1620 Oysters from Plymouth, MA

Harvest location: Plymouth, Massachusetts CCB42

How they’re grown: Bottom planted, baby! Gosh, do we love a bottom planted oyster. The bay floor is a mixture of mud and sand, which is considered to be gold in the oyster world. That mud also protects the oysters during the colder months so the farmers can harvest all winter long. The bottom planting technique also contributes to the oyster’s shell density and flavor of the meat. The oysters are 18 to 26 months old when harvested for your consumption.

Why they’re unique: They waited 5 and 1⁄2 years to receive their 4-acre lease from the town of Plymouth (there are still 33 people on that waiting list!). They have been growing oysters consistently since their first full-time harvest in 2019. We always love meeting the new kid on the block!

Story: Matt started as a lobsterman in 1997 and after 20 years on a boat, he decided to dive into the world of aquaculture. His Dad was a natural partner out on the water. John retired at 60 from construction work and somehow found himself in another labor-intensive field! Due to the increase in lobstering regulations, Matt found oyster farming a more consistent gig. John and Matt farm with two other friends who help them on the farm.

Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.