King Oyster

 Scientific Name: Pleurotus eryngii

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 Appearance: Thick, cylindrical stems with small, brown caps.

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 Flavor Profile: Savory, nutty, and meaty; often used as a meat substitute.

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 Growth Conditions:

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

• Temperature:

• Colonization: 68–75°F

• Fruiting: 60–68°F.

• Humidity: 85–90%.

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

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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: 5–7 lbs total.

• Flushes: 3–4

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

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 Popularity: Increasingly popular for its versatility in high-end culinary dishes.

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 Uses: Culinary (steaks, roasted dishes, stir-fries).

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 Notes: Requires higher FAE during fruiting to produce thick stems and minimize cap overgrowth.