The cost of greenhouse construction in Kenya ranges from KES 100,000 – KES 990,000. Note that the cost can exceed this range when talking of large commercial greenhouse construction. Another important cost determinant is the automation which increases the the total cost.

Greenhouse construction has been perfected, simplified and made convenient by Faulu Irrigation LTD. With varied greenhouse designs of 8 x 15m, 8 x 24m, 8 x 30 m among other sizes, we cater for your farming needs.

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Cost of greenhouse construction in Kenya

As outlined above, the cost of constructing a greenhouse in kenya is according to size and design of greenhouse.

Cost of wooden Greenhouse Construction in Kenya

Wooden greenhouse cost between KES 170,000 – KES 550,000 for standard sizes. Other custom sizes of wooden greenhouse can exceed this range to KES 900,000 or more.

Cost of Metallic Greenhouse construction in Kenya

Metallic greenhouse in Kenya cost between KES 230,000 – KES 1,000,000 and more for large sizes.

Simplified Breakdown of Greenhouse Construction Cost in Kenya

What the cost of Greenhouse construction caters for

The cost of greenhouse construction is a total cost for materials, irrigation system and labour for installation. The materials incurred varies for wooden and metallic greenhouse.

For a wooden greenhouse the cost caters for:

• Wooden Poles
• UV treated Polythene Sheet
• Steel Profiles
• Insect net
• Nails
• Tapping Screws
• Gutters
• Crop support structures.
• Drip Irrigation Kit
• Cement, ballast and sand

On the other hand, metallic greenhouse cost is for:

• Painted metal or galvanized steel pipes.
• 200-micron UV treated polythene sheet
• Steel Profiles
• Tapping Screws
• Gutters
• Crop support wires and ropes
• Wiggle wires
• Cement, sand and ballast.

Additional Cost | Materials that can add Cost

• Fertilizer injector | fertigation kit – to supply fertilizer using drip irrigation system.
• Shade net – if your region is hot you can use it to reduce temperature in the greenhouse.
• Transport charges – the cost of supply of greenhouse materials to the site. Varies with the location of your site.
• Casual labour – the cost of casual labour or manual labourers that will help our technicians handle the installation.
• Seedling trays – for growing seedlings.
• Planting bags – if your soil is not viable for production you will need to use planting bags.
• Cocopeat – in case you are growing seedlings or want to mix with soil for optimal performance.

What Can be Cultivated in Our Greenhouses

• Tomato – indeterminate tomato varieties.
• Cucumbers
• Sweet bell pepper or capsicum – red, yellow and green capsicum such as Parella F1, Ilanga F1, California Wonder and commandant F1.
• Strawberry – strawberry loves hot environment.
• Herbs – common herbs include mint, oregano, cilantro, basil, thyme among others.
• Vegetable – kales, spinach, broccoli, lettuce, aragula, mustard greens and French beans.

NB: We require that a site survey be done to check on suitability. Our technician will conduct measurement, check on the water source and land topography.

The client will incur cost of transport, casuals and site survey fee.

You also need to conduct soil test. You can get support or more information from our partner agronomist.

Advantage of Greenhouse Construction in Kenya

Investing in a greenhouse has a wide range of advantages to farmers in Kenya explained below.

• First, greenhouse construction improves agricultural yield. With high yield the return on investment in farming is high.
• Secondly, you harvest high quality produce meet market demand and in turn fetch high prices.
• You get to grow crops throughout the year. Because greenhouse allow for control and boost growing conditions, crops can be grown in all months.
• With a greenhouse, you get access to vegetables at low cost. This saves on cost of buying groceries at high prices in supermarkets and markets.
• Greenhouse construction also help utilize land to enhance high productivity. Small space can produce more yield than open farms.
• High return on investment with low risk. Greenhouse farming has high returns and low risks because of high control.
• You can grow wide variety of crops. A greenhouse is suitable for growing many crops, you are free to choose from a list of high yield and profitable ones.
• Wide range of greenhouse sizes gives you options to choose the one you can meet the purchase and operation cost.

Checklist or greenhouse construction breakdown by Faulu Irrigation LTD

At Faulu Irrigation LTD we have custom and standard greenhouse construction cost checklist for you. Get the quote for your desired greenhouse for free by contacting our team.

We have proven high value greenhouse designs made of wooden or metallic structures. Our greenhouse construction cost favors both small scale and large scale farmers.

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