Now in my 10th season planting Shiitake mushrooms in Middle TN. Focus is my goal this year, I have discovered the repeatable process to make Donko or Hua Gu “flowering mushrooms” with my indoor Shiitake on substrate block program. Bears Head tooth, similar to Lions Mane, but healthier and tastier, is beginning to yield fruit and it is as spectacular as promised. Blue Oyster production is doubled this year from both my own strain caught here in middle TN and from the tried and true commercial source from Field and Forest Products. Good results have already manifested and with my continued focus, YOU can look forward to a season of incredible edibles.
I have TOP SHELF quality in 3 varieties this year.
- Shiitake – moderately large ~4″ caps 3/4″ thick, superior shelf life, meaty texture, and mild to deep flavor.
- Blue Oyster – from small to large clusters, tender and very little stem. Caps nearly mature at harvest for superior flavor
- Bears Head tooth – petite, solid and NOT chambered inside, extra nutrient dense and extremely sweet, like crab meat
Markets
Still experiencing lots of change in the region in this regard. Schedules have changed, some have changed management, cost for attending some markets has increased by 50%. Yet I still strive to be consistent and provide Y’all with good access to reasonably priced, wild, rare, and special produce.
- Rutherford County Farmers Market, Murfreesboro at Lane AG center on Tuesdays and Friday morning 7 – noon
- Tullahoma Farmers Market, @South Jackson performing arts center, Mondays 3 – 6 pm
- Bedford County Farmers Market, @celebration pavilion in Shelbyville Thursdays 3:30 – 5 pm
- “The Farm” artisan market on Drake Lane in Summertown, 2nd Saturdays 9 – 2 pm
- Smyrna Depot Farmers Market, at the train depot on Rt41 in Smyrna 1st and 3rd Saturdays 9 – 2 pm
Thank YOU so much for being a fan and keeping up with me. I hope YOU continue to Expand YOUR Palate!
