Metallic Greenhouses

Metallic Greenhouse Prices in Kenya

The price of metallic greenhouse in Kenya ranges between Kes. 100,000 to Kes. 450,000. This price range is attributed to size and type of metal used. Below are the various sizes with their respective prices.

Size	Approx No of Tomato Plants	Cost
8m x 15m	500	KES 300,000
8m x 25m	800	KES 390,000
8m x 30m	1000	KES 460,000
16m x 30m	2000	KES 650,000

The above cost is inclusive of

• Drip Irrigation system complete with drip lines and filtration system
• Entry pouch for disinfection,
• Sand, cement and ballast
• Insect netting for insect pest control and ventilation
• 200 microns (1,000 gauge ) greenhouse polythene cover
• Installation cost
• Note. Cost does not cover transport cost to site, chemicals , management cost, tank and tank structure

Benefits of metallic greenhouses

Metallic Greenhouses in Kenya offer the best alternative for farmers who would wish to grow tomatoes, sweet peppers and other high value crops under a greenhouse environment. Metallic greenhouses in Kenya are more durable than wooden greenhouses but more expensive. They however are very durable as they have the potential of lasting for more than a decade as wooden greenhouses are likely to be affected by environmental conditions such as strong winds.

Components of Steel Greenhouses

Steel greenhouses in Kenya by Grekkon Limited can either be galvanized or non-galvanized. Galvanized Steel greenhouses are strong and fracture resistant. They are typically corrosion and oxidation resistant (meaning they are rust resistant. However, they are more expensive more durable than none galvanized greenhouses. They are considered low cost greenhouses if they are not galvanized. 

If you are planning to construct a low cost greenhouse, consider the non galvanized type.

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Just like wooden greenhouses, greenhouses made of metal should have an entry pouch for disinfection. They also need to be properly ventilated, with a side roll up system which can be closed depending on the weather. Inside the side roll up is an insect net that allows air in and also prevent entry of pests. They may have a gutter system for rain water collection especially if they are joined together.

Types of Metallic Greenhouses in Kenya

Metallic greenhouses in Kenya can be tunnel type or a vented type. A vented type has a ventilation system at the roof top. Metallic greenhouses made of tunnels are popular with vegetable farmers while the ventilated type are mainly used mostly by flower growers and few vegetable growers.

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The height of metal green houses can range from 2m on the side and 3.5m on the highest point to 3m by 5.5m, mainly for flower growers.

Cost of wooden greenhouses in Kenya (compared)

Size	Approx No of Tomato Plants	Cost
8m x 15m	500	KES 150,000
8m x 25m	800	KES 170,000
8m x 30m	1000	KES 190,000
16m x 30m	2000	KES 380,000

The above cost covers:

• Greenhouse Structure
• Drip Irrigation system complete with filtration system
• Entry pouch for disinfection,
• Sand, cement and ballast
• Insect netting for insect pest control and ventilation
• 200 microns (1,000 gauge ) greenhouse polythene cover
• Installation cost

As a greenhouse construction company in Kenya, Grekkon Limited is committed in construction of quality and the best greenhouses in Kenya and beyond.

Note. Cost does not cover transport cost to site, tank and tank structure READ https://grekkon-eldoret.co.ke/greenhouses/

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The above cost comprises of Structure, greenhouse cover, seeds, installation and irrigation