Wooden Greenhouse Construction in Kenya

A Wooden greenhouse is a good alternative for first-time greenhouse farmers who may be low on budget. Wooden Greenhouse construction is easier and cheaper.

Wooden Greenhouses by Aqua Hub Kenya

Aqua Hub Kenya is the leading greenhouse supplier with construction and design expertise. They are known for quality and durable greenhouse structures in Kenya with appropriately low costs.
Consult us for guidance if you need a greenhouse, and we shall proceed and work together to design a great structure that will meet your goals.

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Wooden Greenhouse in Kenya

A wooden greenhouse is made of wooden poles and timber on the roofing parts. A polyethylene cover shields the structure entirely, providing a hot environment for growing plants.
Aqua Hub’s wooden greenhouses are in different sizes and dimensions that suit various crop populations. The common sizes of our greenhouses include.

• 8 x 15 m
• 8 x 24 m
• 8 x 30 m
• 16 x 24 m
• 16 x 40 m

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Wooden Greenhouse Construction Costs in Kenya

The cost of wooden greenhouse construction in Kenya depends on the greenhouse size that is required. For the wide range of sizes that we do our prices are below;

Why Choose Our Wooden Greenhouses

Affordable: We assure you that you will make a solution for your growing needs that comes within your budget.
Durability: Our greenhouses are durable, they come with measures to curb environmental effects such as termites.
Quality: We deal with quality materials, design, and construction.
Reliability: Our greenhouse structures are reliable to use in propagation and take a short time to complete.
Economical: Comes in low construction and maintenance costs.
Environmentally friendly: Our wooden greenhouses are good for environmental safety and contain zero harm to the environment.
Ease of Repair and Expansion: it is easier to scale up your wooden greenhouse sizes in cases where growing needs arise.
Management is Easier: Wooden greenhouses are easier to manage, unlike modern automated greenhouses.

Which Greenhouse Size Should You Choose?

The appropriate size of a greenhouse to choose depends on certain factors.

• Cost – the greenhouse cost increases with an increase in size. You should consider a size that is close to or within your budget.
• Location – the location or area you want to build your greenhouse has to be suitable. If the area is windy, then some designs may not be suitable.
• Target crop population – consider the plants you want to grow and choose a structure that can accommodate all your crops.
• Space for construction – Consider the available space to build your greenhouse should be able to accommodate the size you want.

Wooden Greenhouse Construction Materials

1. Treated Wooden Poles – We provide treated wooden poles for support in a wooden greenhouse.
2. UV-treated Polyethylene Cover – a plastic UV-treated polyethylene cover for covering the greenhouse structure. 200-micron gauge for flowers, vegetables and herbs
3. Profiles and wires – Profiles and wires are essential for attaching the greenhouse polyethylene cover to the structure.
4. Insect nets – UV-resistant insect nets to prevent insect entry into the greenhouse.
5. Cement and Ballast – for reinforcement of wooden poles into the ground to enhance firmness.
6. Drip Irrigation Kits – Pipe connection and installation for effective water distribution in your irrigation system.
7. Gutters – For collecting water from the roof of the greenhouse, you can connect to the tanks or water sources.

How to Construct Your Wooden Greenhouse

1. Select a good area to build your greenhouse; should be flat and well-drained for a better-growing venture.
2. Choose an appropriate design and size that suits your crop. Consult with our Greenhouse experts.
3. Purchase the materials for Greenhouse Construction. You are assured of getting quality greenhouse kits from Aqua Hub Kenya.
4. Prepare the land by cultivating and clearing the vegetation.
5. Erect the wooden poles and construct the frames. Attach them with nails.
6. Fix profiles or channel locks on the edges of the greenhouse using screws or nails.
7. Attach the greenhouse polyethylene cover and use the wires to lock the cover onto the channel lock.

What Crops to Cultivate in your Greenhouse?

Under the right greenhouse environment, you can grow various crops that are known to be very profitable.

• Tomato – tomato plants produce high yield when done in a hot environment with sufficient water
• Capsicum – The high demand for capsicum in Kenya makes it highly profitable in the market. It does well in greenhouses as well.
• Cucumber – Produce is great under high control conditions.
• Strawberry – Greenhouse condition promotes early ripening and long harvest season. Low diseases and animal attacks on your fruits.

Tips for Enhancing Greenhouse Growth Efficiency

Before you start planting your greenhouse you need to conduct a soil test to consider what type of crops you can do.
If your soil turns out to be of unsuitable PH or contaminated, you can grow on planting bags using cocopeat.
Lime can also be used to stabilize the PH of soil; agronomists need to be consulted on what to do.

Advantages of Wooden Greenhouses

1. They are relatively less costly compared to metallic types
2. Wooden greenhouse structures are more likely to resist damage from wind and heavy rains.
3. Flexible in size as custom sizes are easy to build.
4. Wooden poles are readily available thus easier to construct