nature’s secret ingredient for growing your own mushrooms—it’s packed with living mycelium that spreads into your growing medium, setting the stage for an epic harvest. Just mix it in, give it time, and watch the magic happen!
The Blue-Grey Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) is a fascinating variety capturing the essence of both taste and visual appeal. Native to temperate and subtropical forests, it produces heavy clusters with captivating grey-blue hues at cooler temperatures. Large, short-stemmed mushrooms with a 7–10 cm diameter add elegance to any culinary dish.
This oyster mushroom offers a distinctive aniseed aroma and meaty texture, ideal for a range of dishes from stir-fries to hearty soups.
Store the mushroom kit in the refrigerator to safely delay the growing cycle until ready for use or gifting.
| Species | Pleurotus ostreatus |
| Inoculation Rate | 2-10% spawn |
| Recommended Substrate | Hardwood / straw |
| Incubation | 20–22°C, substrate temp 25–30°C, duration 19–22 days |
| Primordia Induction | 6–15°C nighttime, 90-95% RH |
| Fruiting Conditions | 10–17°C, 85% RH, 800-1500 lux light |
| Flushes | 2 per month, interval 1–2 weeks |
| Average Yield | 200–250g mushrooms per kg fresh substrate |