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The Mushroom Man
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Their Story
Thomas Brain's journey into mushroom farming is a story of radical career change and deep personal commitment. After serving seven years in the Air Force and five years in the police force, Thomas transitioned to mushroom cultivation. His initial ambition was a truffle farm, but the high risks and…
What They Make
- Fresh gourmet mushrooms (Italian Oyster/Phoenix Oyster)
- Fresh gourmet mushrooms (Shiitake)
- Fresh gourmet mushrooms (Coral Tooth)
- Fresh gourmet mushrooms (Button)
- Fresh NZ native mushrooms
- Other unusual gourmet mushroom varieties
- Mushroom grow kits (Italian Oyster)
- Mushroom grow kits (Button)
- Mushroom spawn
- Mushroom substrates
- Mushroom cultures
- Mushroom growing equipment/supplies
More from The Mushroom Man
Mushroom growing workshops/tutorials (via YouTube)Online mushroom farming coursesMushroom growing information/guides
How to Get Their Products
["Nationwide shipping (for kits/supplies)","Lyttelton Farmers' Market (fresh mushrooms)","Direct sales/delivery (fresh mushrooms, contact for details)","Wholesale supply (NZ restaurant industry, stockists)"]