Mushroom – Pleurotus ostreatus
Pleurotus ostreatus is the gourmet oyster mushroom with savoury, broad, thin, fan-shaped caps that is very easy to grow.
Pleurotus ostreatus is the oyster mushroom, a culinary/gourmet mushroom popular in many Asian countries and prized for its delicate texture and mild, savoury flavor. Commonly known as pearl or tree oyster due to its broad, thin, fan-shaped caps. The Happy Caps mushroom kit includes a live mushroom mycelium block that’s super easy to use. Expect your first harvest in a 10-14 days with the possibility of a few more harvests to follow in succession. Once harvests have waned you can sometimes get another by planting outside in the garden in summer and covering with a dusting of soil.
Common Name: Oyster Mushroom - [Summer B&B Pre-Order]
Family:
Zone Hardiness:
Light: Full Shade
Height: 4-8"
Width: 4-8"
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Annual
Type: Tender
Bloom Time:
Soil Moisture: Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries: White
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: shady woodland and forested areas.
Award:
Geographical Origin: