IN THE GROW ROOM
Check out the mushrooms Adam's growing this season at the farm
Lions Mane Mushroom - Hericium erinaceus
Appearance: Pale cream in colour and covered in small hair-like spines
About: Delicate, juicy and sweet with a texture similar to lobster or chicken
Climate: Cool
Fun Fact: Lions Mane Mushroom have amazing health benefits. Studies show they may improve cognitive function, reduce inflammation and boost immunity!
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Consume within 10 days
Coral Tooth Mushroom - Hericium coralloides
Appearance: Pale cream colour with delicate coral like appearance
About: For best results cook until mushroom turns pale brown for an intense umami mushroom flavour
Climate: Cool
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Consume within 10 days
Pink Oyster Mushroom - Pleurotus Djamor
Appearance: Vibrant pink caps & gills
I mean can we give those gills an extra moment please...wow!
About: Smokey, think bacon substitute with your eggs or in your fave pasta dishes
Climate: Warm & toasty
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Consume within 7 days
Blue Oyster Mushroom - Pleurotus ostreatus var. Blue Pearl
Appearance: Pale blue caps with creamy white gills
About: Meaty, yet versatile
Climate: Cool
All about the cooler temps to bring out those perfect blue caps
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Consume within 10 days
Snow White Oyster Mushroom - Pleurotus ostreatus
Appearance: Robust caps with matching white gills
They got their nickname Snow White for a reason
About: Umami flavours that pair well with many cuisines styles. We find that the longer you cook them, the better they taste
Climate: Cool
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Consume within 10 days
Chestnut Mushroom - Pholiota adiposa
Appearance: Slender stems with brown cap flecked with white
About: A great textural mushroom with a nutty flavour
Climate: Cool
Consume within 14 days
Golden Oyster Mushroom - Pleurotus citrinopileatus
Appearance: Small, delicate golden caps with cream gills
About: Subtle nuttiness
We recommend snipping the full cap and stem straight into a hot pan with butter and garlic to minimise excess handling due to their delicate nature
Climate: Warm Climate
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Consume within 5 days
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