Organic Italian Oyster Mushroom Sawdust Spawn

$29.99 USD
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Italian Oysters (Pleurotus pulmonarius) are thicker and meatier than blue oyster mushrooms, and their brown frilled caps can grow quite large. They have a mild flavor, earthy aroma, and are a favorite among those who prefer a sturdier oyster mushroom.

Oyster mushrooms are great for beginners because they colonize quickly and are reliable producers. They are also ideal for commercial cultivation, especially when grown on straw.

Recommended use:

  • Italian oyster sawdust spawn can be used for log projects and/or outdoor bed, container, and bucket projects.
  • Italian oyster sawdust spawn must combined with a substrate (like straw) or used in log inoculation in order to fruit.
  • If growing on logs - one bag of sawdust spawn will reliably inoculate 20 logs.

Italian Oyster log chart:

BEST WOOD SPECIES* Aspen, Cottonwood, Tuliptree, Willow
OTHER SUITABLE SPECIES Ailanthus, Alder, Basswood, Beech, Birch, Box Elder, Buckeye, Chinese Tallow, Elm, Hackberry, Hemlock, Hophornbeam, Hard Maple, Soft Maple, Mulberry, Palm, Pear, Pine, Sassafrass, Sweetgum, Sycamore
AVOID Ash, Oak


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!


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