King Oyster Liquid Culture – Pleurotus eryngii

Description

The king oyster mushroom (Pleurotus eryngii) is a type of edible mushroom that is highly prized for its meaty texture and mild, nutty flavor. It is also known by other names such as the king trumpet mushroom and French horn mushroom.

The king oyster mushroom is native to the Mediterranean region, but is now grown and consumed in many parts of the world. It is a large, cylindrical mushroom with a thick stem and a small cap, and can grow up to 6 inches (15 cm) in length.

In addition to its culinary uses, the king oyster mushroom is also being studied for its potential health benefits. It is a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins, and contains compounds such as ergothioneine and polysaccharides, which have been shown to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. King oyster mushrooms may also have cholesterol-lowering effects, and may help improve gut health by promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut.

King oyster mushrooms can be used in a variety of dishes, such as stir-fries, soups, and pasta dishes. They can also be grilled or roasted and served as a meat substitute. ©

 

IDEAL GROWING CONDITIONS: King Oyster (Pleurotus eryngii)

Substrate: Hardwood Sawdust, Straw, Coffee, Cardboard and lots more

Colonisation Temperature: 20°C – 24°C

Pinning Temperature: 15°C – 24°C

Pinning Humidity: 95%

Fruiting Temperature: 15°C – 24°C

Fruiting Humidity: 85-90%

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

10ml liquid culture syringe containing living mycelium of King Oyster mushroom.
Sterile alcohol wipe.
18G sterile needle for injection into chosen medium or grow kit.
Sealed in a zip lock bag.

All of our liquid cultures are prepared fresh for every order in our lab and we use a flow hood when carrying out all work to ensure clean cultures & packages.

WHAT IS LIQUID CULTURE?

Liquid culture is a a nutrient rich broth made up of distilled water, mixed with light malt extract dextrose and honey to create a mix for the mycelium to feed on. You can think of mycelium as the mushroom seed, this can then be used to inoculate a grow kit or substrate mix to start grow mushrooms.

We regularly test all of our liquid cultures on agar and grain to guarantee you only get the highest quality culture.

HOW DO I GROW MUSHROOMS?

Different mushrooms require different care and conditions to grow, but with the right conditions, coupled with our liquid cultures and grow kits, you can grow your own mushroom easy! We offer a wide variety of easy to use grow kits, and mushroom growing substrates. We’ve done all the hard work to save you the time and energy. By growing mushrooms in grow bags, this way you can have more control over the environment, throughout the whole growing cycle, than if you were to grow outside.

STORAGE:

We recommend using your King Oyster liquid culture as soon as possible, to ensure maximum freshness and healthy growth. If you cannot use it right away, then we advise storing your culture in the refrigerator. For up to 3 months.