Sawdust Spawn - Blue Oyster

Preparation time: 2/3 weeks

Technical Data Sheet

Description:

The Blue Oyster ( Pleurotus ostreatus columbinus ) is a particularly vigorous mushroom variety, known for its intense blue-gray color and its rapid growth. Its fruiting bodies have a rich and savory flavor, with a soft and meaty texture, perfect for a wide range of culinary preparations. It is one of the most reliable species for those who are new to mushroom cultivation.

This variety is among the most productive of the Pleurotus family. It tolerates low temperatures well and produces abundant fruit during spring and autumn. It is also highly appreciated commercially, especially if grown on straw.

How do you use spawn on sawdust?

• Blue Oyster sawdust spawn is suitable for inoculating logs, grow beds, and growing in containers and buckets.
• For fruiting, it must be combined with a substrate (such as straw) or inoculated into logs.
• A 2.5kg bag can be used to inoculate up to 20 logs, depending on diameter and length. Use our calculator to find out exactly how much Spawn you need!