Grow your own Oyster Mushrooms with this mycelium kit
Oyster mushrooms are one of the simplest and most rewarding species to cultivate. Perfect for amateur gardeners, these versatile mushrooms adapt to various substrates and environments, both indoors and outdoors.
Details
This kit contains a tube of liquid Oyster mushroom mycelium ( Pleurotus ostreatus ), product under optimal sterility conditions. The mycelium is ready to be diluted in a solution of sugary water and used to inoculate various substrates.
Oysters grow on decomposing organic matter such as :
Coffee grounds
Pasteurized straw
Untreated wood shavings
Compost or structured green waste
Cardboard or hardwood saw
These saprophytic mushrooms do not require a symbiotic relationship with trees and can be cultivated year-round under controlled conditions.
Advantages of the product :
Easy to grow, even for beginners.
Suitable for a wide range of ecological substrates.
Compatible with indoor or outdoor cultivation.
Allows for continuous production of delicious and nutritious mushrooms.
Environmentally friendly and sustainable method.
Growing Instructions
Preparing the sugar water mixture :
Use mineral water to avoid contaminants like chlorine.
Add a glucose/fructose-based syrup without preservatives (15 ml of syrup for 15 ml of mycelium).
Incorporation of mycelium :
Shake the tube well to homogenize the contents, then mix with your sweetened water solution.
Incubation :
Leave the solution in a dark place with a stable temperature (minimum 20°C).
After 10 days, the mixture becomes cloudy and small filaments appear, indicating the development of the mycelium.
Substrate inoculation :
For indoor cultivation : Mix the mycelium with a moistened substrate and place it in well-ventilated bags or containers.
For outdoor cultivation : Insert the mycelium into holes drilled in logs or incorporate it into straw bales. Maintain the humidity and place it in a shady environment.
Fructification :
Change the environmental conditions to trigger fruiting :
Temperature reduced to 15-20°C.
Moderate indirect light.
High humidity (85-90 %, to be maintained with a humidifier or by spraying regularly).
Make slits in the bag to allow the mushrooms to grow.
Harvest :
Harvest the oyster mushrooms when their caps are well-formed.
A substrate bag can produce up to 3 mushroom cycles over a period of 2 to 3 months.
Seasonality and harvest
Inoculation : All year round indoors ; Spring or autumn for outdoor cultivation.
Expected fruiting : Oysters can produce several cycles of mushrooms over a period of 2 to 3 months, with prolonged production indoors.
Transform your space into a place of sustainable cultivation and harvest your own oyster mushrooms for fresh and flavorful dishes. Get started today!
Why choose SemiSauvage - Permaculture ?
At SemiSauvage - Permaculture , we are committed to providing high-quality products for all mushroom lovers. Our mycelium tubes are carefully sterilized and vacuum-packed to ensure their purity.
Each kit includes a detailed notice, containing clear instructions and tips to maximize your success.
