Is there market demand for fresh oyster mushrooms (hongos girgolas) in Buenos Aires?

[expat0tree]

I'm considering growing oyster mushrooms in zona sur and wonder if anyone has a clue whether or not there is a reasonable demand. I intend to grow them on small scale and market directly to high end restaurants and people who might be interested in buying small amounts on mercado libre but I'm not sure if there is enough interest in gourmet mushrooms in Capital Federal and around GBA. There doesn't seem to be anyone else in zona sur growing these kinds of mushroom so i figured it's a good idea (I have some experience), most of the mushrooms for sale are the typical white button and portabello for mass sale in the supermarkets, nothing medicinal or exotic.

What do you guys think?

 

[Bajo_cero2]

I see them at Chine supermarkets at Barrio Chino.

 

[perry]

I'm considering growing oyster mushrooms in zona sur and wonder if anyone has a clue whether or not there is a reasonable demand. I intend to grow them on small scale and market directly to high end restaurants and people who might be interested in buying small amounts on mercado libre but I'm not sure if there is enough interest in gourmet mushrooms in Capital Federal and around GBA. There doesn't seem to be anyone else in zona sur growing these kinds of mushroom so i figured it's a good idea (I have some experience), most of the mushrooms for sale are the typical white button and portabello for mass sale in the supermarkets, nothing medicinal or exotic.

What do you guys think?

To be honest Argentinian people are the least likely to eat mushrooms of any race I know . Australians and asians love mushrooms and you will see them in many dishes in their countries . Here in Buenos Aires its very rare to see them on the menu . The mindset here is also conservative and especially with trying something new . Sorry

 

[expat0tree]

I see them at Chine supermarkets at Barrio Chino.

any idea where they are getting them from in fresh form? by the way did you pay attention to the price? i wonder how much they charge now...

 

[expat0tree]

To be honest Argentinian people are the least likely to eat mushrooms of any race I know . Australians and asians love mushrooms and you will see them in many dishes in their countries . Here in Buenos Aires its very rare to see them on the menu . The mindset here is also conservative and especially with trying something new . Sorry

ouch...

 

[Aztangogirl]

To be honest Argentinian people are the least likely to eat mushrooms of any race I know . Australians and asians love mushrooms and you will see them in many dishes in their countries . Here in Buenos Aires its very rare to see them on the menu . The mindset here is also conservative and especially with trying something new . Sorry

One of my favorite dishes here is Pollo al Champinon. It's on the menu of most Argie cafes.

 

[Bajo_cero2]

One of my favorite dishes here is Pollo al Champinon. It's on the menu of most Argie cafes.

I guess he ment [besides champiñon].

 

[Bajo_cero2]

What I disn’r see here fresh and Chinese love is this one:

 

[Aztangogirl]

I guess he ment [besides champiñon].

Pretty funny you are correcting my spelling when you spelt ' Meant' wrong.

 

[expat0tree]

What I disn’r see here fresh and Chinese love is this one:View attachment 5840

Enoki mushrooms (Flammulina velutipes), with their tiny caps and long, skinny stems, are excellent in soups and salads but has any argentine ever tried them?