One of the trips we did with the family was a visit to the Mycofarm mushroom farm to go and check out just how these tasty treats are grown. Entrance to the farm is free.
We visited during the week being the only visitors but still got the tour from the young man working in the shop. He took us to the growing tunnels and explained that the actual growing logs are imported from China as it is very cost effective. Upon arrival the tiny little plants grow quickly between 4 - 6 days to ready for harvesting.
Once grown they are handpicked and we were fortunate to witness the pickers busy harvesting some during our visit. Mycofarm is the only specialty (exotic) moushroom producing company in Singapore with 19 growing houses producing some 20 tons of fresh mushrooms monthly. About 15% of the mushrooms harvested are processed and turned into soups, sauces, floss and crunchies.
Mycofarm mushrooms can be bought directly from the farm or from all leading supermarkets in Singapore. They also supply many restaurants with fresh mushrooms daily. They grow several varieties of Oyster, Shiitake and Willow mushrooms. Interesting and educational visit to say the least.
After the tour we visited the shop and stocked up with some freshly picked Oyster and Shiitake mushrooms. They also sell other products like mushroom soup and and get this, mushroom Bak kwa
Photos compliments of my sister in law.
Thank you for the posts. We are thinking about moving to Singapore in about 2 years and I have found your blog to be very interesting. I am really glad to see that there is so much to do there.
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