Click here to explore our magazine, or pick a section from the above choices. In many production areas, mussels are cultivated on thick wooden piles driven into the seabed.
Harvesting takes place at low tide.
An able fisherman can harvest up to 3 tonnes a day. The ideal season for mussels in the northern hemisphere is July through to the end of January. As a general rule, do not buy mussels which are open or have broken shells. Unless you are using solely the mussels without one or both their shells, it is essential to clean them. Scrape the shells with a small knife to remove algae, small barnacles, etc.