Greenhouse Farming on Low Budget 2025

Aqua Hub LTD deals with commercial and small-scale greenhouse projects specifically designed to enhance greenhouse farming on a lower budget. Are you interested in greenhouse farming but cannot meet the afford a desired structure? You don’t have to worry anymore, Aqua Hub Kenya, constructs a custom greenhouse that will allow you to start small but meet the goals of your production.

Cost Of Greenhouse Farming on Low Budget

The cost of greenhouse farming on low budget ranges from KES 70,000 to KES 150,000 depending on the type of greenhouse. Construction costs of low budget greenhouse range from KES 10,000 to KES 15,000.

Requirements to Build a Greenhouse on low Budget

• Wooden poles – most common for greenhouse structures of low budget
• Polythene sheet – for cover of the greenhouse. A polythene covers to house the structure
• Shade nets -for shade houses covering
• Profiles and channel lock – to hold the polythene sheet
• Tapping screws – for holding the wooden poles.
• Painted metal pipes – for making metallic greenhouse structure.

How to Start Greenhouse Farming on a Lower Budget

Wooden Greenhouse: Offers affordable Production

Doing greenhouse farming on a wooden structure is less costly compared to buying metallic greenhouse. Wood structures are readily available and very cheap; thus, you can afford the desired size which is much financial strain.

Select an Affordable Greenhouse Design

The cost of greenhouse is also determined by the design of the structure. A greenhouse design determines the amount of materials to use thus affecting the cost. Affordable designs are small tunnel, gabled wooden designs and shade houses.

Small greenhouse sizes

Small custom greenhouses are available, especially wooden structures and they can enhance profitable farming.

Cost-effective Pest and Disease Control

Using cost-effective measures to prevent the spread of diseases and pest effects is another way to greatly reduce costs. Pesticides are expensive and harmful to soil, water and environment at large. Affordable pest control measures include using insect nets and bird nets to keep away insects and birds.

Propagating Your own Seeds

You can reduce the expense of greenhouse farming by starting your own seedlings on trays.  By doing this, you cut the cost of buying expensive seedlings from a vendor.

Seedling Propagation using cocopeat

Instead of risking your production or propagation using normal soil which could be infected, you can use cocopeat medium.  Cocopeat is treated and free from soil borne diseases.

To propagate seedlings you need seedling trays to ensure 100 % seedling germination and maturity. Propagation with trays uses cocopeat or peat moss as a planting medium. The advantage of trays is their affordable cost and UV treated nature which enhances durability.

Organic Weed control using mulching

Organic mulches save on weed control cost. You won’t need to buy herbicides or spend it on weeding once you use grass mulches. Mulching paper is another artificial way of organic weed control. A plastic mulch paper is laid on a crop farm and pierced to allow plants to protrude while covering the space in between plant lines.

The plastic cover totally prevents weed growth, evaporation and soil erosion. They are applicable for greenhouse farming of strawberries.

Affordable Drip Kits

Drip irrigation kits can save on cost while greatly reducing the rate of water wastage. Drip kits once installed supply water manually without needing energy to distribute water. With drip irrigation, you cut labor costs, reduce water bills and enhance higher yield on production.

Benefits of Greenhouse Farming on Low Budget

Saving on Cost: budget friendly greenhouses reduce the cost of farming, ensuring you can save for other expenses.

Extensive growing seasons: like large greenhouses, low budget structures also provide controlled and optimal climate. With optimal growing conditions, plants attain long harvest seasons.

Higher Yields: high productivity due to better growing conditions.

Low cost of maintenance and repair: due to their small size, you often spend less on repair or maintenance of the greenhouse.

High profit: You get more income due to high yield from high value crops such as vegetables and fruits.

Faster installation: a small or low budget greenhouse design takes a shorter time to construct.

Climate Control: small greenhouses also use controlled irrigation, temperature and humidity control mechanisms such as ventilation and fans.

Protection from Harsh Climate: greenhouse structure keeps the plants protected from harsh weather; heavy storms, rain and wind could cause damage on plants.

Factors to Consider when Building a Greenhouse on low Budget

Crops to grow – hydroponic plants require large tunnels or vented greenhouse structures.  Other tall growing plants such as cucumber may also require proper space and ventilation.

Cost – your budgeted amount will determine the size of custom greenhouse you can afford to build.

Location – the place where you are planning to set up a greenhouse also determines which type of greenhouse to build. For example, areas with heavy winds and storms require effective and durable greenhouse.

Materials needed – depending on the availability of the materials needed to build the greenhouse you get to decide which viable option to choose.

Practices for Greenhouse Farming on Low Budget

• Choose the Right Crops: Start with plants that benefit most from a greenhouse environment and are relatively easy to grow, like leafy greens, herbs, tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers.
• Succession Planting: Maximize your space by planting new crops as soon as old ones are harvested.
• Vertical Growing: Utilize vertical space with trellises, hanging baskets, and stacked containers to grow more in a small footprint.
• Companion Planting: Plant beneficial companions together to deter pests naturally and improve growth.

Where to Buy Greenhouse Farming Structures on Low Budget

Aqua Hub Kenya is the reliable supplier of structures and materials for greenhouse farming on a low budget. Whether you want to start on a small-scale or large-scale basis, we are ready to meet your growing needs at affordable rates.

Call 0790719020