Fungi Delecti Visit

It was a cold night and the weather previously had not been kind so the crops weren't at their best. That said Jamie gave us a solid introduction to what Fungi Delecti has to offer.

 

Jamie explained the Shitake growing process. Logs had been plugged with spore and the conditions down on the farm were ideal for the growing process. To protect the mushrooms from wind chill over 2,000 trees had been planted. That shows the care and vision exercised on the farm.

 

 All of this grew out his dad's hobby. Challenged to grow mushrooms by a professor Mick accepted the challenge and now we can delight in some of the best produce on the Island.

 

The poly tunnels housed rocket and several crops that were picked early in the morning or late evening when the crops are freshest illuminated with pickers wearing torches.

Rocket

Chives

Beautifully fresh chives and other produce resting in the huge cold store. You can just see the quality. You can feel the passion and pride exhibited by the excellent produce.

Truffle heaven. The value of this small quantity is amazing.

Truffles

 

Fungi Delecti also now operate as wholesalers supplying local chefs with high quality produce.

The cold store was heavily scented with spices carefully sourced from around the world.

The farm also supplies free range ducks, geese and poultry.

The snail marks the spot.