Organic Blue Oyster Mushroom Fruiting Block

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$29.99

Our Certified Organic mushroom fruiting blocks make growing your own mushrooms easy. Designed by mycologists and colonized to the perfect level, all you have to do is create the right environment and fruit your mushrooms.

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The Organic Blue Oyster Mushroom Fruiting Block (Pleurotus ostreatus) offers a straightforward path to cultivating gourmet fungi at home. This ready-to-fruit block is ideal for beginners and seasoned growers alike.

Our specially selected Blue Oyster strain yields striking clusters with caps ranging from bluish-gray to brownish-gray, adapting beautifully to various light conditions.

Each USDA Certified Organic block is fully colonized, ensuring a robust start. Expect your first bountiful harvest in as little as seven days with proper care.

Enjoy the rich, earthy flavor and tender texture of fresh, homegrown Blue Oyster mushrooms. These culinary delights elevate any dish, from stir-fries to sautés.

Designed for indoor cultivation, this fruiting block promises multiple flushes, providing a continuous supply of fresh mushrooms. Yields typically range from 0.5 to 2 lbs on the first flush.

North Spore, founded by mycologists, guarantees success. Our 100% Grow Guarantee offers a free replacement if your block doesn't perform.

Beyond cultivation, this kit fosters an understanding of mycology, aligning with North Spore's mission to make mushrooms accessible to all.

Discover the satisfaction of growing your own premium, organic produce.

Receiving and Storage

Remove kit 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!

Fruiting blocks should be used within 1 week of receipt. If you don't plan to use immediately, you can refrigerate your block for up to 6 months.

Growing Instructions

For the majority of mushroom species, all that is needed to initiate fruiting (or begin the growth cycle) is a change in environmental conditions -- specifically humidity, light, temperature, and changes to oxygen and CO2 levels.

For best results:

We recommend growing your blue oyster block in a fruiting chamber (like a monotub or martha tent) as a controlled environment will decrease the risk of contamination and increase the chances of success.

Creating optimal conditions:

The environmental parameters for blue oyster mushrooms can be found on this page under "Temp, Humidity & CO2 guide" and on page 3 of our fruiting block instruction booklet.

Preparing your block:

Tightly fold excess plastic back and place the block face up.

How to initiate fruiting:

  • Slice bag with a single diagonal line or with an X.
  • Blue oyster mushrooms can be top or side fruited.

Special considerations:

  • Blue oyster mushrooms are prone to forming long stems and small caps when CO2 levels are too high.
  • Cooler temperatures and more light will produce a more pigmented cap.

Harvesting your mushrooms:

Harvest young, when edges of caps are still slightly turned under. (When harvested younger, less spores will be produced and shelf life will be extended.) Remove entire cluster with care to minimize breaking.

Growing different blocks together:

With some compromise, many different species of mushrooms can be grown together in a fruiting chamber. First, consider the temperature range of the mushrooms you desire to grow, and second, the CO2 sensitivity. Humidity ranges overlap for the majority of species. We encourage you to experiment with many different groupings!

Troubleshooting:

Having issues with unusual growth, stunted growth, or no growth at all? Refer to pages 16-18 in our fruiting block instruction booklet.

Temp, Humidity, & C02 Guide

Temperature55-75°F  |  13-24°C
Humidity(Phase 1: Primordia)95-100%
Humidity(Phase 2: Fruitbody)85-95%
CO2 Sensitivity(Phase 1: Primordia)<1,000 ppm
CO2 Sensitivity(Phase 2: Fruitbody)<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.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Fruiting block kits are mushroom grow kits, but tend to be larger (5 lbs) and some require a bit more care depending on species. Instead of boxes, they are bagged. We recommend growing them in a fruiting chamber such as a monotub or martha tent set up like our BoomRoom. A controlled environment will produce the best results for the fruiting blocks. And, since these kits are slightly larger, they can produce more mushrooms than our Spray & Grow Kits.

Oyster mushrooms and lion's mane mushroom fruiting block kits are great for beginners because they are reliable producers and require the least amount of effort. Reishi is also great because the mushroom grows in the unopened bag (no special care or fruiting chamber required!)

All kits should grow a minimum of one flush of mushrooms, but with a little patience and skill you can often get a second or third flush depending on the species! After you’ve harvested your first flush of mushrooms, remove any growth from the block and follow these instructions:

⮕ If you have a martha tent or an automated fruiting chamber, leave the humidity and fan running and wait about 2 weeks for new pins to begin forming.

⮕ If you are using a monotub or non-autmated fruiting chamber, open 2x daily and spray blocks generously with water. Try not to expose the blocks for too long to decrease chances of contamination.

