Downs Farms Specialty Mushrooms
- Farm to table
- Always in-season
- Hearty, Healthy
- Cultivation with commitment
- Free of pesticides
BENEFITS OF LIONS MANE
Lions Mane mushrooms have been part of Chinese and Japanese medicine for centuries.Alongside its meaty delicious taste, Lions Mane may include health benefits such as:
Enhance cognitive function such as memory, concentration, & mood.
Support brain health, nervous system, and digestion.
Stimulate growth of nerve cells.
Reduce inflammation.
Antioxidants to combat oxidative stress.
Potential cancer-fighting properties.
BENEFITS OF BLUE OYSTER
Delicious Blue Oyster mushrooms are a great source of essential nutrients.
They may also:
Provide dietary fiber and protein.
Low in calories providing flavor and texture without excess calories.
Contain antioxidant properties to help protect cells from oxidative stress.
Support a healthy immune system. Regulate Blood Sugar.
Feature B vitamins and minerals such as potassium.
Lower cholesterol (lovastatin which may reduce LDL).
Buy DownsFarms Mushrooms
Chestnut Mushrooms
Price: $7.00
Size: 8 oz. container
Our chestnut mushrooms are fresh and young, grown year-round in a chemical and fertilizer-free environment using a wood-based medium. They are a good source of vitamins B2, B3, B5, and many other micronutrients. Chestnut mushrooms are very similar to shitake in taste, with a nutty flavor. Our favorite ways to implement chestnut mushrooms are in pasta dishes, stir fry, or as mushroom dust in salad or soup.
Lions Mane Mushrooms
Price: $12.00
Size: 8 oz. container
Our lion's mane mushrooms are grown year-round in a chemical and fertilizer-free environment using a wood-based medium. They contain two special compounds that can stimulate the growth of brain cells. Studies have found that it may help protect against Alzheimer's and can relieve mild symptoms of depression and anxiety. Our favorite ways to implement lion's mane mushrooms are as a replacement for crab in crab cakes. Great as Lion's Mane steaks, or use mushroom dust in salad or soup.
Blue Oyster Mushrooms
Price: $10.00
Size: 8 oz. container
Our blue oyster mushrooms are grown year-round in a chemical and fertilizer-free environment using a wood-based medium. They are a good source of vitamins A, B, D, and many other micronutrients. Blue oyster mushrooms can be cooked, dehydrated, or frozen for later use. Our favorite ways to implement blue oyster mushrooms are in pasta dishes, stir fry, or as mushroom dust in salad or soup.
Chestnut Mushrooms
Price: $10.00
Size: 8 oz. containerOur chestnut mushrooms are fresh and young, grown year-round in a chemical and fertilizer-free environment using a wood-based medium. They are a good source of vitamins B2, B3, B5, and many other micronutrients. Chestnut mushrooms are very similar to shitake in taste, with a nutty flavor. Our favorite ways to implement chestnut mushrooms are in pasta dishes, stir fry, or as mushroom dust in salad or soup.
Our chestnut mushrooms are fresh and young, grown year-round in a chemical and fertilizer-free environment using a wood-based medium. They are a good source of vitamins B2, B3, B5, and many other micronutrients. Chestnut mushrooms are very similar to shitake in taste, with a nutty flavor. Our favorite ways to implement chestnut mushrooms are in pasta dishes, stir fry, or as mushroom dust in salad or soup.
Lions Mane Mushrooms
Price: $12.00
Size: 8 oz. containerOur lion's mane mushrooms are grown year-round in a chemical and fertilizer-free environment using a wood-based medium. They contain two special compounds that can stimulate the growth of brain cells. Studies have found that it may help protect against Alzheimer's and can relieve mild symptoms of depression and anxiety. Our favorite ways to implement lion's mane mushrooms are as a replacement for crab in crab cakes. Great as Lion's Mane steaks, or use mushroom dust in salad or soup.
