White Elm Oyster Mushroom Growing Kit – Gourmet & Medicinal Variety

Product Overview

The White Elm Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) is a fast-growing, highly productive mushroom variety known for its mild, delicate flavor and tender texture. It thrives in indoor and outdoor environments, making it perfect for home cultivation. These mushrooms are not only a delicious culinary ingredient but also have medicinal benefits, being rich in antioxidants and immune-boosting compounds.

Key Features

• Product Name: White Elm Oyster Mushroom Spawn
• Quantity: Available in 100g, 500g, or 1kg spawn packs
• Mature Height: Typically 8-10 inches (20-25 cm)
• Light Requirements: Partial shade to full shade
• Growing Medium: Grows best on pasteurized straw, hardwood logs, sawdust, or composted organic material
• Uses: Culinary (soups, stir-fries, gourmet dishes), medicinal properties, and ornamental value

Growing Instructions

1. Preparing the Growing Medium

• Straw or Sawdust Method: Soak and pasteurize the substrate to eliminate unwanted bacteria. Drain before inoculating.
• Log Method: Choose fresh hardwood logs (oak, maple, or beech) and drill holes to insert the spawn.

2. Inoculating the Substrate

• Evenly mix the spawn into the prepared substrate or insert it into log holes.
• Pack the substrate into containers, bags, or trays with good airflow.

3. Incubation Phase

• Keep the growing environment at 20-25°C (68-77°F) with high humidity (80-90%).
• The mycelium will fully colonize the substrate in 10-21 days, forming white, thread-like networks.

4. Fruiting & Harvesting

• Once the mycelium is fully established, lower the temperature to 15-20°C (59-68°F) and maintain humidity above 85%.
• Mushrooms will start forming within 5-10 days after fruiting conditions are met.
• Harvest clusters when caps are fully developed but still firm—cut at the base.

Care & Maintenance

• Watering: Mist regularly to maintain humidity, but avoid overwatering.
• Ventilation: Provide good air circulation to prevent carbon dioxide buildup.
• Shade: Keep mushrooms in a cool, shaded area—they do not require direct sunlight.

Storage & Shelf Life

• Best planted within 1 year for maximum viability.
• Store in a cool, dark place if not using immediately.