Oyster spat purchase
For commercial growers, we recommend triploids due to their significantly faster growth. Contact us if this is something your organization is interested in! A 25% conditioning fee will apply. 50 bridge) last August. These spawns generally consist of wild oysters harvested from the body of water being restored. The Severn River Association and the Oyster Recovery Partnership are thrilled to announce that the Severn River Build a Reef planting is happening 24 million spat-on-shell (baby oysters) found new homes on reef on the Traces Hollow (near the Rt. In the past we have partnered with a variety of non-profit environmental groups to provide wild diploid larvae spawned specifically for oyster restoration efforts. of whether they were harvested in Barnstable or purchased at a store.
When purchasing the smaller sizes, we place the spat in our state-of-the-art nursery. The tiny 2mm seed oysters, called spat, grew quickly in the warm, nutrient-rich. A bushel of spat on shell typically contains 3000- 5000 oysters. Great for restoration projects, oyster gardening, or small reef projects. We sell seed oysters ranging in size from 1mm-50mm from March through August. Engage kids and grandkids with local aquatic animals and have family or neighbors over for fresh homegrown oysters. These oysters have a degree of disease resistance, robust shell growth, and favor moderate salinities. The oyster seed varies in size from 1mm up to 12mm in length. The Oyster Oasis is an easy way to grow your own oysters and help the Bay. Ware River- Wild oysters from the Ware River, a tributary of Mobjack Bay. Lolas- Selected for fast growth in low-salinities.Ĭross Breeds- (XB) Good all around oyster, seems to do better in higher salinities
Spat collection is one of the key time periods in any mussel farmer’s diary. Spat collection lines ready to be deployed. We offer customers a selection of broodstock to suit the needs of any particular grow-out site.ĭebys- An excellent, proven all around performer, good across a range of salinities In the second instalment of the series, novice mussel farmer Jude Brown, whos based on the Isle of Skye, goes on the trail of her first batch of seed stock.