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Branched Oyster Pleurotus cornucopiae

Branched Oyster Pleurotus cornucopiae

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Branched Oyster

Pleurotus cornucopiae

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

Branched Oyster Mushroom Pleurotus cornucopiae Liquid Culture, productive yellow oyster species for indoor and outdoor hardwood cultivation

Pleurotus cornucopiae, commonly known as the branched oyster mushroom or yellow oyster mushroom, is a fast-growing edible species known for its elegant stem formation and golden yellow to pale caps. This gourmet mushroom forms thick, branching clusters and has a rich, nutty flavor with a meaty texture that performs well in a wide variety of dishes. It is prized by commercial growers and home cultivators alike for its fast colonization, high yield, and beautiful growth habit.

This high-quality liquid culture offers a strong and clean strain of Pleurotus cornucopiae, ideal for growing on straw, hardwood sawdust, paper, agricultural waste, and logs. It colonizes quickly and thrives in warm, humid environments, making it suitable for both indoor and seasonal outdoor cultivation.

Key features:

  • Species: Pleurotus cornucopiae, also known as branched oyster mushroom or yellow oyster mushroom

  • Type: Liquid mushroom culture in sterile nutrient solution

  • Ideal for: Hardwood sawdust, straw, grow bags, buckets, logs, plug spawn, indoor fruiting chambers

  • Growth habit: Yellow to pale caps with elongated stems forming tight, branched clusters

  • Culinary value: Gourmet edible mushroom with nutty flavor and firm, satisfying texture

Why grow branched oyster mushrooms:

  • Unique growth structure and coloration make it a market favorite

  • Grows well on low-cost and sustainable substrates

  • Excellent for plug spawn and grain spawn production

  • High yielding and fast growing for home or commercial production

  • Versatile for stir-fries, soups, sautés, and vegan meat alternatives

How to use:
Inoculate sterilized grain with branched oyster mushroom liquid culture. Once colonized, transfer the grain spawn to pasteurized straw, hardwood sawdust, or supplemented substrate. You can also use the grain to create plug spawn for inoculating hardwood logs. Maintain high humidity and fresh air exchange to stimulate fruiting. Harvest when caps are fully opened and still vibrant in color.

Pleurotus cornucopiae branched oyster mushroom liquid culture is an ideal choice for mushroom growers seeking a unique, high-yielding species with excellent culinary and market appeal. Whether growing for personal use or small-scale farming, this elegant oyster variety delivers consistent results and gourmet flavor.

*international orders will not include needle.

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

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