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Row 34 Oysters from Duxbury, MA
Row 34 Oysters from Duxbury, MA
Row 34 Oysters from Duxbury, MA
Row 34 Oysters from Duxbury, MA
Row 34 Oysters from Duxbury, MA

Row 34 Oysters from Duxbury, MA

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Farmer: Skip Bennett

Size: ~2.5"

The Row 34’s are a bit cleaner than the Island Creeks. Still briny, but less vegetal, earthy flavors because they are not bottom planted. Clean, crisp with mineral notes. A splash of saltwater.

Skip’s Bennett's first “pivot” from his original Island Creek Oysters. Skip has always grown the Island Creek seed (baby oysters) in off-bottom gear before bottom planting them at about 6 months old. In an attempt to show the 'hand of the grower' in the final product, Skip decided to leave the 34th row in the trays for the whole grow-out process. Hence the name Row 34’s.

About Row 34 Oysters

Harvest location: Duxbury Bay, MA, CCB45MA

Where Exactly?

How they’re grown: Row 34s are raised from seed in our hatchery and kept in an upweller system for a few months before they’re moved to floating bags in Duxbury’s Back River. The Back River is naturally shielded from harsh winds and storms that roll through, has good tidal flow, and is full of nutritious algae for baby oysters to eat. Once they’re hardy enough, they’re sent out to the farm to take on the signature flavors of Duxbury Bay’s cold, salty waters.

Once winter comes, the seed is pulled from the water and placed under Skip’s dad’s barn (yes, you read that correctly), where they’re insulated by the ground and they’ll hibernate below 40 degrees. In the spring, they make their way to the outermost edge of Skip’s lease, closest to the mouth of the bay, into trays that make up the 34th (and 35th and 36th and 37th…) row of the farm.

Why they’re unique: Row 34 trays are stacked three high; the bottom tray grows the fastest, and a few times a week the oysters are tumbled from one tray to another by hand. Tumbling encourages strong shells, consistent growth, and plump me

Story: Row 34s are a perfect example of “Merroir”. Merroir (like Terroir of the sea) means that each oyster is directly impacted by the elements of its surroundings, including (but not limited to) the algae it feeds on, temperature of water, strength of currents and tides, mineral content of the bay floor, season, and technique. Skip has always grown Island Creek seed in bottom planted gear, but one year he dedicated the 34th row of his farm to growing oysters in trays that never touch the bay floor. He was surprised that the oysters took on a very different flavor from the neighboring ICOs, and Row 34s have become a cult favorite amongst our farmers ever since. They’re so special, they even have a restaurant named after them.

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Oyster FAQ

How long do my oysters keep?

Your oysters keep in the refrigerator for 5-7 days!  You can order a day or two early to make sure you have them in time for your gathering.  They are totally fine hangin’ out in the cool air.  

How do I store these bad boys?

When you receive your package, pull them out of the box (these guys need a little fresh air!). Grab a mixing bowl and throw the mesh bag in the bowl so that the oysters don’t leak all over your refrigerator. Grab a damp cloth and throw the cloth over the bowl.  You are good to go for the next 5-7 days. Doesn’t hurt to dampen the cloth each day to keep them moist and chilled.

Should I keep them on ice?

Only put the oysters on ice before service.  The oysters will actually die in the melted fresh water so do not store the oysters on ice.  They will not like this.

How are they shipped?

We ship using FedEx Overnight service. You will receive tracking info after the label has been printed the day before your oysters are set to arrive.  We do not require a signature – Fedex will leave your package at your doorstep.

Is your packaging recyclable?

Short answer: YES!

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Overall rating: 4.904762 / 5 from 21 reviews.

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delicious, briney, almost perfect

"easy to shuck, bright, we paired with lemon and caviar. only thing to make it perfect is 3” to 31/2”"

— Yoryos Y. (5/5)

Great Beginner Oyster, and All-Time Favorite!

"Row 34s were the first oysters my wife and I ever ordered from Island Creek and it began our obsession with oysters! Row 34s are the perfect oysters if you're just getting started with oysters or have some newcomers joining you--though they remain one of our all time favorites!"

— Chris D. (5/5)

My favorite! ROW 34

"Great flavor and easy to shuck. YUM!"

— Karen T. (5/5)

Absolutely delicious!

"My friends and I have ordered Row 34 oysters the last two weeks in a row from Island Creek, and we are hooked on them! Both times the shipments arrived overnight via FedEx and every single oyster was closed up tight and ready for shucking with only a little bit of shell scrubbing needed. The flavor was briny and perfect. It's such a treat to get really good oysters in Texas (especially when it's 100 degrees outside) and we are so happy to have found your company!"

— Ellen (5/5)

The Best

"The Best"

— James E. (5/5)

Delicious oysters 🦪 and mignonette

"The oysters arrived packaged well, stayed cool during shipping, came with great step-by-step instructions and most importantly tasted fresh and delicious!!! Highly recommend pairing with the mignonette as well. Enjoyed these for 3 days in a row and they did not disappoint."

— Alexis K. (5/5)

A favorite

"Toured ICO a few years ago and Skip made us customer for life. Like his restaurant (Row 34), the oysters are on the top of our list. Love them all."

— Thomas M. (5/5)

Special Treat

"As a former bayman from Oyster Bay, NY and a former resident of Duxbury (pre-Island Creek) the Island Creek and Row 34 oysters we purchased (a 5 rating !) were a special treat for a dinner party of close friends this past weekend. Subtle differences between the two selections and both were outstanding ! The freshness and flavor brought back great memories of both my early days on the water and very fond memories of Duxbury. Hoping to visit Duxbury this summer and if so will have to stop at the retail store. Regards, Jeffrey Hemme"

— Jeffrey H. (5/5)

Dainty for the tyros.

"The 34's are perfect for the "I never had an oyster before" crowd. Delicious morsels. MIH"

— Mark H. (4/5)

Row 34 tasty, a bit more work

"Yummy! This was my first time trying Row 34 after getting a few shipments of Island Creek's. They were visibly smaller, and a bit harder to open - still definitely briney and delicious!"

— Melissa H. (5/5)

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