⮕ If you don't have a monotub, martha tent, or fruiting chamber cover the block with a humidity tent made from a large plastic grocery bag with LOTS of small, quarter-sized holes. Remove the humidity tent 2x daily and spray blocks generously with water.

Be patient: It's totally normal for it to take longer for mushrooms to appear with each subsequent fruiting. However, if there's no progress after two weeks, it’s a good idea to soak your block.

Soaking your block: Take your block out of the bag and soak in a bowl of cool water. Most species only need to soak for 20 minutes. However, only soak your lion's mane block for 5-10 minutes as these blocks tend to break apart if soaked for too long. After soaking, let the block drain by leaving it cut side down for another 10 minutes or tip it around to let extra water run off. You don't want to leave standing water in your bag, so pat your block dry with a towel before placing it back in the bag.

Note: Shiitake blocks should not be placed back in the bag.

For most species, you should leave the block in the bag for the entire duration of the growing cycle. However, there are some exceptions.

⮕ Shiitake should be removed from the bag before going into the fruiting chamber.

⮕ Nameko should have most of the top of the bag cut off (leaving about 4" of plastic above the block) before going into the fruiting chamber.

Our fruiting block kits are made from sawdust blocks that have been amended with substrate supplements.

Cluster of brown-capped mushrooms with long, light-colored stems against a white background.

Backed by Our 100% Grow Guarantee

Every kit comes with our 100% Guarantee: You’ll get your first flush of mushrooms, or we’ll make it right. With over 350,000 happy growers, North Spore is trusted by hobbyists, chefs, and mycologists alike.

Reviews

  • 5 stars: 76 (97%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (1%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (1%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
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John Madjeski
Yet another great block!

1 of 5 types we ordered and we’re still super happy with these blocks. We’re using an indoor Martha tent set-up. Got a lot of the info for building one right here on this website under the learning tab😎 these blocks are thriving! We have 2 more types to review including the lion’s mane in the picture as well, but I’m sure they will be just as impressive.

Great photo, John! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

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Brett Timmons
Best species for beginners, amazing production no matter the skill level

Best yield and growth of any of the fruiting blocks I have tried before. I have one block that has fruited 4 times. Amazing product! Highly recommend!!!

We're so happy you're enjoying the experience, Brett! Please reach out if you ever need anything.

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Elena

Usually have good luck with the blue oyster i dont know what happened but its had mold on it

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Lorenz Sprotofski
Look at this monster

This was part of the first fruiting blocks I ever ordered. I grow in a martha tent at 90% humidity and 72F. Based on the pictures I expected several smaller clusters. I ended up with a 1.1lb giant lol. I don’t know if it’s supposed to look like this, but I put it in my venison ragout and it was great. Very impressed. What’s really crazy is that it was 2” tall on Friday, I was gone Saturday, and Sunday it was this huge mushroom. Amazing.

Wow, Lorenz! That is one gigantic mushroom. Well done and thank you for taking the time to share your experience!

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Sophia
So easy and SO GOOD

Growing these was SO easy once I had my Martha tent set up, and it was so quick??? I wasn’t expecting to have mushrooms ready to eat in like a week. The blue oysters taste better than any I’ve bought at store, and they grow MASSIVE. One of the caps was 4 inches in diameter 😱 I’m obsessed and wanna keep growing these forever

We're so happy to hear you're enjoying the experience, Sophia! Thanks for the great review. Your blue oysters look delicious!!

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Dawn

This process is teuly magical to watch!

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Colleen Schaffhauser
Holy Moly

We purchased a Boom Room 2 back in June of 2025, along with two mushroom blocks. The blocks went into the fridge when we received them, however; the boom room went into the closet. I became ill and landed up in a nursing home. When I came back home, here were our mushroom blocks sitting in our spare refrigerator. We decided to set them up in Jan. We live in the Pacific NW and are known for our 'shrooms around here. After a component went bad (which North Spore sent a new one immediately) we decided shrooming was not for us. Anyway, we put the blue oyster bag outside on our deck with no covering or temp/humidity control. It looked like it was moldy so out it went. Ok, we decided to give it one more try and bought more 'shrooms to propogate. We just started them today. My husband went out to the deck where he had stuck the blue oyster bag in Jan in an old planter. OMG. There was a huge flush of blue oyster mushrooms. I couldnt believe it. AMAZING in my eyes. Now, the excitement of growing them has returned and guess what's for dinner this evening?

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Brett Vitamvas
Blue oyster fruiting block

Great product. The automated boomer bin makes growing mushrooms very easy. Got 3 nice flushes and trying for a 3rd. Got nearly 20 oz from first flush. Would recommend for anyone looking to grow mushrooms.

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Anthony gardner
Produce lots of mushrooms

Great

Glad to hear you've had success with the Fruiting Block, Anthony. Thanks for the great review!

