Organic Pink Oyster Mushroom Grow Kit Fruiting Block
Skill level | Beginner |
Grow location | Indoors |
Grow speed | 1 to 2 weeks |
Shelf life | 3 months (do not refrigerate) |
Kit dimensions | 6in H x 9in W x 6in D |
Kit weight | 5 lbs |
Fruiting temps | 70-80°F |
Our pink oyster (Pleurotus djamor) fruiting block features a tropical strain that produces beautiful clusters of mushrooms with light pink to deep pinkish-red caps, depending on lighting conditions. They are succulent and savory, have a denser texture than other oyster varieties, and their intense color and rich umami flavor make them a popular meat substitute.
Pink oyster mushrooms thrive in warmer temperatures and are great for beginners as they are reliable producers. They are also one of the easiest blocks to get subsequent fruitings and, if kept in the right conditions, should reliably produce a second flush or more!
"5 of the Best Pink Oyster Mushroom Recipes"
Upon receiving your kit:
Remove kit from the shipping box as soon as possible. Then, unfold the top of the bag, making room for air space. It's also important to check and confirm that the filter patch is not obstructed. This will help the organism breathe and continue to thrive until you are ready to grow your fruiting block!
Scroll down for guides on growing, storage, cooking, and more.
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For the majority of mushroom species, all that is needed to initiate fruiting (or begin the growth cycle) is a change in environmental conditions -- specifically humidity, light, temperature, and changes to oxygen and CO2 levels.
For best results:
We recommend growing your pink oyster block in a fruiting chamber (like a monotub or martha tent) as a controlled environment will decrease the risk of contamination and increase the chances of success.
Creating optimal conditions:
The environmental parameters for pink oyster mushrooms can be found on this page under "Temp, Humidity & CO2 guide" and on page 6 of our fruiting block instruction booklet.
Preparing your block:
Tightly fold excess plastic back and place the block face up.
How to initiate fruiting:
- Slice bag with a single diagonal line or with an X.
- Pink oyster mushrooms can be top or side fruited.
Special considerations:
- Pink oyster fruiting blocks are not cold tolerant and will die if refrigerated.
- Pink oyster mushrooms will not grow in temperatures below 65 degrees.
- Exposing pink oyster mushrooms to more light will produce a more pigmented cap.
- Color will transfer to lighter colored mushrooms when grown or packaged together.
Harvesting your mushrooms:
Harvest pink oyster mushrooms right before the caps flatten out, removing entire cluster with care to minimize breaking. Pink oyster mushrooms have a short shelf life.
Growing different blocks together:
With some compromise, many different species of mushrooms can be grown together in a fruiting chamber. First, consider the temperature range of the mushrooms you desire to grow, and second, the CO2 sensitivity. Humidity ranges overlap for the majority of species. We encourage you to experiment with many different groupings!
Troubleshooting:
Having issues with unusual growth, stunted growth, or no growth at all? Refer to pages 16-18 in our fruiting block instruction booklet.
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Temperature 70-80°F | 21-26°C Humidity (Phase 1: Primordia) 95-100% Humidity (Phase 2: Fruitbody) 85-95% CO2 Sensitivity (Phase 1: Primordia) 500-1,000 ppm CO2 Sensitivity (Phase 2: Fruitbody) 500-1,000 ppm - Primordia - The earliest recognizable stage of fruitbody development. Also known as “baby mushrooms” or “mushroom pins.”
- Fruitbody - A fully grown mushroom, the reproductive structure of the organism in which the spores are produced.
- CO2 sensitivity - When CO2 levels are too high, yields will decrease, stems will become long and stringy, caps will be small, and/or growth will halt.
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Do not refrigerate pink oyster kits. If you are not ready to use your pink oyster fruiting block immediately, store at room temperature, out of direct sunlight, for up to 3 months.
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The classic North Spore recipe is to chop the pink oyster mushrooms and sauté them in a heavy pan on medium heat with butter, garlic, and loads of fresh thyme and rosemary (or whatever other herbs you happen to have on hand!). Cook until the mushrooms have released their liquid, then continue cooking until that liquid has cooked off and the mushrooms begin to brown. This can take from 20-30 minutes. Deglaze your pan with a splash of white wine, reduce once more, and finish with a touch of heavy cream. Season generously with salt.
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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.
Mushrooms grow spores as they develop. This is a natural means of reproduction. This is when people with allergies or compromised immune systems may want to consider putting fruiting mushroom kits outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Spores in mushrooms sometimes cause respiratory irritation. In rare cases, spores may also cause irritation for some non-allergic or non-immunocompromised mushroom growers. If you are one of them, it is recommended to reduce the overall spore load by harvesting mushrooms while they are still in their younger growth stages.
