Our Farms · Plymouth, MA
1620 Oyster Co.
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Meet the Growers
Three generations on Plymouth Bay
John and Matt Nickerson have been harvesting 1620 Oysters out of Plymouth Bay for over a decade. John retired from a career in construction, and Matt is also a well-known local commercial lobsterman.
In the summertime, you’ll often find Matt’s son out on the water helping his dad and grandfather. For the Nickersons, the farm is more than a business. It’s a way for three generations to bond over their shared love of the ocean and aquaculture.
The Oyster
1620 Oysters
A clean, crisp nori brine balanced by subtle earthy richness. Named for the year the Mayflower arrived in Plymouth.
How They Taste
The initial nori brine gives way to a subtle earthy richness, ending with a clean, crisp finish.
How They're Grown
Rack and bag: the oysters grow in trays planted on the floor of Plymouth Bay, where cold, nutrient-rich water moves through with every tide.
Farmer-Recommended Pairings
Whiskey, hazy IPAs, lagers, stouts, red wines, or cranberry-based drinks, a natural for the Thanksgiving table.
1620 Oysters
Plymouth, MA · Freshly harvested from Plymouth Bay
Shipping included to most of the U.S. in temperature-controlled packaging. Orders placed by 3 PM ET, Monday–Wednesday, arrive the next day (Tuesday–Thursday) via FedEx or UPS. Local pickup available.
View product details →Why the Name
Why “1620”?
As local history buffs, John and Matt named their oysters for 1620, the year the Mayflower landed in Plymouth: a nod to the region’s rich maritime heritage and the lasting legacy of its coastal waters.
Thanksgiving Special
Plymouth, MA Oysters
A taste of Plymouth history
Oysters have been part of Plymouth’s coastal heritage for centuries. Long before the Pilgrims arrived, the Wampanoag people prized them as a local delicacy, and Plymouth historians believe oysters were part of the first Thanksgiving feast in 1621.
November is prime time: as the water turns cold, Plymouth oysters fatten up ahead of winter, so the meats are full and plump. Bring a little history to the table.
Plymouth, MA Oysters
Order by Tues., Nov. 24
by 3 PM ET for next-day delivery before the holiday
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Restaurants & retailers: get 1620s direct from the farm.
We can tell you exactly who grew your oysters, and who hand-picked the order.