Black Pearl King Oyster

pleurotus ostreatus x eryngii

A blue/king oyster cross

Firmer flesh than other oysters

Large first flush at moderate temperatures

A well known and versatile mushroom, Oysters have a gentle chewiness reminiscent of seafood. Great in Asian cuisine and beyond, Oyster Mushrooms shine when lightly sautéed.

15-25 degrees C, 85% Relative Humidity. Kits and premade blocks pinning within one week, 1st harvest within two weeks, 2nd harvest within 6 weeks.

For kits and premade blocks, expect up to 1lb on 1st harvest. Second flush is sporadic and often small.

Hardwood chips or sawdust, straw, coffee grounds, various agricultural waste products and fibrous materials. Oyster mushrooms are the most versatile mushroom in terms of substrate choice. If using a low protein substrate (e.g sawdust), the use of a protein-rich supplement such as wheat bran or soy hulls will dramatically boost yields.

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Blue Oyster

pleurotus ostreatus-columbinus

Great for beginners

Quick to fruit

High Yields

A well known and versatile mushroom, Oysters have a gentle chewiness reminiscent of seafood. Great in Asian cuisine and beyond, Oyster Mushrooms shine when lightly sautéed.

10-25 degrees C, 85% Relative Humidity. Kits and premade blocks pinning within one week, 1st harvest within two weeks, 2nd harvest within 6 weeks.

For kits and premade blocks, expect up to 1lb on 1st harvest and 4oz on 2nd harvest.

Hardwood chips or sawdust, straw, coffee grounds, various agricultural waste products and fibrous materials. Oyster mushrooms are the most versatile mushroom in terms of substrate choice. If using a low protein substrate (e.g sawdust), the use of a protein-rich supplement such as wheat bran or soy hulls will dramatically boost yields.

Most hardwoods (deciduous trees) are suitable, with birch, alder, and poplar being some locally common examples. Please refer to our documents on log inoculation for more details.

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Chestnut Mushroom

pholiota adiposa

Good yields on second flush

Earthy, rich flavour

Beautiful golden caps and slender stems

Earthy flavour and a nice contrast between softer caps and slightly crisp long stems when lightly cooked.

15-25 degrees C, 85% Relative Humidity. Kits and premade blocks pinning within two weeks, 1st harvest within three weeks, 2nd harvest within 6 weeks. May have trouble initiating at higher temperatures without cold shock.

For kits and premade blocks, expect up to 12oz on 1st harvest and 8oz on 2nd harvest.

Hardwood chips or sawdust. Supplement with a protein-rich additive and pasteurize for best results.

Most hardwoods (deciduous trees) are suitable, with birch, cottonwood, and aspen being some locally common examples. Please refer to our documents on log inoculation for more details.

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Comb Tooth

hericium americanum

Mildly sweet, complex taste

Intermediate between Bear’s Head and Lion’s Mane for spine formation

Fast to fruit at low temperatures

A complex and assertive yet gentle taste, with a mild sweetness. Does well as a vegetarian substitute for crab, or other shellfish.

10-25 degrees C, 85% Relative Humidity. Kits and premade blocks pinning within one week, 1st harvest within two weeks, 2nd harvest within 6 weeks.

For kits and premade blocks, expect up to 1lb on 1st harvest and 4oz on 2nd harvest.

Hardwood chips or sawdust. Mushrooms of the hericium genus have a faint, wispy mycelium that needs a fairly clean (preferably pasteurized) substrate for optimal growth. Supplementing with a protein-rich amendment is recommended to boost yields.

Most hardwoods (deciduous trees) are suitable, with birch, cottonwood, and maple being some locally common examples. Please refer to our documents on log inoculation for more details.

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King Stropharia

stropharia rugosoannulata

Can perennialize and fruit for years!

Huge burgundy caps

The best choice for outdoor garden growing

Similar to a portabella in size and texture, but with slightly softer flesh, and a flavour reminiscent of potatoes and red wine.

15-25 degrees C, in outdoor beds with ample moisture and shade. We usually get several natural flushes per year, following rainy periods or cooling temperatures.

