Primitive Greens builds a mushroom empire on 320 square feet
Hidden away in a quiet Savannah neighborhood, a modest structure houses one of Cayman’s most high-tech farms and the heart of a growing local mushroom movement. Primitive Greens, co-founded by Codi Whittaker, grows gourmet mushrooms, like blue oyster, black king, lion’s mane, golden oyster and chestnut, year-round in a climate-controlled container, untouched by the islands’ limited land and climate challenges.
Blue oyster mushrooms – the most popular variety – bloom from neatly stacked bags lining shelves, thriving without soil, sunlight or pesticides. The high-efficiency system produces the equivalent of 2 to 3 acres of traditional farmland using only 320 square feet and five gallons of recycled water per day. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Aug 08, 2025 11:38 AM