Blue Oyster Liquid Culture Syringe
Pleurotus ostreatus
Quantity
What's in the packet
10cc Syringe
16G Needle
Alcohol Swab
Instruction Card
Viable culture guaranteed. If it arrives damaged, dead, or visibly contaminated, contact us within 48 hours with photos and we'll arrange a replacement or refund.
How we guarantee it arrives fresh
Lab-isolated genetics
Each species selected for specific traits, not randomly wild-collected.
Grown in our own lab
Sterile technique, not outsourced to a third party.
Ships fast
Ships within 24h — less time in transit, more viability on arrival.
Cultivation Specs
Colonization Time
5–10 days
Fruiting Temp
55–65°F / 13–18°C
Ideal Substrate
Hardwood sawdust, straw, coffee grounds
Expected Yield
3–4 flushes, 25%+ BE
Growing Method
Indoor & Outdoor
Key Benefits
Immune Activation
Beta-glucans (25–30% dry weight) bind Dectin-1 receptors on macrophages and NK cells — 300+ peer-reviewed studies
Cholesterol Balance
Natural lovastatin reduces LDL by 7–10% in controlled studies — same mechanism as pharmaceutical statins
Mitochondrial Defense
Ergothioneine concentrates in mitochondria and protects against oxidative damage — a longevity biomarker
Complete Protein
30% protein by dry weight, all essential amino acids, PDCAAS score comparable to beef
The benchmark beginner species — and the one professional growers keep coming back to. Pleurotus ostreatus is the most forgiving edible mushroom in cultivation: tolerates temperature swings, thrives on cheap substrates, and produces 3–4 dense flushes with 25%+ biological efficiency on hardwood. Culture Bank — 10cc of lab-isolated mycelium in nutrient broth, selected for aggressive colonization and high pin density.
Colonizes grain in 5–10 days. Fruit at 55–65°F with 85–95% humidity. Grows on hardwood sawdust, straw, or coffee grounds. First pins appear 7–14 days after fruiting conditions are introduced.
Each packet: 10cc syringe · 16G sterile needle · alcohol prep swab · shrooms instruction card. Refrigerate upon arrival. Viable up to 2 months refrigerated.