Onion Drip Irrigation Kit
Grekkon Limited’s onion drip irrigation kit is for crops with close spacing. These are; onion, garlic, lemongrass, herbs, strawberry, and green/ French beans. A farmer will choose to have either raised beds or just plain lying land to install an onion irrigation drip kit. Commercial production of onions needs irrigation, and we train onion farmers on how to irrigate onions in Kenya. The knowledge of water requirements for onion is key to ensure that onion yield per acre is high. Key to understanding too is irrigation methods for onion; the pros and cons so as to make an informed decision.
Center pivot overhead irrigation in an onion field
Onion varieties in Kenya do not determine the irrigation method adopted. For example, a hybrid seed onion farmer, and another practicing Red Creole OPV variety onion farming will irrigate the same way. Spring onion farming too is largely through irrigation.
Overhead irrigation through; pivot systems, rain hose kits, rain gun, and impact sprinklers work, but are water inefficient.
Drip irrigation by Grekkon Limited in an onion field
How to grow onions using a drip irrigation system
Bed making; Your beds will be 1M wide to allow for 3 rows of drip lines, and 30cm high for good drainage. Drainage is key to prevent bulb rot for onions and garlic, and root rot for beans as a result of stagnant water.
- Drip irrigation tapes laying; 3 rows of drip lines will be laid per bed. Each drip line row is 20cm apart and they will be laid 20cm from the edge of the bed. Where no beds are made, each row is 30cm apart.
Onion Drip Irrigation Kit FAQs
1. What is the cost of an onion drip irrigation kit?
| Acreage | Size in Meters Square | Price in KES |
| 1/8th acre | 506 | KES 38,000 |
| 1/4 acre | 1,024 | KES 55,000 |
| 1/2 acre | 2,025 | KES 85,000 |
| 1 acre | 4,048 | KES 165,000 |
These are prices for 3 drip rows per bed
Hybrid onion seed price in Kenya is a determining factor in the area under irrigation
2. How do you irrigate an onion?
Use closely spaced drip emitters of 10cm to 15cm apart and below. Onion drip irrigation spacing is important in ensuring that there will be no irrigation dry shadows. Irrigate in the morning hours and avoid late evening irrigation
In a 1M width section, install 3 rows of drip lines, and 4 rows of drip lines in a 1.2M width section. This ensures sufficient water for the crop
3. Do onions require a lot of water?
No. An onion plant will require just an inch of water per week under dry conditions. Too much water causes bulb rot
4. When should you stop watering onions?
Stop watering onions 14 days before harvesting. This is when the mature leaves begin to droop.
5. What PSI should you use for drip irrigation?
Grekkon Limited’s drip irrigation systems are designed to operate at 10 to 35 PSI
Double emitter 16mm drip pipe in Kenya
6. Do onions need lots of sun?
Yes. 10 to 12 hours of sunlight for bulb formation in the tropics
7. Should I water onions?
Yes. One inch of water 3 times a week is enough.
8. Can you grow onions in hot weather?
Yes. So long as enough irrigation water is given to the crop
Components of an onion drip kit
- Tank connector for low pressure gravity flow
- Water pump connectors for high pressure flow
- A venturi fertigation system (optional)
- Filtration system
- PVC ball valves
- HDPE pipe and fittings for HDPE main and sub main-lines
- PVC pipes and PVC fittings for PVC main and sub main lines
- 15cm drip emitter spacing drip tape, and drip fittings
Onion beds have 3 drip line rows each
Stanley here from kitui,how much is one bundle of drip lines?
Good morning Stanley,
A roll of drip tape is from Kes 8,500. See our price details in this link below, then advice us on the number of rolls you need
https://grekkon.com/cost-of-drip-irrigation-in-kenya/
Best regards,
Customer Service
I am Stanley from kitui,an irrigation engineer,I have customers in need of irrigation kits and installation ,do you have a store in kitui or it’s environs?
Good morning Stanley,
Our onion drip irrigation kits for sale in Kitui are supplied from our Utawala store in Nairobi. We make same day deliveries
Best regards,
Customer Service
Hello I am located in kampi ya moto nakuru County, I would like to do onion farming in a quarter acre of land to start with. How much will it cost me. My number 0722601615
Good morning Emma,
To discuss your 1/4 acre onion drip irrigation kit price, our Nyahururu office will reach you shortly
Best regards,
Customer Service
I wish to grow onions on one acre in Gatundia ,Rimuruti area.
Need advice 0722311298
Good evening Shelmith,
We will make a site visit to give you a detailed quote on your onion drip irrigation kit cost in Kenya
Our team from Nyahururu will reach you
Best regards,
Customer Service
i havee a 4 acre land in kajiado county and i want to do onion drip irrigation farming. Kindly reach me or send me the kitengela oofice number. my number is 0722374015
Good morning Vincent,
This is well received. Samson from our Nairobi commercial team will reach you with details for this onion drip irrigation kit requirement.
Best regards,
Customer Service
I am interested in growing onions in a 1 acre land, in Eldoret. Kindly advise on the total cost, right from setting up a tank (will be getting water from a borehole) to the drip. The land is flat and rectangular of 75m by 55M
Good afternoon Jonathan,
The approximate cost of an onion drip irrigation system for that acreage is from Kes 168,000. The cost of the tank is from Kes 65,000 for the 10,000 liter capacity.
Please share your number for our Eldoret team to reach you, or call us in Eldoret on 0711 895 635
Best regards,
Customer Service
I advice you to select averiaty first in order to avoid loses in your farm
I plan to farm onions in Kitengela.
Happy new year David,
Sure, our onion drip irrigation kits in Kenya will meet your crop’s irrigation needs. Once you’re ready, get in touch with us. We’re glad to support you
Best regards,
Customer Service
Got a 10 acre piece of land that I would want to put onions, even though I would want to start with one acre then improve acreage with time
My land is located in Chemelil kisumu county
My contact 0722345575
Dear Lamech,
Herbert from Our Kisumu office will call you shortly. We look forward to working together sir!
Best regards,
Customer Service
I am in Namibia do you have agent here or in South Africa
Good morning Rudolf,
We are an irrigation systems company in Kenya but without an agent in Namibia or SA. However, we do supply and undertake projects in southern Africa
Best regards,
Customer Service
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