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Ryan K Ruff
Great blues

Tremendous abundant flushes

Blue oysters is one of our favorite species, too! Glad you’re enjoying them. Your grow looks amazing!

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LaMisha Merrett

Second time buying. Always fruits beautifully

We appreciate your support with us!

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Michelle
Great experience for first timers

Somehow, with humidity and co2 varying wildly because of inexperience, somehow we managed to grow mushrooms!

We have the mushroom bug now and are determined to figure it all out. We will try it again soon with a little more understanding on growing and another grow bag from North Spore.

We are always here to help! Glad the mushrooms still flourished for you!

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Savannah Herrell
So Many!

I have gotten so many off these I don't even know what to do with them all! I moved the blocks to my garden and they continue to produce in my beds now! Love it.

So awesome, Savannah! Thank you so much for the continued support!

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Christopher Ambler
Thrilled! Almost 3 pounds!

Totally thrilled. First flush was 1.3 pounds. Second flush was almost 1.5! Waiting to see if I get a third, and will break up the block into my garden and light a candle :-)

(Never expect anything, but always surprised when that works out)

Wow Christopher! Sounds like you've had some great flushes. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review!

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Antonio

Just picked my first flush and going for another. Im excited to try a few recipes with all my new mushrooms.

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Seth
Multiple Flushes with this Block!!!

This was one of two fruiting blocks that began my growing experience with from NORTHSPORE and I must say this is an absolutely incredible strain they offer! I had JUST removed some dehydrated browning little spouts from this block to start it fresh again and it has ALREADY began fruiting this much from nothing in like 2-3 days. This is an extremely fast growing and amazing block! You get way more than you pay for so I consider this block one of the best bargains!!! I am so excited for this next flush, it’s going to be amazing!!!

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Jason
Wonderful!

Great experience, would recommend.

Awesome, Jason! We really appreciate your support.

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Brett Vitamvas
Blue oyster fruiting block

Awesome product, the blue oyster block produced nearly 20 ounces of mushrooms on the first flush.

Your blue oysters look amazing, Brett! Thanks for taking the time to share your experience.

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Seth
Incredibly easy to grow!

The pictures of actual mushrooms I’ve attached is from the first flush. The pictures of the pins are from my current second flush. These are by some incredibly easy to grow mushrooms as well as delicious! I’ve harvested and eaten a majority of the first flush while sharing it with other friends. Everybody likes them! Just follow the instructions from North Spore and you will get great success from this block!

We're so glad you're enjoying the experience, Seth! Thanks for the great review.

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Seth
Exceptional Mushroom and easy to grow!

For this mushroom I grew from a block, it was incredibly simple to do. I followed the instructions with how to set it up and simply put it in my MONOTUB and waited. I paid attention to humidity but it didn’t take long to get pins, almost like sprouts on a potato to form. After that it was a little wait but the only thing I had to do was keep the grow environment moisture at a good level. When the sprouts start to form tubes with a dark cap at the end, I know I’m going to have a nice harvest coming! I’m on my second flush already!

Thanks so much for sharing, Seth! Our team is here to help if you ever need anything.

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Seth
Amazingly delicious!!! Bountiful fruiting!!!

These mushrooms took a little while longer to produce than my Shiitaki block, however, they produced an incredibly bountiful fruiting. They are probably the easiest to harvest since you just need to twist the cluster at the base to pop it off like a kind of mushroom bouquet. My personal experience I saw many tiny sprouts where more clusters are coming. This is one of the most delicious mushrooms I’ve ever had. Highly recommend!!!

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John Zonay
Great Kit!

Awesome kit and easy to use. Unbelievable how many mushrooms were produced!

So amazing to hear you had a fruitful experience, John! Thanks for the great review!

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Connie L Brenstuhl
Huge Flush!

These were so easy to grow and produced three flushes.

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Melissa
Love love love!

Our first block to fruit and it did marvelous! We are on our 3rd flush. Very good mushroom and very versatile.

Thanks for sharing the photo, Melissa! We're so glad you're enjoying the experience.

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Ruth LovettSmith
11 days to harvest

This was my first experience with a fruiting block. I harvested 24 ounces on day 11. I misted daily and kept a humidifier nearby. I'm excited to see how the next block does in a more controlled environment/monotub.

Wow Ruth! These oysters look amazing! Thank you so much for sharing, and happy growing!

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John Richards
Incredible!!!

Five days into putting these blocks into my Martha tent set up and it's like they grow by the hour!!!

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Larz Grenier
Pins forever!

Beautiful pins. This block pinned a bit slower than some others but, had a beautiful bouquet/canopy of mushrooms when they came through and pinned again with a few days!

Awesome, Larz! Our team is here to help if you ever need anything.

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Justin
Great!

Showed up ready to go!

Enjoy your oysters, Justin!