Chocolate Oyster Mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus

Chocolate Oyster Mushroom

Pleurotus ostreatus

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

Chocolate Oyster Mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus, gourmet brown oyster mushroom for home growing and commercial cultivation

Pleurotus ostreatus, commonly known as the oyster mushroom, includes a wide range of color varieties. The chocolate oyster mushroom is a stunning dark brown strain known for its rich color, fast growth, and excellent culinary qualities. It produces clusters of smooth, fan-shaped caps with firm, white stems and is ideal for both beginner and experienced mushroom growers.

This variety is highly productive and thrives on a variety of substrates including hardwood sawdust, straw, and agricultural waste. It fruits quickly under moderate to warm temperatures and can be grown indoors or outdoors with proper humidity and airflow. Chocolate oyster mushrooms are widely appreciated for their deep umami flavor, meaty texture, and versatility in the kitchen.

Key features:

• Species: Pleurotus ostreatus, chocolate oyster mushroom strain

• Type: Liquid mushroom culture in sterile nutrient broth

• Ideal for: Straw, hardwood sawdust, grow bags, buckets, bottles, commercial mushroom farms

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

• Culinary value: Edible and delicious, perfect for stir-fries, pasta, grilling, and soups

Why grow chocolate oyster mushrooms:

• Visually appealing dark brown caps that stand out in market displays

• High-yielding and fast-growing under ideal conditions

• Great for indoor mushroom kits or large-scale cultivation projects

• Excellent source of plant-based protein, vitamins, and antioxidants

• Suitable for use in plug spawn production for inoculating logs or outdoor beds

How to use:
Inoculate sterilized grain with this chocolate oyster mushroom liquid culture, then transfer to pasteurized straw, hardwood sawdust blocks, or supplemented substrates. Fully colonized grain can also be used to create plug spawn by transferring it to sterilized hardwood dowels for log inoculation. Maintain high humidity and airflow to trigger fruiting. Harvest mushrooms when caps are full and slightly curled at the edges.

Pleurotus ostreatus chocolate oyster mushroom is a fantastic option for gourmet mushroom growers, home gardeners, chefs, and local producers. Its bold color, rich flavor, and rapid growth make it a standout choice for anyone looking to grow high-quality edible mushrooms at home or on the farm.

*international orders will not include needle.

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