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Pink mushrooms make my wife feels amazing.
The mycelium fruits so big, and they taste great. I've been studying Mycology for a few months and wanted my wife to try using these shroom for her struggles she complains about vs meds. Her energy levels have increased over the past week to where she isn't taking her Addy meds to get through the day. SO, if there're any clear quick indicators of a win and reason to keep at it, it is the reduction in pharmaceuticals and she feels over all better. Huge win. Problem is now, mushrooms don't last long to both my wife and son so I need more kits / to start growing them myself on a garden scale.
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Hi Justin! Thank you so much for sharing your experience! Check out our bucket growing tutorials on YouTube - this might be helpful!
Easy Greatness!!
Top of the line.... Super Easy to grow... #1 mushroom company PERIOD!!
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Thanks for the kind review, Mackenzie! We couldn't do it without customers like you. Please reach out if you ever need anything.
First Pink attempt
Excellent. Was a little slower to pin, but did a great job once it did. Second flush is popping as we speak.
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Thanks for sharing, Brian! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. The team is here is you ever need anything.
Breakfast sauté
Sauce with a little olive oil and add into eggs. Tastes like bacon. Yum
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Thanks for sharing, Stuart! We love pink oysters too! So glad you are enjoying them.
Pink Oyster
Love it. Easy to use, mushrooms grow as promised and it's fun to do!
Beautiful delicious
these blocks were ready to fruit when they arrived, they were so eager. It was incredible. I can’t recommend these enough.
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Thanks for the great review, James! We're so glad you're enjoying the experience.
Good product, fruiting made easy
This is a good beginning variety for novice growers learning to grow. In my experience, pink oysters are more finicky than other varieties, This helps growers hone skills for intermediate varieties. Highly recommend to further knowledge and hone in on parameters that will help increase productivity of other species of oyster mushrooms as well as other species of mushrooms. Furthermore I cannot say enough about the customer service from North Spore, for tips on growing or helping to solve any problems growers may encounter.
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We really appreciate your support, Brett! Thanks for the great review.
Pink Oyster Beauty!!!!
The most beautiful Pink Oyster mushrooms I have ever cultivated come from North Spore! The bacon recipe will blow your mind!
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We're so happy everything is working out for you, Tree! The team is here if you need anything.
It worked, with boiling-water-sterilized straw bucket method
November in California, temperatures 50-80F. Went to several local shops to get free food grade buckets, got 4 five gallon buckets with lids from donut shop, drilled holes in 3 buckets, used 4th to fill with straw and poured boiling water on top until full, sealed with lid while more water boiled (approx 15 mins?), poured 4th bucket into empty bucket with holes to fill with boiled straw, put lid on, tipped bucket on side to drain through holes, repeated same process for remaining buckets, later same day, as buckets had cooled, put on sanitary gloves, rubbed hands with copious isopropyl alcohol, rubbed spawn bag with copious alcohol, opened bag, opened each bucket in turn, grabbed handfuls of spawn to mix into each bucket in turn, resealing with lid when done and rubbing hands with more isoproyl alcohol in between each bucket, also wiping down edges of bucket with alcohol-soaked paper towel. Set all buckets in garage and forgot about them, in southern California. About 10 days later, first big rain of winter, suddenly boom, two buckets showing pinning and one bucket had popped out fist-sized clusters of mushrooms. Cut some off and made breakfast with them, yummy. Sent pictures to friends, all were amazed and also baffled that it was possible. Began misting mushrooms 3x per day with water spray bottle, but, now rainy weather is over (only lasted 2 days in "big" California storm), mushroom clusters seem to be showing signs of dryness, so now 3 days later (eating fresh mushrooms in meals each day), now have covered the buckets with white garbage bag to keep in humidity, will see how it goes. Considering the amount of mushrooms consumed so far, and price of kit (about thirty bucks plus pricy shipping), the kit will have paid for itself in about 3 more days of mushroom eating for meals, compared to local farmers market mushroom prices. Have collected 3 more free food grade buckets from local shops to continue this single crop into a bigger respawn once these buckets are fully done flushing. I would suggest those in drier climates build a simple humidity tent from inexpensive fabric store clear vinyl (a buck a yard) and maybe chickenwire or similar cheap rigid fencing, to keep moisture content more managed. So, sitting buckets in garage and otherwise ignoring them, did successfully produce a healthy first flush, so any improvements like a humity tent would only increase quantity and health of the crop.
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We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, Jonathan! Our team is here if you need anything!
Good beginner mushroom
Very easy. Just put them in the closet with a humidity monitor, cool air humidifier, and light. Opened the door daily to let oxygen in. 12 hrs light. Couple days later had mushrooms.
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Your grow looks amazing, Joseph! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience!