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Organic Pink Oyster Mushroom Grain Spawn
€26,95
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Our USDA-certified organic Pink Oyster (Pleurotus djamor) grain spawn features 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 and are reliable indoor year-round producers. And, if kept in the right conditions, they will yield substantial first, second, and even third harvests (making them an ideal commercial variety!) Note that the shelf life of pink oysters is shorter than other oyster varieties. As a tropical strain, they also thrive with higher humidity.
Pink oyster grain spawn can be used for indoor cultivation year round. When used for outdoor cultivation, pink oysters are not cold tolerant and fruit prolifically in summer months.
Please note pink oyster mycelium is a pale pink color which may be harder to see than other species. All spawn leaving our warehouse is fully colonized and ready to use.
Recommended use:
- Pink oyster grain spawn can be used for indoor production using sawdust or straw or outdoor production using straw or wood chips.
- Do not use grain spawn for log inoculation.
- This is not a mushroom grow kit. Pink oyster grain spawn must be combined with a substrate 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 specifications, growing, and storage guides.
Specifications
- Weight: Approximately 6 lbs
- Hydration: Average of 47%
- Bags: Gusseted 2.2 mil polypropylene
- Filter: High efficiency .2 micron
- Inoculation Rates: 6 lb. bag of grain will inoculate between 120-165 lb. sterilized sawdust, and 100-130 lb. pasteurized straw
- Sterilization method: Commercial grade autoclave sterilized
Temp, Humidity & CO2 guide
| 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.
Indoor cultivation
Pink oyster mushroom grain spawn can be mixed into sterilized or lime pasteurized substrates including but not limited to hardwood sawdust, straw, and coffee grounds.
Note: Grain spawn must be mixed with bulk substrate before you can fruit it. If you are new to growing mushrooms, we recommend purchasing a book on mushroom cultivation.
Recommended reading:
'Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms' by Paul Stamets
'Organic Mushroom Farming and Mycoremediation' by Tradd Cotter
Outdoor cultivation
Pink oyster grain spawn can be spread in chopped straw or wood chips as shown in the video below! Making outdoor beds is one of the easiest methods for growing any type of oyster mushroom.
For our complete mushroom beds pamphlet, click here.
Be sure to use clean, untreated products when making outdoor beds.
Storing
If you don't plan to use immediately, you can store your spawn in the fridge for up to 6 months.
Cooking
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.
Ingredients
Our grain spawn is USDA certified organic and made using organic cultures from our own culture bank. It contains a blend of locally sourced, organic, and non-GMO ingredients from farms in New England and North America.
Cautions & considerations
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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Reviews
L
Just started to get a harvest from these since, if you see my Italian oyster review, the woodland bugs REALLY love the pinks so I'm doing these in a container. Too early to compare harvests, and even with slugs I have gotten a lot of pinks for 5 months running.
This variety is a drier oyster which makes it fabulous for a vegan BLT. Throw some Gateway to the North Spice House blend and some pepper on them and caramelize nicely and even my bacon-loving husband said the result was better than an actual BLT.
Pics are of my 5 month old spray and grow transplanted to the woods. My container grown ones aren't showing the deep color but the woodland grow are...well look.
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, Laura! Our team is here to help if you ever need anything.
M
Inoculated my straw in basket and garden and hopefully in couple weeks hopefully have lot's of mushrooms.
G
Such healthy and amazing spawn. Produced a ton of gorgeous flushes!
Those are beautiful, Gwen! We're so happy you're enjoying the experience.
J
Pink oyster mushrooms are great must try
J
I have had excellent results from all of North Spores grain spawn!
So great to hear, John! We are here if you ever need anything!
r
Looks great
M
Did 10 - 1 gallon buckets with MM on 8/13 and 6 days later have mycelium growing in all 10. Looking forward to a great harvest!
E
Very good. Got multiple flushes using the bucket method.
E
My third time ordering from here. This time it wasn't to give as a gift. Love that they give you guides to grow. Can't wait for my mushrooms to fruit!