Dependent on bed size and composition, but very good! We would expect at least several lbs per year from each of our 3’x10’ outdoor beds, and this species will perennialize and produce in the same location for years if occasionally topped-up with more fresh substrate.

Hardwood chips or sawdust, straw, leaf mulch, or other fibrous material. King Stropharia does not need a pasteurized substrate, but using fresh materials will always increase the chances of a successful grow. Supplementing your basic material is not needed or advised. Please see our King Stropharia instructions for more cultivation information!

As with any mushroom growing outdoors, correct identification is critical before consuming.

See our instructions for details, and when in doubt, send us a message to confirm your ID!

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Lion’s Mane

hericium erinaceus

Valued as a medicinal as well as gourmet mushroom

Does well over a large temperature range

Beautiful white icicle spines

A complex and assertive yet gentle taste, with a mild sweetness. Does well as a vegetarian substitute for crab, or other shellfish.

10-30 degrees C, 85% Relative Humidity. Kits and premade blocks pinning within two weeks, 1st harvest within three weeks, 2nd harvest within 6 weeks.

For kits and premade blocks, expect up to 1lb on 1st harvest and 4oz on 2nd harvest.

Hardwood chips or sawdust. Mushrooms of the hericium genus have a faint, wispy mycelium that needs a fairly clean (preferably pasteurized) substrate for optimal growth. Supplementing with a protein-rich amendment is recommended to boost yields.

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Nameko

pholiota nameko

Good outdoor log strain

Gelatinous coating disappears with cooking

Striking golden caps and scaled stems

Earthy flavour and a nice contrast between softer caps and slightly crisp long stems when lightly cooked.

Most hardwoods (deciduous trees) are suitable, with birch, cottonwood, and aspen being some locally common examples. Interestingly, this species can apparently also fruit on pine logs, especially two-needled pines (e.g lodgepole, pinus contorta). We are doing trials with pine and hope for results in 2022. Please refer to our documents on log inoculation for more details.

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Phoenix Oyster

pleurotus pulmonarius

Can grow on douglas fir

Large, wavy caps

Great at high temperatures

A well known and versatile mushroom, Oysters have a gentle chewiness reminiscent of seafood. Great in Asian cuisine and beyond, Oyster Mushrooms shine when lightly sautéed.

15-30 degrees C, 85% Relative Humidity. Kits and premade blocks pinning within one week, 1st harvest within two weeks, 2nd harvest within 6 weeks.

For kits and premade blocks, expect up to 1lb on 1st harvest and 4oz on 2nd harvest. Good harvest is dependent on frequent watering and warm temperatures, as this strain is prone to drying.

Hardwood or Douglas fir chips or sawdust, straw, coffee grounds, various agricultural waste products and fibrous materials. Oyster mushrooms are the most versatile mushroom in terms of substrate choice. If using a low protein substrate (e.g sawdust), the use of a protein-rich supplement such as wheat bran or soy hulls will dramatically boost yields.

Most hardwoods (deciduous trees) are suitable, with birch, alder, and poplar being some locally common examples. Also, Douglas fir has shown to be a suitable host, and some other conifers may produce modest fruitings. Please refer to our documents on log inoculation for more details.

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Pink Oyster

pleurotus djamour

Thin petal-like flesh with a pleasing chewiness

Striking bright pink colour

Does well at high temperatures

A well known and versatile mushroom, Oysters have a gentle chewiness reminiscent of seafood. Great in Asian cuisine and beyond, Oyster Mushrooms shine when lightly sautéed.

20-30 degrees C, 85% Relative Humidity. Kits and premade blocks pinning within one week, 1st harvest within two weeks, 2nd harvest within 6 weeks.

For kits and premade blocks, expect up to 12oz on 1st harvest and 4oz on 2nd harvest. This species is fairly picky in terms of humidity, so some experimentation may be required to optimize yields.

Hardwood chips or sawdust, straw, coffee grounds, various agricultural waste products and fibrous materials. Oyster mushrooms are the most versatile mushroom in terms of substrate choice. If using a low protein substrate (e.g sawdust), the use of a protein-rich supplement such as wheat bran or soy hulls will dramatically boost yields.

