Organic Pink Oyster Mushroom Sawdust Spawn

$29.99

Get Ahead on Holiday Shopping!

Give the gift of growth this season and save automatically at checkout:

Save 10%

on orders $50 - $100

Save 15%

on orders $100 –$300

Save 20%

on orders over $300

No code needed – discounts apply automatically at checkout. Offer valid through November 17th.

Pink Oyster (Pleurotus djamor) is 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 because they colonize quickly and are reliable producers in warmer temperatures.

When cultivated outdoors, pink oysters fruit prolifically throughout summer. As a tropical strain, they also thrive with higher humidity. Note that they are not cold tolerant and their shelf life is shorter than other oyster varieties.

Recommended use:

  • Pink oyster sawdust spawn is only recommended for use in outdoor beds, containers, and buckets.
  • Pink oyster sawdust spawn must combined with a substrate (like straw) in order to fruit.
  • Please note: Pink oyster mushrooms do not grow on logs.

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!

Cultivation

Click here to download our pamphlet on outdoor mushroom cultivation using sawdust spawn. Be sure to use clean, untreated products when growing mushrooms outdoors.

Inoculation

Take note that pink oysters will die in temperatures below 40 degrees F and therefore may not overwinter depending on your grow zone. Pink oyster mushrooms are a heat-loving species and should only be planted when average temperatures reach 50 degrees F. 

Pink oysters prefer straw to denser woody substrates such as wood chips. You can soak your straw beforehand if you want, spray between the layers, or water it all in one go at the end. Feel free to use other agricultural byproducts here in place of straw, including bean hulls and corn stalks. Avoid anything that has potentially been sprayed by chemicals.

Storing

If you don't plan to use immediately, you can store your spawn in a refrigerator 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

All our spawn is made using organic cultures from our own culture bank. Our sawdust spawn is handmade from a blend of locally sourced, all-natural, organic, and non-GMO woods and supplements from farms and forests 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.

FAQs

Click here to download our pamphlet on outdoor bed cultivation using sawdust spawn.

Click here to learn how to grow in buckets and containers.

Related Articles

You might also like
Trio of Tools
Trio of Tools (+$99.99)

Drill bit, Angle grinder adapter & Thumb press tool

Thumb Press Tool
Thumb Press Tool (+$43.99)

Inoculate logs with sawdust

MycoStraw
MycoStraw (+$24.99)

Substrate for sawdust spawn

Opinel No. 8 Mushroom Knife
Opinel No. 8 Mushroom Knife (+$33.99)

Harvest precisely

Sawdust Spawn Frequently Asked Questions

Sawdust spawn is sterilized sawdust colonized with mushroom mycelium. It’s used to inoculate a growing substrate such as logs, wood chips, or outdoor garden beds to start mushroom growth.

It serves as the "seed" for your mushroom crop — transferring live, growing mycelium into your chosen growing medium.

Sawdust spawn is best for outdoor projects like logs, stumps, or garden beds and is slower to contaminate.
Grain spawn is ideal for indoor grows or bulk substrate inoculation because it colonizes faster but is more contamination-sensitive.

Sawdust spawn is mixed or packed into a substrate (like logs or wood chips) to inoculate it. Common methods include:

  • Drilling and filling holes in logs
  • Layering in outdoor wood chip or straw beds
  • Mixing with sterilized sawdust or wood pellets for bag cultivation

Most sawdust spawn performs best on hardwoods like oak, maple, or beech. Some species (like Wine Cap or certain Oysters) can tolerate small amounts of softwood in the mix.

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

Your Trusted Source for Premium Mushroom Growing Supplies

Whether you’re growing mushrooms at home, in your garden, or at a commercial scale, we offer everything you need to cultivate success. We start with the highest-quality OMRI-listed ingredients, mix them in our state-of-the-art facility, and inoculate them in our custom-built lab, so you can rest easy knowing your product will yield the best results.

Reviews