Blue Oyster Mushroom Sawdust Spawn (5.5 lbs)

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BLUE OYSTER MUSHROOM CULTIVATION

Pleurotus ostreatus: A fast substrate colonizer with a strong blue/gray hue.

Sawdust Spawn - Used for larger mushroom log projects, or by those wanting to inoculate logs every year. Used for small to large enthusiast or commercial projects. Best for inoculating 10 or more logs. *You need an Inoculation Tool to use Sawdust Spawn! For larger projects you may want to purchase an Angle Grinder Adapter and specialized 12mm drill bit! Sawdust spawn comes in bags approximately 5.5 lbs each.

Inoculation: 

On Logs - Blue Oysters work well with the Log, Stump, and Totem methods. 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. They will also work on maple.

Check out our Spawn FAQ to figure out what type of logs you need!

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 under-cooked. 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). 

Other Blue Oyster products:

Blue Oyster Grain Spawn - for indoor commercial growing
Blue Oyster Plug Spawn - for smaller log projects
Blue Oyster 'Spray and Grow' Kit - introductory indoor grow kit
Blue Oyster Log Kit - introductory outdoor grow kit
Oyster Cultures - for making your own spawn