Pocket Sized Oyster Pleurotus geesteranus

Pocket Sized Oyster

Pleurotus geesteranus

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

Pocket Sized Oyster Pleurotus geesteranus Liquid Culture, large full-bodied oyster mushroom strain for indoor and outdoor cultivation

Pleurotus geesteranus, commonly known as the Pocket Sized Oyster mushroom, is a robust and flavorful oyster variety that produces mushrooms approximately the size of a hand pocket. Unlike miniature strains, this variety develops thick meaty stems and broad caps with high yields, excellent texture, and a deep umami flavor. It is ideal for both commercial and home growers looking for a dependable, attractive gourmet mushroom.

This premium liquid culture contains a clean and aggressive strain of Pocket Sized Oyster mushroom for inoculating sterilized grain spawn. Once colonized, the grain spawn can be transferred to pasteurized straw, sawdust blocks, buckets, or logs for indoor or outdoor cultivation.

Key features:

• Species: Pleurotus geesteranus, commonly called Pocket Sized Oyster mushroom

• Type: Liquid mushroom culture in sterile nutrient solution

• Ideal for: Hardwood sawdust, straw, logs, grow bags, buckets, plug spawn, and indoor or outdoor setups

• Growth habit: Thick stems with large convex to fan-shaped caps, grows in dense clusters

• Culinary value: Edible gourmet mushroom with meaty texture and strong umami taste, perfect for sautéing, grilling, or roasting

Why grow Pocket Sized Oyster mushrooms:

• Produces large, full-bodied mushrooms approximately the size of a pocket

• High yielding and fast growing on a wide range of substrates

• Perfect for indoor fruiting chambers, greenhouse systems, and shaded outdoor beds

• Excellent shelf life and visual appeal for farmers markets and restaurants

• Great for making plug spawn and log inoculations in hardwood-rich environments

How to use:
Inoculate sterilized grain with Pocket Sized Oyster Pleurotus geesteranus liquid culture. Once colonized, transfer to pasteurized straw or supplemented hardwood sawdust. You may also use the grain to create plug spawn for fresh-cut hardwood logs. Maintain high humidity, indirect light, and good airflow. Fruiting generally begins within two to three weeks under the right conditions.

Pleurotus geesteranus Pocket Sized Oyster mushroom liquid culture is an excellent option for growers seeking a flavorful, high-performance oyster strain with impressive size and yield. Whether growing for your kitchen, your farm, or your business, this strain delivers reliable results and standout mushrooms.

*international orders will not include needle.

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