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Organic Golden Oyster Mushroom Plug Spawn
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| Skill level | Beginner |
| Grow location | Outdoors |
| Spawn shelf life | 6 months (refrigerated) |
| Incubation | 4-12 months |
| Fruiting temps | 65-80°F |
| Best log type | See wood chart below |
Golden Oysters (Pleurotus citrinopileatus) are a tropical strain that thrive in warmer temperatures and tend to fruit in summer months. They produce beautiful clusters of bright yellow caps that are a favorite at farmers' markets.
When cooked, golden oyster mushrooms have a mild nutty flavor and aroma that pairs well with most dishes. Oyster mushrooms are great for beginners because they colonize quickly and are reliable producers.
Note: Dowel may be fluted or spiral. Aside from being kiln dried, our wooden dowels are not treated in any other way.
Golden Oyster wood chart:
| BEST WOOD SPECIES* | Aspen, Cottonwood, Tuliptree, Willow |
| OTHER SUITABLE SPECIES | Ailanthus, Alder, Basswood, Beech, Birch, Box Elder, Buckeye, Chinese Tallow, Elm, Hackberry, Hophornbeam, Hard Maple, Soft Maple, Mulberry, Palm, Pear, Sassafrass, Sweetgum, Sycamore |
| AVOID | Ash, Hemlock, Oak |
Ideal project size:
Plug spawn is ideal for smaller projects of 1-10 logs, though some log cultivators will use them for larger projects.
That's not mold, it's mycelium!
Your kit includes plug spawn colonized with mushroom mycelium. It may appear covered with a soft, white, mold-like substance - that's the mushroom mycelium! It is completely normal. The mycelium of some species is more prominent than others.
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To grow on logs using plug spawn, you will need a Drill Bit, Log Sealing Wax, and Wax Daubers.
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Click here to download our pamphlet on growing mushrooms on logs, stumps, and totems.
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Golden Oysters prefer log, stump, and totem methods. Colonization is fast and should start producing in 4-12 months. Golden oysters are a tropical species and prefer to fruit in the summer months. They also prefer softer hardwoods such as poplar and aspen.
For our complete plug spawn pamphlet, click here.
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If you don't plan to use immediately, you can refrigerate your spawn for up to 6 months.
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Golden oyster mushrooms develop a cashew-like flavor when cooked to a slightly crispy texture. They can easily replace button mushrooms in most recipes and pair well with many cuisines and flavors. Like all oyster mushrooms, they retain water and may develop a viscous texture when undercooked. If you prefer a firm or dryer texture, continue to cook them until their liquid has reduced and cooked off and they begin to brown.
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If you’re going to consume home-grown mushrooms, make sure to cook your fresh mushrooms thoroughly with heat. If it is your first time eating this species, it is best to start with a small amount to check for allergies, even if cooked.
*Recommendations are based on our own testing. You may have different results experimenting with other wood species.
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10/14/2020
Nick
Great experience
I just finished plugging 200 logs. North Spore has a great web site. I purchased 3000 plugs different verities and am excited about these golden oysters. Every order this year I made from North Spore has been nothing but quality and professional. I have just started using North Spore products and I am definitely going to be purchasing more. Thanks North Spore
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11/03/2020
Patrick W.
Golden oyster
I've recently ordered several different mushroom plug spawn. One of my favorite is the golden oyster. Received all the plug spawn from north spore in very good condition and actively growing. I recommend this product.
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09/30/2020
Justin P.
Looks great
Everything arrived very quickly. The instructions were easy to follow and we now have inoculated logs! Excited to see what they produce
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07/15/2020
Sarah P.
Fast delivery
Arrived very quickly, look forward to seeing how they grow out!
JC
10/13/2020
Josh C.
Great service!
My wife and I purchased the shiitake plugs last fall and have had an abundance of growth, with little to maintain. It couldn't have been easier! Looking forward to seeing how this variety produces next year!
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