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Ichabod Flat Oysters
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Meet the Growers
The first to farm Plymouth Bay
Don Wilkinson and brothers Sean and Michael Withington operate three individual farms in Plymouth Bay, and they were the first to establish aquaculture there. They’re no strangers to the shellfish business: back in the 1980s, they were harvesting hundreds of thousands of wild and farm-raised blue mussels, moving and shipping almost 4,000 lbs. of crop per man, per day.
Since 2010, the Ichabod Flat team has worked around the clock to turn the mudflats of Plymouth Bay into an oyster paradise. These same flats were a reliable food source for the Wampanoag and the Pilgrims, and Plymouth’s waters have been home to wild and farmed shellfish for centuries.
Their grant sits in a section of Plymouth Bay where the currents move more slowly, so the bed is healthy and rich. That location is a big part of the oysters’ flavor and tough shells.
The Oyster
Ichabod Flat Oysters
Grown year-round in Plymouth Bay’s naturally frigid waters: firm meats nestled in clean white shells.
How They Taste
A classic high brine with a crisp, refreshing finish that’s both sweet and earthy.
How They're Grown
A combination of bottom planting and grow-out trays. The cold water builds a thicker shell with a traditional shape, a deep cup and a rounded edge, and keeps a steady flow of nutrients.
Farmer-Recommended Pairings
Light lagers, hazy IPAs, Champagne, Chablis, dry whites, or any citrus-infused cocktail. The farmers’ pick: chilled on the half shell.
Ichabod Flat Oysters
Plymouth, MA · The Original Plymouth Oyster
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.
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The original Plymouth oyster
Grown year-round in the same mudflats that fed the Wampanoag and the Pilgrims, by the farmers who first brought aquaculture to Plymouth Bay.
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
Plymouth Bay Neighbors
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Restaurants & retailers: get Ichabod Flats direct from the farm.
We can tell you exactly who grew your oysters, and who hand-picked the order.