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Black Pearl King Oyster Mushroom Pleurotus eryngii

Black Pearl King Oyster Mushroom Pleurotus eryngii

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Black Pearl King Oyster Mushroom

Pleurotus eryngii

10 cc/ml liquid fungi mycology culture syringe with a sterile needle.


Black Pearl King Oyster Mushroom Pleurotus eryngii, premium gourmet mushroom for indoor cultivation and culinary use

The black pearl king oyster mushroom, a unique hybrid variety of Pleurotus eryngii, is a gourmet edible mushroom prized for its rich umami flavor, thick stems, and elegant appearance. Known for its striking dark gray to black caps and creamy white stalks, this variety combines the best characteristics of traditional king oyster mushrooms with faster growth and beautiful coloration.

Black pearl king oysters are ideal for indoor mushroom cultivation and perform exceptionally well on supplemented sawdust, grow bags, or bottles. They are well-suited for home growers, mushroom farms, and chefs looking for a dependable, high-yield strain with superior shelf life and texture.

Key features:

  • Species: Pleurotus eryngii, black pearl king oyster variety

  • Type: Liquid mushroom culture in sterile nutrient broth

  • Ideal for: Hardwood sawdust blocks, supplemented substrates, grow bags, commercial and home cultivation

  • Growth conditions: Prefers moderate to warm temperatures, high humidity, fresh air exchange, and indirect light

  • Culinary value: Dense, meaty texture with excellent flavor retention when cooked or grilled

Why grow black pearl king oyster mushrooms:

  • High-yielding gourmet mushroom with visual appeal and market demand

  • Produces thick stems and uniform caps perfect for slicing, sautéing, grilling, or roasting

  • Grows well indoors using standard mushroom cultivation methods

  • Popular with chefs, specialty food markets, and home cooks

  • Can be used to create plug spawn using colonized grain and hardwood dowels for log cultivation

How to use:
Inoculate sterilized grain with black pearl king oyster mushroom liquid culture. Once colonized, transfer the grain to supplemented sawdust blocks, grow bags, or jars. You can also prepare plug spawn by transferring colonized grain to sterilized hardwood dowels. Maintain a humid environment with adequate airflow to initiate fruiting. Harvest mushrooms when caps are fully formed but before they begin to flatten.

Pleurotus eryngii black pearl king oyster mushroom is an excellent choice for culinary mushroom cultivation, whether for personal use or small-scale commercial production. Its beauty, flavor, and productivity make it one of the most popular oyster mushroom varieties available for growers around the world.

*instructions are not included, please thoroughly research growing conditions and techniques.

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