Mushrooms
Our mushrooms are grown naturally on locally sourced products. We are a small operation, which means there is a personal eye and touch on all of the mushrooms we grow, harvest, and sell to you. Each type of mushroom that we grow has its own unique flavor profile; they are really versatile without being too foreign. We are growing products that you can incorporate into your everyday cooking, while giving the dish an elevated feel and taste.
Oyster Mushrooms
Oyster mushrooms, also known as Pleurotus ostreatus, are hearty mushrooms with a balanced, mild flavor. There is quite a bit of variety in the oyster mushroom world - each strain taking on their own, slightly unique flavor profile and texture. Oyster mushrooms are a nutrient-dense food that are easy to cook with, making them the perfect addition to almost any dish or recipe!
Here at Hargrove Farms, we grow Pink Oyster (Pleurotus djamor), Golden Oyster (Pleurotus citrinopileatus), and Black Pearl Oyster (a Pleurotus ostreatus hybrid strain).
Lion’s Mane Mushrooms
Lion’s Mane mushrooms, also known as Hericium erinaceus, are an intriguing, mysterious variety of mushroom with countless different names floating around out there, including “pom pom mushroom.” Lion’s Mane has a curious texture and look to them - in fact, the texture closely resembles crabmeat when pulled apart (hint: this technique can be used in a plethora of creative recipes). These mushrooms are delicate in consistency and extremely rich in flavor; they can definitely stand on their own, or can act as a rich side dish.
Lion’s Mane are one of the most fun to play around with in the kitchen and are packed with nutrients.
Chestnut Mushrooms
Chestnut mushrooms, also known as Agaricus bisporus, have a woodsy, earthy flavor profile, and also serve as a great unique substitute for button mushrooms. Chestnut mushrooms definitely bring a nuttier flavor to your dish - a clever nod to their name - which tastes fantastic in many Asian-inspired dishes. The Chestnut mushroom caps are very similar to a button mushrooms in texture, while their stalks are very fibrous, making them great for stocks, though less enjoyable for consuming as is.
Fun fact about Chestnut mushrooms, is you can even eat these mushrooms raw - the caps are a great snack!