Grekkon Limited is a large irrigation equipment supplier company in Kenya. The company was voted in 2019 by farmers as the best irrigation systems company in Kenya, to win the prestigious Agribusiness Excellence Award 2019. This anchored us among the top irrigation companies in Kenya. Grekkon Limited won the award in recognition of its training to smallholder irrigation farmers in Africa on;
- How to choose the right irrigation system
- On what are the most efficient ways to irrigate crops
- And answering commonly asked questions such as; what do you need for drip irrigation?
A bumper harvest of potato grown under a drip irrigation system installed by Grekkon Limited in Aldai area, Nandi county
What we offer
Our irrigation systems in Kenya are; drip kits, rain hose systems, rain gun sprinklers, impact sprinklers, and pop-up sprinklers. We supply and install various types of irrigation equipment. This is according to; crop type, topography, available water, location, and client’s budget. Our broad range of accessories, equipment, and systems covers; farms, greenhouses, lawns, and golf courses. Our irrigation pipes for sale support overhead systems, drip systems equipment, and rain hose kits. They are diverse in each category to meet specific crop and grower demands.
VEGETABLE DRIP KITS
Our vegetable drip kit is designed according to the crop. Watermelons that are sparsely spaced have 1 drip line per bed, tomato, cabbage, pepper have 2 drip lines per bed and closely spaced crops like onion, garlic, strawberry, herbs have 3 drip lines per bed. Crop spacing determines the emitter spacing used on the drip line. Grekkon Limited’s drip kits have a flow rate of 1.5 liters to 2 liters per hour, are 0.4mm thick, and 16mm in diameter. We have an option of single or double emitters on each drip irrigation equipment. The former for low water gravity flow, the latter for high-pressure machine pumped water flow.
BUTTON DRIPPERS
Button drip irrigation is for biannual and perennial crops that are sparsely spaced. Orchards, forestry, parks, and hedges are watered using this system. We install both adjustable and none adjustable button drippers with flow rates of up to 70 liters per hour.
RAIN GUN SPRINKLERS
Rain gun sprinklers are high pressure, high volume water sprinklers for diverse crops. We supply them as 1”, 1.5″, 2″, and 2.5″ brass and steel units with a lifetime of 50 years. Before installing any rain gun sprinkler, we assist the grower in determining his/ her water sufficiency and supplying the appropriate pump to power the sprinkler unit.
IMPACT SPRINKLERS
Our plastic or brass sprinklers work under low gravity and high pressure water flow. Water discharge rate, optimum working pressure and spray radius is determined by the nozzle size, for which we have; 1/2″, 3/4” and 1″.
POP UP SPRINKLERS
Pop-up sprinklers are set below ground level to water lawns and golf courses. As the name suggests, they are pushed up by water under high pressure and rotate 360 degrees for over a timed period. Grekkon Limited’s pop up sprinklers are available as; 1/2″ and 3/4″.
RAIN HOSE KITS
Rain Hose is a high-pressure irrigation system with nanotechnology. It is a flexible HDPE hose with a pattern of sequential holes punctured along its width. Nanotechnology puncturing provides uniformity of emission. It works well in crop nurseries, low-lying vegetable crops, and in crops that cannot be drip irrigated such as carrot.
FAQs
1.What is the main function of irrigation?
To provide water to crops during periods of insufficient rainfall. Also, to grow crops in places where there is no rainfall at all such as greenhouses
2. What are the three main types of irrigation?
2.1. Overhead: This is when the crop is watered from above. Besides irrigating the crop, it raises humidity which is important in crop pests and diseases management. However, it has high water losses as a result of evaporation. It is water inefficient because excess water is applied. Irrigation is done on places without beds such as paths. This encourages weed growth, which increases the farm’s operational costs. Examples of overhead irrigation are; sprinkler systems, pivot irrigation and the rain hose irrigation
2.2. Surface: This is when water is provided directly at the base of the plant. Examples are; basin, furrow, and drip irrigation. Basin and furrow irrigation are the least expensive methods because the capital outlay is minimal. But like overhead irrigation, they are water inefficient, with high evaporation rates. They also cause heavy leaching of minerals. Drip irrigation is water efficient, but is expensive to install
2.3. Sub-surface. This is the use of underground pipes to deliver water directly to the roots beneath. It is the most water efficient method of irrigation with zero evaporation losses, and also because it delivers water exactly where it is needed. It is the most expensive irrigation method to install
