Each Season of Oysters is different. This season has seen the Swan River spawn in January but we have been able to continue harvesting from our deep water oyster farm in Great Oyster Bay. The creamy eggs of the oyster is released into the water s when the oysters spawn and leaves the oyster clear and watery. It is edible but not really appealing to the eye. We are quite fussy here and will be keeping a close eye and sampling lots every harvest to keep checking if the Great Oyster Bay farm has spawned too. So far so good, we have had some amazing condition plump and creamy this summer and an occasional huge one to sell at the farm gate shop, Melshell Oyster Shack. UPDATE WE HAVE SPAWNED MARCH 1 2019 HOPING TO HARVEST AGAIN MARCH 18 2019
We are hoping for an awesome winter of growth like last year and are concentrating on sales into the local Tasmanian market. The size and consistent condition of our oysters are getting a bit of attention and I intend to continue to raise the bar of quality for all to enjoy!
GROWING NOTES
After spawning we begin taking juvenille stock from the Swan River into Great Oyster Bay to get fat and they will develop a lovely belly of glycogen, creating a creamy saltier flavour.
Changing environments from the Swan River to Great Oyster Bay encourages the oyster to firm up their flesh and improve their meat condition. Our local restaurants have been enjoying our product throughout summer and we are gearing up for a busy Easter 2019. We are expecting some brilliant oysters this season.
Enjoy!
See you soon.
Ian Melrose
Farming since 1984
We are hoping for an awesome winter of growth like last year and are concentrating on sales into the local Tasmanian market. The size and consistent condition of our oysters are getting a bit of attention and I intend to continue to raise the bar of quality for all to enjoy!
GROWING NOTES
After spawning we begin taking juvenille stock from the Swan River into Great Oyster Bay to get fat and they will develop a lovely belly of glycogen, creating a creamy saltier flavour.
Changing environments from the Swan River to Great Oyster Bay encourages the oyster to firm up their flesh and improve their meat condition. Our local restaurants have been enjoying our product throughout summer and we are gearing up for a busy Easter 2019. We are expecting some brilliant oysters this season.
Enjoy!
See you soon.
Ian Melrose
Farming since 1984
