WHO WE ARE
We are a group of dedicated farmers and friends passionate about Kaffir lime leaves
Len Atkins
In 2006, Len who had never grown a flower and hates curry discovered at a friends, a plant newly imported into the UK: Kaffir lime trees. He tries to grow them in his garage and then rents a glasshouse …. the adventure begins. With his commercial know-how and a favourable British market (many curry lovers, the world's leading gin producer), he developed Colonial Growers which became the first Kaffir lime grower outside of Asia.
Miguel dos Santos
Miguel dos Santos is an agricultural engineer specialising in the production of fresh Kaffir Lime Leaves, in climate controlled, insect-proof hydroponic greenhouses. These techniques permit an optimised use of water ; and the judicious use of auxiliary insects to control pests allows for insecticide free growth. The production is certified by GlobalG.A.P.
Gudrun Meersschaert
Gudrun is one of the only growers of fresh Organic Kaffir Lime leaves in Europe. Grown in an insect proof greenhouse the carefully tended trees are planted in a rich organic soil and enjoy the exceptionally temperate climate of the Alentejo coast. The trees are naturally grafted on rootstocks tolerant of various citrus diseases.
Aidan Cave
Aidan Cave is not only a man who knows perfumes and fragrances but is also talented at extracting essential oils from citrus fruit. He is a perfumer by training, he learned to master mechanical extraction in Italy and Portugal, he adds a very specific savoir-faire: choosing the best fruit, leaves and flowers at the ideal moment.
The fabulous quality of our essential oils : it's Aidan.
