FirstLite Farms

08/01/2026

Rain or shine! Come see us 8-12:30 today!! Bloomington Community Farmers' Market

07/17/2026

Chanterelles and Lobster mushrooms are BACK! We’ve been out foraging and will have all the wild mushrooms at this Saturday’s market. Stop by early because they always go fast!

05/16/2026

MORELS plus our regular mushroom varieties this week!! 🍄☔️ Rain or shine!!!

Because of the weather, we’ll be offering deliveries this weekend. DM us to schedule! 🚗

12/01/2025

Types of Mushrooms You Should Know
Button Mushroom:
The most commonly cultivated and consumed mushroom, often used in various cuisines.
Portobello Mushroom:
A mature cremini mushroom with a richer flavor and meatier texture, often used as a meat substitute.
Cremini (Baby Bella):
A younger, smaller version of the Portobello, offering a mild, earthy flavor.
Shiitake:
Popular in Asian cuisine, known for its umami flavor and medicinal properties.
Oyster Mushroom:
Recognized by its distinctive oyster-shell shape and delicate flavor, often used in stir-fries and soups.
Enoki:
Long, thin mushrooms with a mild, slightly fruity flavor, commonly used in salads, soups, and stir-fries.
Maitake (Hen of the Woods):
A large, frilly mushroom with an earthy flavor, prized for its culinary and potential health benefits.
Morel:
Distinctive honeycomb-like caps and a nutty, earthy flavor, highly prized by foragers.
Lion's Mane:
Known for its unique appearance resembling a lion's mane and a flavor often described as seafood-like.
Jack O'Lantern:
While visually appealing, this mushroom is poisonous and can cause gastrointestinal distress.
Poisonous Varieties:
Death Cap:
Highly toxic and responsible for a significant number of mushroom poisoning fatalities, it can be mistaken for edible varieties.
Fly Agaric:
Recognizable by its red cap with white spots, it is a poisonous mushroom with hallucinogenic properties.
Panther Cap:
A poisonous mushroom that can cause gastrointestinal upset and neurological symptoms.
Destroying Angel:
Another highly toxic mushroom, similar in appearance to some edible white mushrooms, making identification crucial.
False Morel:
Resembles the edible morel but is poisonous and should not be consumed.

11/29/2025

Send us a PM!

11/29/2025

Come see us at the Holiday Market today 10am-3pm!!🍄‍🟫❤️🎄

11/27/2025