Greenhouse (180/240/360 Square Metres)

A greenhouse is a structure with covers on all its sides. The greenhouse is usually used for the protected growing of crops. The greenhouse is usually covered by polythene, glass and nets at all its sides.

We stock greenhouses of three different sizes. Our greenhouses come in 180 square metres, 240 square metres and 360 square metres.

The greenhouse can enable farmers to grow crops in adverse climatic condition. For example, our greenhouse can be used to grow strawberries in locations that are not ideal for the cultivation of the crop.

Specification of the Greenhouse

• Size: 180 SQM, 240 SQM and 360 SQM
• Type: Polytunnel
• Materials Used: Iron rods and nets
• Arch Spacing: 1.5 Metres
• Top Height: 3.5 Metres
• Gutter Height: 3 Metres
• Depth of Pole Buried in the Ground: 0.5 Metres
• Rod/Pole: Hot Dip Galvanized
• Netting: Insect Net
• Insect Net: 40 Mesh
• Film Cover Thickness: 0.20mm
• Film Cover: Anti-Fog
• Weight: 300 KG

Components of the Greenhouse (Greenhouse Materials)

The following are the components or materials that make up a greenhouse:

• Greenhouse Film Cover (Polythene Greenhouse Cover)
• Greenhouse Profile
• Insect Nets
• Fan
• Arch
• Horizontal Tube
• Horizontal Tube Connector
• Horizontal Beam
• Diagonal Brace
• Diagonal Brace Connector
• Column Brace
• Shed Head Round Pipe
• Door
• Standard parts
• Card Slots
• Springs
• Fixed Film Tape
• Ground Anchors
• Manual Film Roll Device
• Exhaust Fan Frame
• Climbing Pole
• Roll Film Rod
• Drip Irrigation System
• Sprinkler

Product Characteristics (Features of our Greenhouse)

The following are the characteristics of our greenhouse:

• The greenhouse is covered by a polythene film on the top.
• All the sides of the greenhouse are covered by polythene films and insect nets. The polythene films can be rolled over with a roller.
• The greenhouse has a drip irrigation system.
• The greenhouse has an option to be fitted with a fogging or sprinkler system.
• The greenhouse comes with a fan for air circulation.

What the greenhouse can be used for?

• A greenhouse is primarily used for the growing of crops.
• A greenhouse can be used to grow out of season crops.
• A greenhouse can be used to grow crops that do not necessarily grow in an environment. For example, cold climate crops can be grown in tropical environments using a climate controlled greenhouse.
• A greenhouse can also be used to keep animals.

Advantages of using a greenhouse

• A greenhouse can generally increase crop yield. The intensive nature of crop cultivation in greenhouses can lead to over 400% increase in yield as compared to open filed farming.
• Crops that cannot grow in an environment can be grown in a greenhouse.
• With a greenhouse, urban farming can be practiced. Farms can easily be located in congested places or places with little space with the use of a greenhouse.

Crops that can be grown in a greenhouse

The following crops can be grown in a greenhouse:

• Tomato
• Pepper
• Carrot
• Cauliflower
• Broccoli
• Banana
• Plantain
• Beans
• Lettuce
• Kale
• Sweet Corn
• Eggplant
• Cabbage
• Parsley
• Arugula
• Thyme etc.

How to use the greenhouse

The following steps should be taken in order to use a greenhouse:

• Ask a technician to assemble the greenhouse.
• Get training on how to grow crops in the greenhouse.
• Run your irrigation system as advised by your agronomist.
• Tend to the crops daily.
• Disinfect your hands and body before entering the greenhouse.
• Apply all the crop protection products to the crops as advised.

To order or buy a greenhouse, please call us on 08066437109.