Oyster Mushrooms

 Scientific Name: Pleurotus ostreatus

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 Appearance: Fan-shaped caps ranging in color from gray to blue to white; thin stems.

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 Flavor Profile: Mild, with a slight umami and meaty texture.

 

 Growth Conditions:

• Substrate: Grows on Coco Coir, sawdust, or pasteurized straw.

• Temperature:

• Colonization: 68–75°F

• Fruiting: 55–65°F (blue oyster prefers cooler fruiting temps).

• Humidity: 85–95%.

• Fresh Air Exchange (FAE): High; requires 4–6 air exchanges per day to prevent long stems.

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 Yield:

• 5 lb substrate block: 2–3 lbs total.

• Flushes: 2–3

• Per Flush: 1–1.5 lbs for the first flush; subsequent flushes taper off.

• 10 lbs substrate in monotub: 6–7 lbs total.

• Flushes: 3–5

• Per Flush: 2–2.5 lbs for the first flush; subsequent flushes taper off.

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 Popularity: One of the most widely grown gourmet mushrooms for its ease and high yield.

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 Uses: Culinary (sautés, stir-fries), meat substitute in vegan dishes.

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 Notes: Requires high FAE to prevent overly long stems and maximize cap development.