Situated astride the equator, Uganda has a benevolent, stable climate perfect for growing excellent roses consistently all year-round. We are free of the restrictive growing seasons limiting the supply from most other locations. This allows us to provide a fantastic Fairtrade® product at a reasonable price, whenever you want it.
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The Mairye story since 1956 when Khanmohamed Hudda bought the farm in South Central Uganda and started a rubber plantation.
The latex was processed on the farm and sold in sheet form to the Bata Shoe Company. Coffee was also grown in these years, and was mainly exported to the United States after processing.
After rubber and coffee prices fell in the late 1950s, Mairye changed to the cultivation of sugar and this remained the primary focus of the estate until the Hudda family were forced into exile by the Amin regime in the early 1970s.
In 1986, the Hudda family returned to Uganda to rebuild the estate, and after Ugandan market liberalisation in 1992, started growing roses for export. Since then the estate has gone from strength to strength, built on a base of sound farming experience and an intimate knowledge of the landscape in which it is situated.
Currently the company is growing Sweetheart, Super Sweetheart, Intermediates and diversifying in to Spray Roses.
In addition to our current product listing, we welcome clients to specify their own flowers, packaging and labeling requirements.
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For over 50 years the Hudda family has been producing the best horticultural and floricultural products. A leader in the growth and export production of roses, the Mairye brand is synonymous with consistent quality.
Situated astride the equator, Uganda has a benevolent, stable climate which is perfect for growing consistently excellent roses year-round. This allows us to provide a fantastic product at a reasonable price whenever you want it. We are not limited by the restrictive growing seasons which limits the supply from most other
More infoThe Mairye story since 1956 when Khanmohamed Hudda bought the farm in South Central Uganda and started a rubber plantation.
More infoAs part of our mission to create the most desirable roses, we believe that every person that works on the estate should benefi t from our success.
More infoWe stand by the quality of our products. Independent authorities have awarded Mairye Estates the following accreditations:
