Kenya’s flower belt around Lake Naivasha grows some of the world’s most exported roses and summer flowers — and shading plays a role in protecting bloom quality alongside greenhouse structures.
Typical Approach
Many flower growers use lighter shading — around 30% to 50% — inside greenhouse structures to reduce petal scorch and heat stress without cutting light needed for strong stems and colour.
Other Considerations
- Shade net is often combined with greenhouse polythene rather than used alone
- Wind protection matters as much as sun protection in open Rift Valley sites
- Consistent shading helps maintain uniform bloom colour across a block
Supplying a flower farm or greenhouse block? We deliver and install countrywide, including the Naivasha area.