1620 Oysters from Plymouth, MA

Available for a limited time only. Farmer: John Nickerson and his son Matt Location: Plymouth, Massachusetts CCB42 Size: 2.5 - 3" 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. How They Taste: The initial complex nori brine is followed by a strong vegetal richness. These oysters have full cups and are easy to shuck. 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