King Oyster Mushroom Liquid Culture

Grow this powerhouse of a mushroom at home with our King Oyster Mushroom Liquid Culture!

The King Oyster mushroom is a favourite for many, known for its meaty texture, mild flavour, and versatility in cooking. It is one of the largest species in the Pleurotus (oyster mushroom) genus, hence the name, with thick white stems that typically grow to 10-20cm long and 3-5cm thick.

Native to the Mediterranean, North Africa and the Middle East, it is widely cultivated due to the relatively easy growing requirements and enjoyed all around the world.

Give it a try yourself!

What’s in Your Liquid Culture Kit?

• 12ml Liquid Culture Syringe – Contains live King Oyster mushroom mycelium suspended in a nutrient-rich liquid.
• Sterile 18G Luer Lock Needle

Our Guarantee for High-Quality Liquid Culture

We are extremely confident in our lab process. So, our guarantee is simple:

If the product does not meet these standards, contact us within 4 weeks. We will resolve the issue.

What is Liquid Culture?

Mushroom liquid culture is essentially live mushroom mycelium which grows within a liquid full of nutrients that provide the necessary energy to support the mycelium. It results in much more rapid mycelium growth through a substrate compared to inoculation with spores, making it a better method to get to your fruitful final stages quicker and enjoy those amazing mushrooms.

King Oyster Nutritional Profile

• Low in calories and fat, making them ideal for weight management.
• More fibre and protein compared to many other mushroom varieties.
• Rich in B vitamins (niacin, riboflavin) and minerals like potassium and phosphorus.
• Source of antioxidants like ergothioneine to combat oxidative stress.

Health Benefits of King Oyster

• Boosts immune function with high levels of phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, salt, iron, and zinc.
• Contains Lovastatin, which helps lower cholesterol levels and promote heart health.
• Abundant in polysaccharides which may aid in the prevention of tumour growth.
• Aids neurological health, promoting memory retention and focus, due to its copper and folic acid content.
• High fibre content aids in digestion and gut health.

Cultivation Tips

Preferred Growing Medium: Supplemented sawdust, straw, or hardwood chips but they will happily grow on lots of mediums such as wheat, rye, rice, corn, bamboo, cotton, hemp and coffee waste (to name a few!).
Temperature: Optimal growth at 18 – 24°C (64 – 75°F).
Humidity: Requires 85 – 95% humidity for fruiting.
Light: Indirect light to trigger fruiting.
Harvesting: Ready to harvest in 2 – 3 weeks; cut at the base of the stem.

Interesting Facts about King Oyster

Scientists classify King Oyster mushrooms as Pleurotus eryngii. The name “eryngii” refers to the genus of plants (Eryngium) they were originally found growing near in the wild.

Their meaty texture means they’re often used as a substitute for scallops and chicken in vegetarian and vegan recipes.

Unlike other oyster mushrooms, King Oysters grow individually or in small groups rather than large clusters.

Culinary Uses

King Oyster mushrooms are incredibly versatile in the kitchen. Their firm, meaty texture holds up well in many dishes:

• Sautéing or Stir-Frying: Their firm texture holds up well to high heat, making them ideal for stir-fries.
• Grilling or Roasting: The thick stems can be sliced and grilled or roasted for a meaty, smoky flavour.
• Braising: They absorb flavours well, making them perfect for braised dishes.
• Raw: Thinly sliced, they can be eaten raw in salads or as a garnish.

Important

We require 1 week to prepare fresh stock. However, depending on current stock levels, we may be able to dispatch sooner.

Unfortunately, we cannot ship this product outside of the United Kingdom right now due to some Brexit requirements on live mycelium. Please only order this product if delivery will be within the UK.