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9 reviewsBLUE OYSTER MUSHROOM CULTIVATION
Pleurotus ostreatus: A fast substrate colonizer with a strong blue/gray hue.
Plug Spawn - Great for first time mushroom log growers. They are usually used for small projects of 1-10 logs, though some log cultivators will use them for larger projects. Plug Spawn comes in 100, 500, and 1000 ct. bags.
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Inoculation:
On Logs - Blue Oyster works well with the Log, Stump, or Totem method. Colonization is fast and may start producing in 4-12 months, though fruitation is dependent on environmental triggers. They fruit best in the spring and fall and prefer softer hardwoods such as poplar and aspen, though they will also work on maple.
Difficulty: Beginner
Oyster mushrooms are a great mushroom for beginners. They colonize quickly and are reliable producers. Great for commercial cultivation, especially grown on straw.
Cooking: Blue Oysters 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 Oysters until their liquid has reduced and cooked off and they begin to brown.
Properties: The Blue Oyster mushroom has a high protein content, several B vitamins, and all the essential amino acids (Marley, 2009). Its medicinal benefits include promoting anti-tumor activity and lowering high cholesterol. Oyster mushroom fruiting bodies and distillations have been shown to reduce tumor size in several studies on mice, rats, and hamsters (Hobbs, 1995). Additionally, Oyster mushrooms have been used in the Czech Republic as the main ingredient in a dietary supplement used to treat high cholesterol (Hobbs, 1995). Studies in animals have shown that a diet of Oyster mushrooms reduced the development of plaque in major arteries (Bobek et al., 1995).
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My wife and I are beginners in this adventure. Very excited to receive the Mycelium and watch them develop into delicious mushrooms. Can't wait to get the end product of delicious mushrooms. I hope to attempt some of the more challenging mushrooms in the future!
I am just a beginner, but I've ordered a couple of times now and have been very pleased. They have been quick to respond to my questions, were quick with info about shipping, and they delivered on their promises. So far, I've purchased their Blue Oyster plugs, Lion's Mane (sawdust/millet) spawn, and Shiitake plugs, each of which came with clear inoculation instructions. Each of the products, too, were very clean, carefully packed, and exhibited lots of healthy mycelial growth. I will order from them again—thinking about Blewits next! :-)
You guys always ship fast, and fill the order to the brim. These plugs were absolutley already growing mycelium like gangbusters. I've got a bunch of sweetgum logs sitting in a small copse enjoying a December rain, with your Blue Oyster spawn plugs newly added. Here's to a great future harvest.
Although I have just made all eight logs, I am super excited to see the results in the spring! We had enough plugs for all of the logs and a little extra which I was thrilled to find. Can't wait for my little fungi!
After seeing some wild oysters and freshly cutting some logs, I was quick to place an order. They cam in almost no time and the inoculation was easy. Looking forward to harvest!
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