Abalone Mushroom Black Abalone Pleurotus cystidiosus

Black Abalone Mushroom

Pleurotus cystidiosus

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

Abalone Mushroom Black Abalone Pleurotus cystidiosus Liquid Culture, tropical oyster mushroom strain for gourmet cultivation and home growing

Pleurotus cystidiosus, commonly referred to as the black abalone mushroom, is a rare and visually appealing member of the oyster mushroom family. Known for its thick, shell-like caps and strong productivity in warm and humid conditions, this tropical strain is ideal for growers seeking an exotic gourmet mushroom with commercial and culinary appeal. The black abalone variety features darker gray to brown caps and shorter stems, forming dense and attractive clusters.

This species thrives on a wide range of substrates including straw, hardwood sawdust, and agricultural byproducts. It grows quickly and fruits reliably in warm temperatures, making it a great choice for summer production, greenhouse setups, and year-round indoor cultivation in tropical or controlled environments.

Key features:

• Species: Pleurotus cystidiosus, commonly known as black abalone mushroom or tropical abalone oyster

• Type: Liquid mushroom culture in sterile nutrient solution

• Ideal for: Straw, hardwood sawdust, grow bags, buckets, warm climate mushroom farming, and indoor cultivation

• Growth habit: Forms tight clusters of fan-shaped caps with darker coloration and short stems

• Culinary value: Edible gourmet mushroom with a meaty texture and mild, nutty flavor

Why grow black abalone mushrooms:

• Exotic and high-performing oyster mushroom strain with attractive appearance

• Well suited for tropical environments or controlled warm-climate growing setups

• Excellent for restaurants, local markets, and small-scale commercial production

• Fast colonizer that performs well on low-cost, sustainable substrates

• Perfect for indoor mushroom kits, greenhouse cultivation, and food forest projects

How to use:
Inoculate sterilized grain with black abalone mushroom liquid culture. Once colonized, transfer to pasteurized straw or hardwood sawdust in grow bags, buckets, or bottles. Maintain warm temperatures, high humidity, and fresh air exchange to promote fruiting. Harvest when the caps are fully formed and still slightly curved under for best shelf life and culinary quality.

Pleurotus cystidiosus black abalone mushroom liquid culture is a top choice for mushroom growers seeking a heat-tolerant, fast-growing, and flavorful mushroom variety. Whether you are cultivating for home use, culinary markets, or tropical farming systems, this strain delivers high yields and gourmet appeal with every flush.

*international orders will not include needle.

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