Gatoka Limited grower of the beautiful roses Mantra! and Outlaw!

Gatoka Limited grower of the beautiful roses Mantra! and Outlaw! Gatoka Limited is a pioneer protected environmental floriculture business involved in the growing and exporting of cut roses to European Markets. Set up in 1990, the farm is located in Thika approximately 35 kilometres from Nairobi, Kenya. Gatoka has grown from its original cultivated area of 1.3 hectares to its current cropping area of 15 hectares. All the roses are grown under greenhouses, of which approximately 90% are constructed from steel and 10 % from timber.
Among other varieties currently grown at Gatoka are: Marie Claire!®, Aqua!®, Mantra!® and Outlaw!®. Currently, the farm produces a total of 20 million roses every year and has employs 200 individuals in different capacities. The cultivation practices at Gatoka Limited ensure conformity to world standards and the products conform to international phytosanitary and plant quarantine regulations.
		The farm adheres to the highest set environmental standards for Kenya Flower Council. 20% of the water used to grow Gatoka Limited is harvested rain water. The water is harvested into our large reservoirs. Biological pest control on the farm has resulted in 40% reduction in chemical use. Our production system involves recycling and proper disposal of waste. Gatoka Limited has been accredited with the ‘Kenya Flower Council’ Silver Certification. The company intends to expand to other European markets and to plant new and better varieties.
Gatoka is a grower of the beautiful roses Mantra!® and Outlaw!®. Mantra!® Mantra!® is an elegant rose with an attractive purple color. This unique color is a great addition to any arrangement. Mantra!® is thorn-less making her easy to work with. In addition to these qualities, you will also love her remarkable head size and a long stem.
		Outlaw!® Outlaw!® has a magical blend of colour that brings out a beautiful alluring feeling. This bi-coloured beauty has an attractive combination of yellow and a flaming red at the tips of her petals. Outlaw!® is a promising rose with a big market.