Pink Oyster Mushroom Plate Culture
Species difficulty | Beginner |
Culture format | Agar Plate |
Lab skills | Intermediate |
Shelf life | 3 months (do not refrigerate) |
Plate cultures are ideal for growers looking to make master bags, inoculate grain, make liquid culture, or make more plates.
Our pink oyster plates are made to order in our in-house lab using medical-grade petri dishes. If properly stored upon arrival, they have a shelf life of approximately 3 months. Pink oyster plates should NOT be stored in the refrigerator. Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight. Note that mycelium cultures require basic lab skills. Handle using sterile technique to prevent contamination.
For complete descriptions of available pink oyster strains, click on the names below.
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Pleurotus djamor. This pink oyster species produces large flowery clusters of bright pink caps. This strain is very fast growing and tolerant of non-sterile cultivation techniques. Fruits best at warmer temperatures and is not recommended for cold season production.
Incubation 70-85°F Fruiting 70-90° F CO2 less than 1000 ppm -
Pleurotus salmoeostramineus. This tropical pink oyster mushroom strain produces beautiful clusters of light pink to deep red-pink mushrooms and has a delicious meaty texture. An alternative pink oyster species favored by some growers; still produces well in hot weather and will die in temperatures under 50 degrees.
Incubation 72-87°F Fruiting 74-90°F CO2 less than 1000 ppm