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59 Kokotau Road, Parkvale 5792
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- The mushroom pickers harvest daily into three main stages of growth: * LA Buttons * Stuffing Cups * The Famous Parkvale Flat
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COMPOST - AVAILABLE MONDAY TO FRIDAY Parkvale Mushrooms Ltd is a family business owned and run by Clive Thompson. Clive has been growing mushrooms at Parkvale since 1966, and started growing the "Gourmet Brown" Mushroom in 1990. This "brown" mushroom has proven to have superior flavour and texture and grown at Parkvale is unsurpassed in the market. Whilst most vegetables and fruit; including normal mushrooms deteriorate more quickly once they reach full maturity, the Parkvale strain of "brown" mushroom can be grown to full maturity, the renowned Parkvale "FLAT" and still keeps as well or better than other mushrooms.Although Parkvale mushrooms are generally eaten for their flavour, it is good to know that they are rich in vitamins, protein and fibre and low in calories. They¿re healthy! Mushrooms are available to buy at the Mushroom Farm at Parkvale about 4km east of Carterton, also available, bulk Mushroom compost. $40 per cubic metre. And for a limited time, Aged compost $30 per cubic metre Keywords: - Gourmet Mushrooms - Buttons, - Cups & Flats, Compost, -Recipes & - Food.
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12/18/19
Best place to go to get lovely fresh mushrooms for less than the supermarkets. Only thing is can be a bit hit and miss if they're open /if the shop is open. But well worth the trip if they are.
01/28/20
This place is worth the drive! you get to explore many different mushrooms and get your hands on really fresh ingredients.