Oakwood Mushroom Varieties
At Oakwood Mushroom Farm we are proud to carry a diverse and growing list of mushroom species.
Each of our mushroom varieties provides great flavor, nutrition, and will delight you with its freshness.
How are we different?
With a background in horticultural research and alternative medicine, we differentiate ourselves from other farms in our market by focusing on organic, small batch farming practices.
Our high quality organic substrates, and attention to detail result in a primum product.
We aren’t just selling mushrooms, we are providing a “Mushroom Experience”.
Our Mushroom Species
We carry a large variety of mushrooms to delight and serve our customers. Each mushroom offers unique qualities of nutrition, flavor profile, and texture or mouth feel. The variety available in the mushroom world is some of the most diverse and amazing of any type of food.
Phoenix Tail Italian Oyster
Golden Trumpet Oyster
Blue Oyster
Pink Oyster
King Oyster
Black Pearl King Oyster
Enoki
Nameko
Velvet Pioppino
Freckled Chestnut
Shiitake
Maitake
Lions mane
Chicken of the Woods
Turkey Tail
Cordyceps militaris
Phoenix Tail Italian Oyster:
Known for its distinct, fan-like shape resembling a phoenix’s tail, the Italian Oyster mushroom is a culinary delight. It boasts a robust flavor with a subtle hint of anise. The cap’s silky texture contrasted against the fibrous stem provides a pleasant mouthfeel. It’s primarily harvested in the fall and winter, adding a unique touch to seasonal dishes.
Golden Trumpet Oyster:
The Golden Trumpet Oyster mushroom, also known as the Yellow Oyster, is a sight to behold with its bright, sunshine-yellow caps. It has a subtle nutty taste, and the texture is surprisingly delicate. Its vibrant color tends to fade when cooked, but the flavor intensifies, adding a dimension of depth to soups, sauces, and stir-fries.
Blue Oyster:
The Blue Oyster mushroom is noted for its stunning blue-gray hue when raw, although it turns a more traditional grayish-brown when cooked. This mushroom is cherished for its velvety texture and mild yet flavorful umami taste, making it a versatile addition to a variety of dishes, from pasta to casseroles.
Pink Oyster:
The Pink Oyster mushroom is instantly recognizable with its vibrant, flamingo-pink caps that fan out like blooming flowers. Its flavor is slightly sweet with a touch of woodiness, and it has a somewhat chewy texture. The pink hue unfortunately fades when cooked, but it adds a sweet, fruity aroma that pairs well with many dishes.
King Oyster:
The King Oyster mushroom, known for its large, meaty stalk and small, flat cap, is one of the most popular gourmet varieties. Its flavor is mild, yet satisfyingly savory, and its texture resembles that of abalone, making it a great substitute in vegetarian or vegan dishes
Black Pearl King Oyster:
The Black Pearl King Oyster is a gourmet cultivar with a unique charcoal-black cap and thick, meaty stem. It offers a smoky, nutty flavor that’s milder than the standard King Oyster, and its firm, robust texture holds up well in hearty stews and soups.
Enoki:
The Enoki mushroom, with its long, thin stems and small, snowy white caps, is a favorite in Asian cuisine. It has a delicately mild flavor with a slight fruitiness, and the texture is uniquely crunchy, adding an interesting contrast to dishes, especially when used in salads and soups.
Nameko:
The Nameko mushroom, a staple in Japanese cuisine, is small but packed with flavor. It has a distinctive, gelatinous surface and a nutty, slightly sweet flavor. Its sticky texture serves as a natural thickener in miso soups and stews.
Velvet Pioppino:
The Velvet Pioppino mushroom, also known as Black Poplar or just Pioppino, features a delicate velvety cap atop a slender stem. It has a deep, woodsy flavor and a slightly crunchy texture. It is well-loved in Italian cuisine and frequently used in risottos and pasta dishes.
Freckled Chestnut:
The Freckled Chestnut mushroom, distinguished by its chestnut-colored cap with distinctive white speckles, is a delicious variety that adds a touch of elegance to dishes. It boasts a rich, earthy flavor with hints of nuttiness. Its firm texture holds up well to cooking, making it a great addition to roasts and stir-fries.
Shiitake:
The Shiitake mushroom, native to East Asia, is treasured worldwide for its rich, savory taste and meaty texture. It boasts an intense umami flavor profile, often compared to beef, and has a slightly spongy texture when cooked. It’s used in everything from stir-fries to soups and is known for its health benefits.
Maitake:
Also known as Hen of the Woods, the Maitake mushroom has a distinctive clustered shape resembling feathered foliage. Its flavor is rich and woodsy with a semisweet aftertaste, and it has a delightful, crisp texture. This mushroom is often used in Japanese and Western cuisines and is praised for its medicinal properties.
Lions Mane:
The Lion’s Mane mushroom is truly unique, with its cascading, hair-like spines giving it an appearance akin to a lion’s mane. It has a surprisingly seafood-like taste, often compared to lobster or crab, and a tender, chewy texture. Lion’s Mane is valued not only in the culinary world but also in traditional medicine for its potential health benefits.
Chicken of the Woods:
Living up to its name, the Chicken of the Woods mushroom has a taste and texture remarkably similar to chicken meat, with a slight lemony tang. Its bright orange-yellow color and layered growth make it an eye-catching addition to dishes. It’s versatile and can be used in any dish as a chicken substitute.
Turkey Tail:
The Turkey Tail mushroom is best recognized for its fan-shaped, multi-colored rings that resemble a turkey’s tail. While not typically used in cooking due to its tough texture, it’s widely known for its potential medicinal benefits and is often used in teas or as a dietary supplement.
Cordyceps militaris:
Known as the caterpillar fungus, Cordyceps militaris is a bright orange mushroom that is more commonly consumed for its potential health benefits rather than its culinary attributes. It has a slight, sweet taste and a tender texture. Its distinctive growth habit and color make it one of the most unusual mushrooms in the gourmet and medicinal world.
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Oyster Mushrooms
Gourmet oyster mushrooms are a delicacy in the culinary world, prized for their unique flavor and delicate texture.
Farm to Table Fresh
Oakwood Farms stands as the premier provider of the ultimate farm-to-table mushroom experience, offering the highest quality, most nutritionally dense, and best-tasting mushrooms.
Organically Grown Mushrooms
Organically grown mushrooms are renowned for their exceptional quality, as they are cultivated using sustainable and environmentally friendly practices.
Our Address
60 Oakwood Drive,
Palos Park
IL 60464
Contact us
708-202-9767
info@oakwoodmushroomfarm.com