King's Cups Oysters from PEI, CAN

Harvest location: Boughton River, Prince Edward Island, Canada

How they’re grown: After a visit to the Island Creek farm, Phil was inspired by what he saw on our Aunt Dotty farm. He ordered the same gear we use to keep the Dottys off the bay floor, used that technique on his East Cape oysters, and the Kings Cup was born! The farm takes 3 year old oysters grown in floating cages from one growing area and finishes them for another full season in the same open topped trays that are used at the Aunt Dotty farm in Saquish.

Why they’re unique: Phil grows other varieties of oysters; Sand Dunes are bottom-planted and East Capes are grown on the surface, making the Kings Cup a hybrid oyster which gives it a unique look and flavor profile. They are grown in a tidal area that goes dry every couple of weeks. The constant rising and falling of the tide makes for a naturally tumbled beautiful shape.

Story: Phil started this oyster farm in 2016 as an irresistible side hustle. Growing up on PEI, Phil fell in love with the ocean and boating and couldn’t let the opportunity to grow oysters pass him by. His main source of business is exporting his own farmed onions and potatoes he grows on PEI. Sand Dunes have been in Canada for over 30 years and came to the U.S. for the first time in 2017. We are super grateful to have access to work with such a fun crew who grows beautiful oysters.

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.