3. What are the four types of irrigation systems by Grekkon Limited?
3.1. Sprinkler/ overhead irrigation; rain gun sprinklers for high volume discharge, impact sprinklers, butterfly sprinklers for small gardens, meganet sprinklers, and pop up sprinklers for lawns, gardens, courts and stadiums
3.2. Rain hose irrigation systems for multiple uses
3.3. Drip irrigation for vegetable crops, and button drip irrigation for trees
A 1″ rain gun sprinkler installed by Grekkon Limited in Sagana area, Murang’a county irrigating pasture
4. What is the cost of drip irrigation per acre?
It depends on the crop type. From Kes 55,000 for fruits to Kes 145,000 for densely populated crops like onion
5. How many drip lines per acre?
This is determined by the crop type. The smaller it is, the higher the number of drip lines
Onion, garlic, strawberry will have 3 drip lines per bed. Cabbage, capsicums, tomato, potato will have 2 drip rows per bed. Water melon, butternut will have one drip line per bed
6. How much is a sprinkler system for 1 acre in Kenya?
The cost of a sprinkler system in Kenya is from Kes 60,000 per acre
7. What is the best irrigation system in Kenya?
For water use efficiency, drip irrigation is the best, but the most costly to install
8. Which irrigation type is most affordable?
Basin or furrow flood irrigation is the cheapest and oldest irrigation method. However, it requires voluminous amounts of water
9. How many liters of water can irrigate 1 acre?
We recommend a minimum of 16,000 litres for dry land per irrigation session. This amount will decrease as consistent irrigation is undertaken
10. What irrigation is expensive?
Sub-surface drip irrigation is the most expensive irrigation system. It requires special emitters that work underground, and specialised installation equipment
Nice systems and I would like you to support me lodwar turkana county thanks
Good afternoon Patrick,
Thank you. As a top irrigation company in Kenya, we’ll gladly support you through our Eldoret office when you’re ready.
Best regards,
Customer Service
I have a 15acre farm in Garissa along river Tana. Kindly recommend a suitable diesel engine water pump to pump water from the river for furrow irrigation. Thanks
Good morning Idris,
Our right irrigation diesel water pump cost in Kenya is Kes 180,000 for your 15 acres. It provides 100,000 litres per hour, has a pressure rating of 100M / 10bars, and the outlet pipe size is 3″. See details of it in this link: https://grekkon.com/diesel-water-pump-prices-in-kenya/
Then provide us with your number for us to call you back.
Best regards,
Customer Service
I need a DC submersible water pump with at least 3 m3 per hour. Do you have anything, and what is the price?
The tank is 20 ft up, pumping water from a well.
Good morning George,
Our solar submersible water pump price in Kenya is Kes 65,000 for that volume of water. The cost of solar panels, cabling and installation labour is Kes 45,000, so a total of Kes 110,000.
You haven’t shown the depth of your well. This pump will do up to a maximum depth of 70M assuming your given tank height.
Best regards,
Customer Service
I misspoke above. I already have a 3 m3 submersible pump but it is insufficient due to the land size. Can you provide a quote for 10 m3 and above? The well is 200 m deep but the current pump sits 70 m deep. Also I already have solar panels installed.
Good morning George,
For your borehole solar water pump price in Kenya quote, advise us on;
1. The size of the motor in kW or the total amount of kW supplied by the solar panels
2. Share with us your test pumping report on info@grekkon.co.ke so that we understand your well yield, and the recommended pump setting depth
Best regards,
Customer Service
Hi Admin,
I do not have the motor rating, but I have 16 x 265 W (4.24 kW) panels.
Neighborhood approx. 800 meters yield is 6 m3 per hour/ 50,000 liters per day .
