exposure to the sun is what gives open field tomato tougher rind, assuming the same level of nutrition for both. To increase the shelf life of greenhouse tomato, calcium and boron feeding is necessary
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Ripe greenhouse tomato fruit
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Ripe open field tomato fruits
9. How well can a small-scale farmer run a greenhouse?
Grekkon Limited has developed manuals to assist small-scale farmers to achieve high yields in their greenhouses. We also conduct crop assessment visits during the first 4 months of production, free of charge. The reason we make it 4 months is because by this time, the crop has been harvetsed severally and the farmer knows all the basics of production
Greenhouse Cost And Sizes
Summary
For your greenhouse investment in Kenya, we provide a kit for an additional cost that consists of;
- Fertiliser (planting and topdressing)
- Pesticides; insecticides (long and short PHI), and fungicides (preventive and curative)
- Personal protective equipment
- goggles
- gas mask
- overalls
- gloves
- gumboots)
- A 20-liter knapsack sprayer
This secures your greenhouse budget. Our technical team is at hand to guide growers on the best greenhouse cost and sizes based on; crop type, location, and budget.
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Spraying agrochemicals on a young open field tomato crop donning the full PPE kit
How profitable is greenhouse farming in Kenya?
How to get high yields in your greenhouse farming
1. Soil test
Conduct a soil test to determine the right fertiliser regime. A soil test will be done in a soil testing laboratory after soil samples are collected from the site.
2. Nutrition
Before making your beds, trench to 2 feet and add manure mixed with soil and ash then do your bed over this trench. This will feed your indeterminate crop for many months, providing consistent productivity
3. Water usage
Drip irrigation is the method of watering your greenhouses. Tomato farming, strawberry farming, pepper farming, herbs farming, cucumber farming, and for every crop in the greenhouse.
4. Crops to grow
Indeterminate vegetable crops like; tomato, cucumber, strawberries herbs, and peppers. This is because the yield over a prolonged period of time, which is key in returning the greenhouse investment
5. Pests and diseases
Greenhouses reduce the incidence of pests and diseases because the crop is under a protective greenhouse cover
Hi want to construct green house fr yomato farming in 1/4.acre land cn u pls assist d cost …in eldoret .
.n do u give advices on hw to grw n what profit one cn make in such a land…
Good morning Nafisa,
Yes we do provide a detailed breakdown of the cost v revenue expectation. In addition, we provide full agronomy support through field visits and a detailed production manual.
These information and services are available once you appoint us to do the greenhouse. Please share your contact or reach us in Eldoret on 0711 895 635
Best regards,
Customer Service
Greetings, I am interested in the greenhouses but I am from Malawi and would want them installed here… I want a quote just for supply.. I will transport and install myself here
Good evening Phillip,
What greenhouse size do you need?
Best regards,
Customer Service
You quote prices and cost for galvanized metallic greenhouse tunnel-type structures which you indicated is for the cooler parts of the country).
I plan to install a greenhouse in Kajiado district, which is dry and hot. You mentioned elsewhere that this would need a vented type of greenhouse. How does this affect the price?
Good evening Martin,
The greenhouse price depends on the size. What greenhouse size do you need or alternatively, what crop, and at what crop population?
Best regards,
Customer Service
30 x 16
Did I miss the reply?
Good evening Martin,
What was your enquiry?
Best regards,
Customer Service
Hello Grekkon,
I contacted the Eldoret Branch, to my dismay the quoted price they sent me was far more than what appears on your website, could there be a reason for this?
Good evening Asea,
We’re sorry about this. Our IT team hadn’t updated the most recent greenhouse prices online. This is because of the rapid change in international material prices. Kindly allow us to address this.
Best regards,
Customer Service
I need 8*15m nethouse turnel 70% shade net with a door. Your offer is 175,000 and this includes the items listed i.e. farm inputs and protectives? Plus confirm
Regards Ann
Good morning Ann,
Thank you for reaching out to us. This is an old net house prices offer we were running in the year 2020. Currently,prices have changed to Kes 260,000, without the additional inputs.
If it is of interest, please share your contact number.
Best regards,
Customer Service
I would like to set up a shade net green house with drip kit in Hola, Tana River. Measurements 20metres by 10 metres. Kindly give me your qoute including erecting cost
Good evening George,
Our Mombasa office will respond to you. How far is your farm from Hola township?
Best regards,
Customer Service
i am interested in 30*8m green house, kindly send me the quaotation via 0712394540,. do u also supply and install irrigation systems at the same cost? and if not, how does is it cost?
Good afternoon Albert,
Cathy will send you the greenhouse cost quote by CoB today.
Best regards,
Customer Service
Dear Grekkon,
I’m interested in your small GH 15x8m to grow tomatoes. I have a farm in Somaliland and most of my neighbours import from China or India for some reason. Can you please me price quote including delivery to Hargeisa, Somaliland?
WhatsApp +252634075040
Kind regards,
Aw Bustaani
Good morning Bustaani,
This is well received. We will send the greenhouse price to you via email and copy you on your WhatsApp contact.
Best regards,
Customer Service
Hello, I’m looking for a 16m×30m greenhouses, with all necessary equipment included. Also do you all provide something like Synnefa called farmshield/farmspear system? Also I am located in Rwanda. I need for total pricing and delivery fees.Thanks. Contact +250791503278 Whatsapp
Dear Terell,
Sorry for the late response. Our systems had a issue which has now been resolved. We’ll be i touch shortly.
Best regards,
Customer Service
It’s actually called Farmshield/Farmspears system Synnefa.