Pleurotus Ostreatus Liquid Culture 10ml | Pearl Oyster Gourmet Mushroom | Sterile Mycology Syringe

🍄 Sterile liquid culture of Pleurotus ostreatus (Pearl Oyster) — 10ml of vigorous mycelium ready for inoculation onto lignocellulosic substrates.

Pleurotus ostreatus (Pearl Oyster) is one of the most widely cultivated gourmet mushrooms in the world, valued for its mild umami flavour and tender, fan-shaped caps. It thrives on a wide range of lignocellulosic substrates and fruits in cool-to-mild conditions, making it a popular first species for home growers.

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✅ WHAT'S INSIDE
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• 1 sterile 10ml syringe with isolated Pleurotus ostreatus liquid culture
• Vigorous mycelium prepared in sterile laboratory environment
• Basic inoculation instructions for substrate use
• Fast and discreet shipping

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🌟 WHY US
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• Laboratory-isolated cultures from certified facility
• Guaranteed sterility — every batch tested
• Rapid and reliable colonization
• Free technical support via message
• Ships within 24 hours of order

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🔬 HOW TO USE
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1. Shake the syringe to evenly distribute the mycelium.
2. Inoculate 1-2ml onto sterile substrate (rye, straw, hardwood).
3. Incubate at 20-24 °C in a dark environment until fully colonized.
4. Transfer to fruiting chamber with 85-95% humidity and indirect light.
5. Harvest clusters when cap edges begin to lift and flatten.

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📋 RECIPE — SAUTÉED PEARL OYSTER WITH GARLIC & THYME
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Ingredients:
• 300 g Pleurotus ostreatus, torn into strips
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme
• Sea salt and black pepper
• 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)

Method (5 min prep · 8 min cook):
1. Heat oil in a wide skillet over high heat until shimmering.
2. Lay mushrooms in a single layer and sear for 2 minutes without moving.
3. Stir, season with salt, and cook 2-3 minutes until edges are golden.
4. Lower heat, add butter, garlic, and thyme; sauté 1 minute.
5. Add pepper, drizzle with lemon juice, and serve immediately.

Flavour: mild, savoury, gently umami; meaty texture when seared.

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📦 STORAGE
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Liquid culture: refrigerate at 2-6 °C, use within 6 months.
Fresh mushrooms: refrigerate at 2-4 °C in a paper bag and use within 5-7 days.

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❓ Questions about substrates, colonization times, or inoculation techniques? Message us before you buy — we reply within hours!