I was sizing pumps from your site and was wondering if SBH2000 or SBH3000 (preferred) would work.
I appreciate your time and timely response.
Good afternoon George,
The SBH2,000 and SBH 3,000 are electric submersible water pumps, not solar. For your solar needs, we have to quote one that is of that wattage, and yield. Do we still mtch it to 70M depth? We were keen to have the test pumping report so that we’re sure of he recommended depth and yield.
Best regards,
Customer Service
I do not have the report. Do you do the test and how much is it? I will send an email with the google drop pin location of the farm.
My borehole is 60mts,pls explain me 1)Type of solar pump for at least 3000ltrs/h. (2)panel size and prices (3)can I use raingun and how?
Good morning Harrison,
Your borehole solar submersible water pump is Kes 115,000. This includes the cost of solar panels, and the cables. For the rain gun sprinkler, you have to use a high pressure diesel or petrol water pump or an electric surface water pump to drive it using water from a water pan or tank
Best regards,
Customer Service
My farm is in Rwanda. I have 2.1 hectares on a lake. So water will be pumped from the lake. I’m growing avocado 4×4 meters apart. I will be growing cash crops between the avocado, can be watermelon, cucumbers, strawberries, etc..
I would like you to recommend a suitable and affordable irrigation system including all equipment needed.
Please give your best price including transportation to Kigali.
Thanks
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Good morning Fadl
Your irrigation system request is well received. We’re contacting you right away.
Best regards,
Customer Service
Good morning Fadi,
Please see our detailed response on email
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Customer Service
please give the cost of the dripline roll.
Good afternoon Patrick,
Our double emitter drip irrigation pipe roll is Kes 8,000. How many rolls do you need, and where are you located?
Best regards,
Customer Service
Helo, I am a horticulture farmer in Isiolo currently using a dam and furrow system and would like to upgrade to a drip system for onions. The parcel of land is 5acres amd would like to know what the cost would be and what are the timelines
Good morning Mutwiri,
To provide you with a detailed onion drip kit price in Kenya, we will do a site survey. Please share your contact number for us to reach you or call us in Meru on 0113 679 873.
Meanwhile, learn how we cost our onion drip irrigation system in this link: https://grekkon.com/onion-drip-irrigation-kit/
Best regards,
Customer Service
how much do you sell the equipment for button drippers
Good morning David,
Our button drippers are Kes 12 per piece retail. How many units do you need?
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Customer Service
Hello, speaking from Tanzania, I need drip irrigation system for avocado orchard three (3) Acres, spacing 7×7 metres. I use a water pump directly from the river, kindly give a quotation and other issue to consider as an advise…
With thanks
Good morning Musa,
An avocado drip irrigation kit for an acre with that spacing is Kes 110,000 / $1,000 to cover all material and labor.
However, for a detailed quote, we need to visit or have an elaborate farm sketch.
Please share your contact number.
Best regards,
Customer Service
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Do you have fertigation units. Please share specs and price.
Hi. I need to irrigate about 2.5 acres. There is a water tower and a borehole with an electric powered pump in the farm. The crops are short and long. Advise on the sprinkler type. I thought of the rain gun type operated with a surface electric booster pump. Please advise on this or other sprinkler options. I am not keen on drip irrigation for other reasons. The terrain is flat. Tell me a quote with an appropriate delivery pipe size. Thank you
Good evening Edmund,
A rain gun sprinkler will do best. However, before we can recommend on the size tell us
1. what is the out of eat size of your surface electric water in pump
2. What is it’s head and flow rate?
Please share you contact number
Best regards,
Customer Service
i need rain gun which can irrigate 40mtrs diameter, give me the quote.
Good evening Muia,
We have this ran gun sprinkler unit available at Kes 19,000. Please share your contact with us.
Learn more here; https://grekkon.com/rain-gun-sprinklers-2/
Best regards,
Customer Service
What about drilling a well or what will be the source of water which will be used for irrigation
Dear Jairus,
Borehole drilling is also a source of water.
Best regards,
Customer Service