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Organic Golden Oyster Mushroom Sawdust Spawn
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| Skill level | Beginner |
| Grow location | Outdoors |
| Spawn shelf life | 6 months (refrigerated) |
| Bag weight | 5.5 lbs |
| Incubation - beds | 2-4 months |
| Incubation - logs | 4-12 months |
| Fruiting temps | 65-80°F |
Golden Oyster (Pleurotus citrinopileatus) is a tropical strain that thrives in warmer temperatures and tends to fruit in summer months. It produces beautiful clusters of bright yellow caps that are a favorite at farmers' markets. When cooked, they 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. They are also ideal for commercial cultivation, especially when grown on straw.
Recommended use:
- Golden oyster sawdust spawn can be used for log projects and/or outdoor beds, containers, and buckets.
- Sawdust spawn is ideal for larger log projects of 10 or more logs.
- This is not a mushroom grow kit. Golden oyster sawdust spawn must be combined with a substrate (like straw) or used in log inoculation in order to fruit.
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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To grow on logs using sawdust spawn, you will need a Log Inoculation Tool, Log Sealing Wax, and Wax Daubers.
For larger log projects you may also want to purchase an Angle Grinder Adapter and specialized 12mm drill bit.
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Click here to download our pamphlet on growing mushrooms on logs and totems.
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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Logs:
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.
Outdoor beds:
Click here to download our pamphlet on outdoor bed cultivation using sawdust spawn.
Containers:
Click here to learn how to grow in buckets and containers.
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If you don’t plan to use your golden oyster sawdust spawn right away, store in the refrigerator. Use within 6 months of receipt.
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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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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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NL
06/08/2023
neill l.
United Statesmush mushrooms
It was fine but wonder when I will see any sign of activity. Amateur at this so it isn't the end of the world if nothing happens.
RJ
04/08/2023
Ryan J.
Fantastic!
First time ever growing mushrooms and what an experience it is. Alot of fun to do and I've ordered more oyster, this time blue oyster and I'm waiting for it to colonize to see it grow. Golden oyster was a treat in itself. I grew them in a bucket and what great results I had. Highly recommend this product from North Spore.
MJ
04/05/2023
Michael J.
United StatesProflic, but least favorite oyster
Very proflic and cool color, but my least favorite tasting oyster.
AB
03/10/2023
Anne B.
United StatesReady to thrive!
We've had some bizarre weather here, and I delayed starting these for longer than I planned. Apparently, this sawdust spawn isn't interested in waiting! It's been sitting in an office with absolutely no care, effort or maintenance on my part (although having ducklings in here means that it's pretty warm and humid), and I can now say that I've successfully grown mushrooms for the first time. I would definitely recommend following the instructions a little better than I did, but I can tell you from experience that the quality of this sawdust spawn is unreal!
KH
02/07/2023
Kelly H.
United StatesArrived in great condition!
So far so good! The package arrived a few weeks ago in great shape. I just started prepping substrate and will begin growing today! Wish me luck!
TO
05/19/2022
Tim O.
United Statesa good start to mushrooms
I have had success with my Italian and Golden oyster mushroom sawdust spawn so far, outdoors in beds and a laundry basket . When the weather cools back down in the fall I hope to harvest much more from the other varieties I have started. My associate has had great success with the pink oyster spawn this spring. All were received active and alive, ready to go! Thanks Northspore!
E
08/10/2021
Elaniece
United StatesAmazing growth outdoors
I created a 2' x 4' mushroom bed using spent straw. I was rewarded with lbs of Golden Oyster mushrooms. I will grow these annually. The staff at North Spore is very helpful and I haven't been disappointed.
WM
08/04/2021
William M.
United StatesGolden Oyster on Maple Chips
Bought the sawdust spawn and planted it per instructions in layered 2 week old maple chipped branch wood. Have been checking them about every 3 days or so on my wooded lot since planting some 7 weeks back. There were none in the bed 4 days ago but tonight I saw there were about half a dozen clusters. Unfortunately all but one cluster had "gone over" but the ones that were fresh look and smell just great, bright golden color! As many others have said, you need to be checking at least every couple of days to catch them while they are fresh!
TG
07/16/2021
Tim G.
United StatesAmazing Company and Products
I started a 3' x 2' straw bed with the golden oyster sawdust spawn on 5/15 and was able to harvest first flush on 7/7, only 53 days later, and I live in the mountains of Vermont so it was a much colder spring than where I used to live. Also started a 2.5' x 2.5' wood chip bed of the wine cap that is completely colonized by now and should be on target to fruit sometime in August I think. Besides the quality spawn, the customer service is beyond great. They answer any questions you may have, sometimes literally within minutes.
RW
06/13/2021
Ray W.
United StatesGrowing Golden Oysters in a laundry basket
In mid March this year I purchased a bag of sawdust Golden Oyster Spawn. After watching your videos and getting timely advice from you, I used some laundry baskets with a mixture of straw and used coffee grounds to build my mushroom farm. I watered them regularly and was patient. My patience was rewarded when at the end of May I started to get mushrooms. I wanted to let you know how much I appreciated the quality of the spawn. and how clear your instructions were. Based on my great experience with you I purchased Shitake plug spawn. for my logs. I know that will take longer but I am looking forward to a great harvest. Thanks again for enabling people like me to grow and enjoy mushrooms. If there are any t-shirts left I would like a large. Thank you.
