About Our Log Grown Shiitake Mushroom Farm
Timbertop Farm is a naturally grown shiitake mushroom farm located just outside of Ashland City Tennessee.
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Our mushrooms are grown on premium oak wood logs. We make every effort to acquire these oak logs from newly harvested trees from our local logging industry. The tops of these oak trees are considered a waste product by the industry and by harvesting these oak tops we are taking a waste product and converting them into a viable food source, the Shiitake mushroom. A food source that not only tastes good but also a food that is considered a "Mega Food" because of itsnut nuritional and medicinal values.
The logs are stripped of their branches, inspected for insects and other issues. They are then inculcated with the shiitake mycelium, sealed with wax and placed in our resting yard for approximately six months. After six months the logs are placed in soaking tanks for 24 hours. In order to help ensure the soaking water is at its maximum benefit for mushroom pinning, we use GMX magnetic fluid conditioners to help with hard water and water retention.
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The soaked logs are then moved to the fruiting racks in one of our climate and moisture controlled green houses to promote pinning and the growth of the Shiitake mushrooms. They are constantly inspected to ensure there are no insects or other issues that may affect the growth and quality of the mushrooms. We don’t use insecticides, herbicides or fungicides on the mushrooms. In about seven to 10 days, we harvest the mushrooms.
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After harvesting the mushrooms, the logs are moved back to the resting yard to be used again after several months of resting. Harvested mushrooms are kept at a cool dry temperature before we bring them to market or sell them. We make every attempt to sell our mushrooms
freshly harvested.
Our Shiitake Mushrooms
We're thrilled to introduce our new line of soup mixes at the farm stand! These carefully crafted mixes are designed to bring the warmth and comfort of homemade soup to your table with minimal effort. Each blend includes our dried shiitake mushrooms and combines high-quality ingredients, keto friendly, vegan friendly mixes with our mushrooms and real food spices and herbs, no preservatives or food flavoring chemical additives.
Our soups offer rich flavors and hearty textures in every bowl. Whether you're looking for a quick meal solution or a nourishing option to stock your pantry, our soup mixes offer a variety of flavors that celebrate the goodness of fresh produce and wholesome seasonings. Come by and discover your next favorite soup
Shiitake Mushroom Soup Mixes
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High quality all natural ingredients
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Keto and vegan friendly
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Real food spices and herbs
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No preservatives or chemical additives
Food Safety Mission Statement
Timbertop Farm: People are the critical component of a food safety culture. Our behavior and activities, from processes on the farm to serving customers all contribute to the safety of food. It is important for us to establish and implement a formal food safety program that clearly defines individual roles and responsibilities. Major elements of this goal include everything from worker health, hygiene and training. We require an atmosphere to the extent to which people are empowered to promote food safety that will allow the farm the ability to adapt, improve and sustain its food safety culture. We require a safe and productive working environment that allows food safety in our Field Operations, Packing responsibilities and Deliveries. Timbertop Farm will pursue this responsibility under the FSMA Produce Safety Rule and GAP recommendations.