Agricultural Equipment

Shade Net 50% (4m x 50m)

50% shade net for crop protection, nurseries, gardens, and agricultural applications.

KSh 18,000

Optimal Light Diffusion for Kenyan Nurseries & Greenhouses

Protect your light-loving crops from harsh Kenyan sunlight while maintaining optimal airflow with our 50% Shade Net (4m x 50m). Manufactured from 100% virgin, UV-stabilized High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), this knitted shade cloth is the industry standard for commercial nurseries, greenhouse roofing, and shade houses across Kenya.

Ideal for growing tomatoes, capsicum, cucumbers, and ornamental plants in regions like Naivasha, Kiambu, and Meru, the 50% density provides the perfect balance of sun protection and photosynthesis. It reduces heat stress, prevents leaf scorch, and protects young seedlings from heavy rain and hail, ensuring higher survival rates and better yields for Kenyan farmers.

Features & Benefits

Key Feature	Benefit to Your Farm
50% Shade Density	Allows 50% of sunlight to pass through, perfect for light-loving vegetables, flowers, and young seedlings.
UV-Stabilized HDPE	Treated to withstand Kenya's intense equatorial sun without degrading, cracking, or losing strength for 3-5 years.
Knitted Construction	Lock-stitch design prevents unraveling if cut or torn. Easy to trim to size without fraying edges.
4m x 50m Roll (200 sqm)	Covers a substantial area (e.g., a 40m x 5m greenhouse), offering excellent value for commercial-scale operations.
Temperature Reduction	Lowers ambient temperature under the net by 3-5°C, reducing heat stress and water evaporation from soil.
Hail & Heavy Rain Protection	Acts as a physical barrier, protecting delicate crops from physical damage during unpredictable Kenyan weather.

Maximize Your Horticultural Yields

Commercial Nurseries: Produce healthier, uniform seedlings that command premium prices from other farmers.
Greenhouse Farming: Extend the growing season and protect high-value crops like capsicum and tomatoes from sunburn.
Flower Farming: Ideal for shade-loving ornamental plants and cut flowers in Naivasha and Thika.
Livestock Shade: Provide cool, shaded resting areas for dairy cows and poultry, improving animal welfare and milk/egg production.
Quick ROI: Increased crop survival rates and higher quality yields pay for the net in a single harvest cycle.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions

Product	50% Shade Net (Knitted)
Material	100% Virgin UV-Stabilized HDPE
4 meters (width) x 50 meters (length)
Total Coverage	200 Square Meters
Shade Factor	50% (Allows 50% light transmission)
Color	Green (Standard) / Black (Available on request)
Expected Lifespan	3 - 5 Years under Kenyan sun
Best For	Greenhouses, nurseries, tomatoes, capsicum, ornamental plants, light livestock shade