M
Very easy to use, spread through layers of straw in a laundry basket, and placed in a shady spot in my garden. I have harvested the first flush, and there is a second one coming on now! I would recommend this product! Thanks!
W
Another great item. That sells well at farmers markets. Very sad there's such a short shelf life. But anything that tastes like bacon, it's going to sell. And it is very pleasing to the eyes and turns heads left and right.
J
Was amazing very good
S
I consider pink oyster to be the king of home grown mushrooms. Vigorous growth gives room for amateurs like me to get comfortable with sterilization techniques. They produce tons of mushrooms in a short (for mushrooms) time period, which is very rewarding. And to top it off, they are everyone's favorite in my house. They taste like not-salty chicken bullion. Delicious!
Wow Steven! Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us! We so appreciate it.
M
Very fast shipping and the grain spawn was covered with light mycelium. I'll be enjoying a bountiful harvest in about 1 month!
J
Everything worked great love it
N
My first time growing mushrooms and didn’t think it would be this easy or grow this quickly! 😃 Hurricane Milton stripped the leaves off my bamboo so I used that as my main substrate with a little crumbled tree bark, other dead leaves from my yard, wet those down and layered with the pink oyster grain spawn. I put some on the ground, in a hanging wire basket and also piled up in a wire cage. I misted everything in the mornings to keep it moist. I’m in Zone 9b in Florida, the weather is mild when they first started fruiting in less than 2 weeks on 11/2/24!
Well done, Nicki! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
E
These were my favorite oyster mushrooms to grow in buckets indoors. I used buckets with drilled holes and pasteurized straw. The spawn worked amazing and the mushrooms are so pretty!
We're so glad you enjoyed the pink oysters, Emma! Thanks for sharing your experience with us!
B
Great looking mushroom spawn arrived in a great time frame and produced very well we are very satisfied
Thanks for sharing, Brent! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
C
These pink oysters are beautiful and very tasty. They were easy to grow and a lot of fun! Will purchase again.
Thanks for the great review, Christine! Happy to hear that you are enjoying them, they are one of our favorites as well!
J
You can tell Northern Spore Pink Oyster Mushroom Grain Spawn came from a two parent home. NS inoculates love in every grain to ensure the mycelium has a nice home to thrive.
This love fuels the mycelium to achieve all of its personal and career goals. 5-year plan? I think not! NS Pink Oyster Mushrooms seized the day in about 14-days. Talk about an overachiever!
Without a doubt, I would highly recommend NS Grain Bags. For $30, this is the best investment to start a low budget mushroom operation.
1. Get some hardwood and straw pellets. 50-50 mix.
2. 5 lbs block-
a. 2.5 cups hardwood pellets
b. 2.5 cups straw pellets
c. 1.25 cups wheat bran
d. 1.4 liters (go more and not less with water) Field capacity when measuring moisture content.
3. Pressure Cooker because you supplemented wheat bran. 4 hours at 15psi. Let cool for 24-hours.
4. NS Pink Oyster Grain Spawn is added to the bag. Seal shut with a plastic sealer.
5. Place in a dark room. I like the temperature to be 75°-80°.
T
AMAZING SPAWN!!! Smells sweet and fruity too!!!
M
Great quality and perfectly ! Well Done North Spore!
C
Great seller
E
Nice!
J
Beautiful can’t wait for the cluster
D
Waiting for First flush
D
They doing great for warm weather mush in the dead of winter!
D
Awesome spawn
D
I purchased Pink Oyster spawn and the advice was to wait for two weeks. I put it in the closet and in two weeks the bag had turned completely white with mycelium. Tiny pink oysters started to form in the bag.
I left question on the answering machine and got a quick response call addressing my inquiry. Great customer service.
B
Great. Easy. Good results.
Thanks for sharing, Bennett! If you need help with anything, please reach out.
M
One my second flush. Will probably have a third.
Thanks for sharing, Malcolm! Our team is here if you need anything.