Organic Pink Oyster Mushroom Sawdust Spawn
Skill level | Beginner |
Grow location | Outdoors |
Spawn shelf life | 1 month (do not refrigerate) |
Bag weight | 5.5 lbs |
Incubation | Beds: 2-4 months |
Fruiting temps | 70-80°F |
Pink Oyster (Pleurotus djamor) is a tropical strain that produces beautiful clusters of light pink to deep pinkish-red caps that are a favorite at farmers' markets. They are succulent and savory, and have a denser texture than other oyster varieties. They are great for beginners because they colonize quickly and are reliable producers in warmer temperatures.
When cultivated outdoors, pink oysters fruit prolifically throughout summer. As a tropical strain, they also thrive with higher humidity. Note that they are not cold tolerant and their shelf life is shorter than other oyster varieties.
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Recommended use:
- Pink oyster sawdust spawn is only recommended for use in outdoor beds, containers, and buckets.
- Pink oyster sawdust spawn must combined with a substrate (like straw) in order to fruit.
- Please note: Pink oyster mushrooms do not grow on logs.
Upon receiving your spawn:
Remove it 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!
Scroll down for cultivation, inoculation, and storage guides.
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Click here to download our pamphlet on outdoor bed cultivation using sawdust spawn. Be sure to use clean, untreated products when making outdoor beds.
Click here to learn how to grow in buckets and containers.
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Take note that pink oysters will die in temperatures below 40 degrees F and therefore may not overwinter depending on your grow zone. Pink oyster mushrooms are a heat-loving species and should only be planted when average temperatures reach 50 degrees F.
Pink oysters prefer straw to denser woody substrates such as wood chips. You can soak your straw beforehand if you want, spray between the layers, or water it all in one go at the end. Feel free to use other agricultural byproducts here in place of straw, including bean hulls and corn stalks. Avoid anything that has potentially been sprayed by chemicals.
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Do not refrigerate pink oyster spawn. If you don't plan to use immediately, you can store your spawn in a cool, dry area out of direct sunlight for up to a month.
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Pink oysters mushrooms 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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All our spawn is made using organic cultures from our own culture bank. Our sawdust spawn is handmade from a blend of locally sourced, all-natural, organic, and non-GMO woods and supplements from farms and forests in New England and North America
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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.
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Click here to download our pamphlet on outdoor bed cultivation using sawdust spawn.
Click here to learn how to grow in buckets and containers.
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11/10 amazing
Fast shipping, amazing culture!! Only 6 days and pinning started. Fantastic!!
New mushroom garden
It was so easy and is very rewarding.
North Spore
Wow, thank you for sharing your experience, Terry! What a great harvest.
3 weeks till first flush
This was my first time making a mushroom bed and it worked well! I had the spawn for a few days before using it and it was already starting to fruit when I made the straw bed. I put the spawn down just after Memorial Day and got my first flush on June 20.
North Spore
We're so glad the pink oysters worked out! Thanks for the great review, Kathleen!
Excellent! I’ve both mushroom growing kits in the past from another company, this has been the best experience. I love how informative you all are. Keep it up!
North Spore
We really appreciate your support, Damian! Thanks for the great review.
Above and beyond customer service
I wrote a review earlier and gave three stars because I neutrally didn't know what to think of the fact that my pink oyster sawdust spawn wasn't showing any growth in the 5 to 6 weeks that it's been in my straw outdoor garden bed. North score reached out to me to see if I had any questions and to do some troubleshooting and recommended I give it some time as the temperatures rise. They've been extremely helpful in assessing the situation and seem to definitely stand behind their products!
North Spore
We really appreciate your support, Heather! The team is here to help if you ever need anything.