Pink Oyster Liquid Culture
£20.00
Pink Oyster, Pleurotus djamor
Produced from Grade A mother culture
Pink Oyster Mushroom Liquid Culture
Grow this powerhouse of a mushroom at home with our Pink Oyster Mushroom Liquid Culture!
The Pink 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 Pink 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:
Guaranteed Viability for Cultivation
Your liquid culture syringe will contain a high ratio of live, healthy mycelium, resulting in much more rapid growth compared to spores. In short, we aim for the cleanest and most viable liquid cultures in the UK.
Authentic Pink Oyster Genetics
The genetics are 100% authentic to the strain name. In other words, what you order is what you get.
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.
Pink 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 Pink 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.
Culinary Uses
Pink Oyster mushrooms are incredibly versatile in the kitchen. Their firm, meaty texture holds up well in many dishes:
- Sautéing or Stir-Frying: Ideal for stir-fries as their texture holds up well to high heat.
- Grilling or Roasting: Slice the thick stems and grill or roast for a meaty, smoky flavour.
- Braising: Perfect for braised dishes as they absorb flavours well.
- Raw: Can be thinly sliced and 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.
