Greenhouse Irrigation Systems in Kenya
Rainfall is shielded from reaching the growing environment inside a greenhouse. Therefore, a method of irrigation is needed for crops to obtain water for growth and nutrient supply. Greenhouse irrigation systems make it easier to water and supply fertilizers in a greenhouse.
Although many irrigation methods exist, only a few are effective for proper irrigation and crop production in the greenhouse environment.
Small greenhouse irrigation systems
Are for smaller greenhouse sizes including 8 x 15m. May come at conveniently lower prices due to the design for small structures.
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Best greenhouse irrigation systems
Aqua Hub provides quality automated greenhouse irrigation systems designed for irrigation and temperature control.
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Automatic watering system for greenhouse
Greenhouse farming is increasingly becoming convenient with the use of automatic irrigation systems to enable effective water supply. Drip irrigation systems and sprinklers can be integrated with automatic controllers to improve their workability.
How much are Greenhouse Irrigation Systems?
The cost of a greenhouse irrigation system varies with the type and efficiency. Drip Kits may vary from KES 30,000 to KES 100,000 depending on the size of the greenhouse.
Sprinklers vary in price according to the size and type of sprinkler head at hand.
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What Types of Irrigation Systems for Greenhouses?
Sprinklers
Overhead sprinklers can be used in greenhouses to irrigate crops that are not prone to fungal infections.
Misters and Sprayers
Misting devices are smaller in size with small nozzles for irrigation of greenhouses with seedlings or nursery beds.
They also work as temperature regulators during hot hours in a greenhouse. Misters are fitted on the roofs of greenhouses to water crops from overhead positions.
Drip Kits
Drip Irrigation kits are the most effective Irrigation systems for greenhouse and field environments. Irrigation with drip uses less water thus making it easier and economical to grow crops.
You don’t waste water and at the same time, you can easily feed your crops by drip fertigation technique.
Drip irrigation kits is a perfect solution for a greenhouse as it does not take up much space to set up. The ease of connection and installation enhances its
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Greenhouse Drip Irrigation Kits
Drip Irrigation Kits are available at convenient rates at Aqua Hub Kenya, the best Irrigation equipment supplier in Kenya.
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Complete Greenhouse Drip Irrigation Kits
A complete Drip Irrigation kit package is inclusive of various accessories and items such as;
- Driplines
- HDPE pipes for main and sub mainline connection
- Ball Cork
- Start Connectors
- Female and Male Adapters
- Tee fittings
- End Plugs
- Filters
- Fertilizer Kits
- Pressure Regulators
- Air Valves
How to Design Greenhouse irrigation system
Depends on the type of Irrigation system you are installing into your greenhouse. If the purpose is to water crops efficiently, you need a drip irrigation system.
On the other hand, if you intend to control the temperature of your system, you need misters and sprayers.
How to install Greenhous Drip Kits
- Construct a Greenhouse and prepare the inside growing environment.
- Cultivate the soil and break it loose.
- Add manure or lime then make planting beds. Should be spaced 30 apart and raised 30 cm above the ground.
- Lay and connect mainline pipes on the surface.
- Using a drill bit, make holes on the mainline supply pipe.
- Connect rubber rings to the holes for secure connection to driplines
- Insert start connectors and connect driplines.
- Use end plugs on the end of driplines.
- Connect to the water source which should be a 3 m high raised tank.
Which Greenhouse Irrigation System is the Best?
Drip Irrigation is the best way to distribute water to your green house plants.
It is suitable for Irrigation of crops such as;
- Tomato
- Capsicum
- Strawberry
- Flowers such as lilies and bougainvillea
- Herbs such as rosemary and basil.
Benefits of Aqua Hub Greenhouse Irrigation Systems
Water efficiency: Our Irrigation systems are highly water efficient since they save much water.
Quality: We supply quality Irrigation systems in Kenya.
Durable: Our drip and Sprinkler systems are highly durable and able to lower the cost of maintenance.
Affordability: We are among the affordable suppliers of irrigation systems in Kenya.
Easier Fertilizer application: it is simple to add Fertilizers to your plants inside a greenhouse through use of Irrigation systems.
Saves on time and labor: drip kits and automated Irrigation systems saves on labor and cost of manual Irrigation..
Higher crop yield: drip irrigation kits enhance high crop production since they receive maximum nutrients and water.
Ease of installation and maintenance: it is easy to install and maintain irrigation systems for greenhouses.