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Shiitake

entinula edodes

Does well at low to mid temperatures

Small capped variety

Earthy and complex

Full of umami flavour, this mushroom has earned its reputation as one of the most prized edible mushroom varieties.

15-25 degrees C, 85% Relative Humidity for sawdust blocks. Kits and premade blocks pinning within one week, 1st harvest within two weeks. May have trouble initiating at higher temperatures without cold shock.

For kits and premade blocks, expect up to 12oz on 1st harvest. Blocks are capable of several later flushes, but initiating them can be unpredictable unless the environment is carefully controlled.

Hardwood chips or sawdust. Supplement with a protein-rich additive and pasteurize for best results.

Oak and hard maples are the best woods for shiitake, but of our native western hardwoods, birch and alder are decent alternatives. Our Wide-Range shiitake dowel spawn can be force-fruited by soaking colonized logs in cold water overnight; it shares the same temperature range as our sawdust blocks, while our Cold Weather strains fruits naturally in the Spring and Fall, and our Warm Weather strain fruits in (you guessed it!) warm weather. Please refer to our documents on log inoculation for more details.

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White Elm Oyster

pleurotus ostreatus, white form

Delicate, sweet aroma and mild taste

Beautiful large white caps

Great at high temperatures

A well known and versatile mushroom, Oysters have a gentle chewiness reminiscent of seafood. Great in Asian cuisine and beyond, Oyster Mushrooms shine when lightly sautéed.

15-30 degrees C, 85% Relative Humidity. Kits and premade blocks pinning within one week, 1st harvest within two weeks, 2nd harvest within 6 weeks.

For kits and premade blocks, expect up to 12oz on 1st harvest and 4oz on 2nd harvest.

Hardwood chips or sawdust, straw, coffee grounds, various agricultural waste products and fibrous materials. Oyster mushrooms are the most versatile mushroom in terms of substrate choice. If using a low protein substrate (e.g sawdust), the use of a protein-rich supplement such as wheat bran or soy hulls will dramatically boost yields.

Most hardwoods (deciduous trees) are suitable, with birch, alder, and poplar being some locally common examples. Please refer to our documents on log inoculation for more details.

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Yellow Oyster

pleurotus citrinopileatus

Nutty full flavour

Bright yellow, delicate caps

Does well in warm weather

A well known and versatile mushroom, Oysters have a gentle chewiness reminiscent of seafood. Great in Asian cuisine and beyond, Oyster Mushrooms shine when lightly sautéed.

20-30 degrees C, 85% Relative Humidity. Kits and premade blocks pinning within one week, 1st harvest within two weeks, 2nd harvest within 6 weeks.

For kits and premade blocks, expect up to 8oz on 1st harvest and 4oz on 2nd harvest. They’re not very productive, honestly, but they look amazing.

Hardwood chips or sawdust, straw, coffee grounds, various agricultural waste products and fibrous materials. Oyster mushrooms are the most versatile mushroom in terms of substrate choice. If using a low protein substrate (e.g sawdust), the use of a protein-rich supplement such as wheat bran or soy hulls will dramatically boost yields.

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Black Pearl King Oyster

Black Pearl King Oyster

pleurotus ostreatus x eryngii

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Blue Oyster

Blue Oyster

pleurotus ostreatus-columbinus

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Chestnut Mushroom

Chestnut Mushroom

pholiota adiposa

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Comb Tooth

Comb Tooth

hericium americanum

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King Stropharia

King Stropharia

stropharia rugosoannulata

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Lion’s Mane

Lion’s Mane

hericium erinaceus

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Nameko

Nameko

pholiota nameko

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Phoenix Oyster

Phoenix Oyster

pleurotus pulmonarius

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Pink Oyster

Pink Oyster

pleurotus djamour

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Shiitake

Shiitake

entinula edodes

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White Elm Oyster

White Elm Oyster

pleurotus ostreatus, white form

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Yellow Oyster

Yellow Oyster

pleurotus citrinopileatus

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