Our lion's mane mushrooms are grown year-round in a chemical and fertilizer-free environment using a wood-based medium. They contain two special compounds that can stimulate the growth of brain cells. Studies have found that it may help protect against Alzheimer's and can relieve mild symptoms of depression and anxiety. Our favorite ways to implement lion's mane mushrooms are as a replacement for crab in crab cakes. Great as Lion's Mane steaks, or use mushroom dust in salad or soup.
Blue Oyster Mushrooms
Price: $10.00
Size: 8 oz. containerOur blue oyster mushrooms are grown year-round in a chemical and fertilizer-free environment using a wood-based medium. They are a good source of vitamins A, B, D, and many other micronutrients. Blue oyster mushrooms can be cooked, dehydrated, or frozen for later use. Our favorite ways to implement blue oyster mushrooms are in pasta dishes, stir fry, or as mushroom dust in salad or soup.
Our blue oyster mushrooms are grown year-round in a chemical and fertilizer-free environment using a wood-based medium. They are a good source of vitamins A, B, D, and many other micronutrients. Blue oyster mushrooms can be cooked, dehydrated, or frozen for later use. Our favorite ways to implement blue oyster mushrooms are in pasta dishes, stir fry, or as mushroom dust in salad or soup.
About Us
Downs Farms – Cultivating Gourmet Mushrooms with Passion and Precision.
Our mushrooming venture is a reflection of our belief in the burgeoning farm-to-table movement and the undeniable health benefits it brings to our community.
Our journey began as an unexpected twist in our life’s path, driven by a desire to make the most of our farmland. As it turns out, we don’t even need much room to grow and harvest mushrooms! Today, we stand as proud pioneers in mushroom farming, nurturing nature’s treasures as the heart of Downs Farms.
A Chance Discovery
Our story unfolds with a serendipitous moment when our niece Peyton Downs, with her agricultural background, was visiting us. Seeking her insights on how to utilize our land effectively, she proposed a novel idea – a mushroom farm!
This proposition sparked our curiosity, setting us on a journey of discovery and transformation.
Revolutionizing Mushroom Farming
Our research led us to a company that upcycles used refrigerator shipping containers into state-of-the-art mushroom cultivation units. These containers are divided into three distinct chambers. Within these controlled environments, we precisely manage humidity, lighting, and fresh air exchange, eliminating the need for additional chemicals in the cultivation process.
This approach empowers us to produce mushrooms year-round with consistency and excellence.
Our Mushroom Varieties
Currently, we specialize in Blue Oyster and Lion's Mane mushrooms. We produce up to 200 pounds per week. To put it in perspective, the typical container of mushrooms at a grocery store weighs just four to six ounces.
Dream Retirement
Mark’s profession has been in construction remodeling, and Julie is an office manager for an orthodontist. Together, we envision Downs Farms as our way to continue ‘working’ in retirement.
Join Our Journey
We’re excited to share our passion for gourmet mushrooms with our city and beyond. While our primary focus is supplying restaurants, we also make our mushrooms accessible to individual sales. Find us at the Farmers Market in Westfield and Broad Ripple.
Testimonials
**The Harvest of Excellence** Always In-Season!
In our first year, we’re already receiving resounding praise from restaurants and chefs for our mushrooms superior quality, freshness, and exquisite taste. Find ours mushrooms in their specialty dishes, celebrating the local, farm-fresh difference that sets us apart.
The Downs growing method embodies the farm-to-table model ensuring quality, consistency, and excellence. I will be a forever dedicated customer!
The next day, I stopped craving sweets. I realized depression leads to cravings. I am excited about this and want to share this with my friends who could benefit.
In the Media
Find us at the Westfield Farmer's Market!
Westfield Farmers Market
Thursdays 5-8 pm
FIND OUR MUSHROOMS ON THE MENU AT THESE RESTAURANTS
- Kelties in Michigantown
- Cobblestone
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