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The Forest Floor LLC

The Forest Floor LLC is owned and operated by me, Derek K. My plan is to introduce the fun and flavor of fungi to my fellow humans. Hey guys, Derek here.

Fungi are unbelievably complex and can make for some pretty amazing snacks. Ever eaten a mushroom that tastes like bacon? I want to share a bit about why The Forest Floor came to be and what I want to bring to the table (Literally & metaphorically). Just to get your attention, here are some fun flavor packed factoids about some of the mushrooms I am growing and will grow!

-Pink oyster mushrooms t

aste like bacon when you fry them in butter. Make sure they are crispy!

-Lions Mane mushrooms have a delicate structure. When cooked and dipped in butter they are said to taste like lobster. I have tried this. It is pretty close and AMAZING in stir fry.

-Enoki mushrooms are a versatile hollow mushroom that can act as a noodle replacement while adding an oh so satisfying crunch. Add Red pepper paste, sugar, garlic, and soy sauce for an out of this world spicy snack. I love mushrooms, or more accurately, fungi. Many people forget that these fascinating organisms are not plants! They are more similar to animals than our photosynthesizing cousins. I am not a mycologist, nor do I claim to be anything other than a beginner and enthusiast. That being said I would like to study mycology and all of the medicinal, culinary, and sustainable benefits that these amazing organisms hold. For love of flavor, nature, science, and self can be gained. I really have come to love fungi after reading constantly and beginning to explore the natural world around me that I once had much disdain for. Mycology is absolutely a science but growing mushrooms is a blend of art, skill, and science. I want to embark on a journey to learn everything I can about these fascinating and tasty fungi. I would like to share this journey with my peers. I want to bring a truly unique experience to my area. For now, my operation is too small to truly share my vision. Eventually, I aim to have a store front where I can really step up my game with a few imaginative ideas. To find out what those are..... well, you might just have to buy some Mushrooms! All of the Fungi grown at The Forest Floor are legal and do not contain any illegal substances. Once again, I do not sell "magic mushrooms". I only sell only wood loving species that do not contain psilocybin, such as Oysters, Lions Mane, Maitake, and other edible mushrooms. For more information on specific types and species of mushrooms, feel free to ask me and if I don't know, Il learn with you! All of my mushrooms are grown in 100% organic materials. Mushrooms can grow in many things. The mushrooms sold here are grown in a mix of hay and rehydrated oak pellets with no additives or fertilizers. For now, I will be posting when my crop is coming in until I have a steady flow of product ready to purchase. I will be doing local deliveries for most orders for now as the shelf life of some species are only a few days and I want to deliver them as fresh as possible. As the forest grows, I will be able to provide a wider variety of products and services.

05/08/2023

Big blue oysters!

03/15/2023

The Forest Floor seems to have somehow gotten brighter. My new grow light will make sure my mushrooms are packed full of vitamin D! No jokes, just like us these fungi can create vitamin D in both full spectrum grow lights and sunlight! Also isn't that Spanish moss beautiful?

03/03/2023

Hey, I heard yall like mushrooms. Some beautiful lions mane and blue falcon oysters.

12/02/2022

11/24/2022

Hey everyone! The time has come! I will now be taking small orders of 2 pounds or less for the following species,

Blue oyster $16 lb

Lions mane $30lb

There may be king oysters available in the near future.

Orders will take time to fulfill at first. I will soon be adding a second tent to my setup to increase production. At this time I will be moving towards a box subscription where I will be delivering boxes of various mushroom species for around $50 a box. Ideally this would be once per month.

For more information, please message me or text my business line (717) 478-1423.

Thank you all for your individual support. The Forest Floor is always growing.

11/24/2022

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRCR4nLN/

How cool is this?
Mushrooms that feed on decomposed bodies vs the sapsuckers. I love them both but the sapsuckers win the taste contest.

minutephysicsfan on TikTok

10/17/2022

I have reached the point in which I can begin taking orders a few weeks ahead of time for small weights of pink oysters, lions mane, and blue oyster mushrooms. I think I will be setting up a text message ordering system. Upon creation of an order it could be 5 to 6 weeks until the order is filled (could be faster but I'd rather set the proper expectation to account for issues).

More details to come later this week.

09/18/2022

Got back out for the first time in a while. Got some great shots.

The Benefits of the Black Pearl Mushroom- Mushroom Health Guide

05/12/2022

I'm trialing a new species of oyster that has me excited. For those interested, I will be attempting to bring Black Pearl King Oyster Mushrooms into mass production as they are.... Well to put it simply aggressive eaters.

Here's some general information about them!
https://mushroomhealthguide.com/the-one-two-combination-of-the-black-pearl-mushroom/

The Benefits of the Black Pearl Mushroom- Mushroom Health Guide Essential information about the black pearl mushroom including it's identity, it's health benefits and how to prepare them.

05/02/2022

Mushroom genetics are fascinating. Once I have a decent lab setup I can start learning more hands on!

04/20/2022

Finally back into full swing, bags are pressure cooking, grain is soaking. Just look at the pholiota adiposa mycelium swim in its culture!

09/04/2021

Need some more airflow to look prettier but the taste is still out of this world! Lions mane is definitely a personal favorite for appearances and flavor.

07/14/2021

What a beautiful day in the woods. Found some delicious wine berries, ghost pipes and a variety of fungal life!

07/12/2021

Sunday evening hike revealed a huge cache of Black staining polypore! As well as some others I have yet to identify.

06/26/2021

Woke up this morning to some and felt pins and needles....... Il see my self out

06/22/2021

Some beautiful Rosebud pink oysters ready for the pan.

06/20/2021

Our bouquet of Rosebud pink oyster is fruiting nicely!

06/06/2021

Anyone hungry? In a few weeks some lions mane will be available, if the heat persists it may be a tad longer.

Crispy Lion's Mane Blue Corn Tacos Looking for a creative way to cook up some Lion's Mane Mushrooms? Chef Shadi Ramey developed this mouth watering recipe for crispy Lion's Mane Blue Corn Tacos. Check it out!