(Pleurotus eryngii)
A member of the Pleurotus sp. group. This species produces large mushrooms with hearty stems and is often used as a meat substitute and in dishes such as soups and stews. When cooked it develops typical mushroom savoury (umami) flavours with a meaty texture.

The first modern cultivation was undertaken in 1993 in Japan. Now widely cultivated, its uniquely durable fruiting body makes it great for mass production and shipping, and the sheer size of the mushrooms is also impressive.

About the Producer

Garryhinch Wood Exotic is a long-standing family run farm by Joe & Dolores Gorman. The Organic farm is located on the banks of the river Barrow on the borders of counties Laois and Offaly.

They have been in mushroom farming for over 30 years supplying appetising and nutritious mushrooms for the retail sector, food services sector and farmers markets all across Ireland.

At present, they grow a wide range of wild exotic organic mushrooms which are cultivated on wooden blocks made from trees sourced from sustainable managed forests. These tasty mushrooms have a high nutritional value, and have also amazing benefits like lowering cholesterol, helps to fight infection and builds the immune system.

Garryhinch Mushrooms, 2023

Seasonality

Jan-Dec