Organic Italien Oyster Mushroom Plug Spawn

Pleurotus pulmonarius

It is also called the summer oyster mushroom, because it is towards the end of summer that it will naturally fruit. It is a variety indigenous to us. The mushrooms grow more separately and individually than oyster mushrooms which tend to grow in clusters.

For more information, we recommend reading our guide: "Growing on logs"

How to seed logs with mycelium on wooden dowels?

Our quality commitment:

We produce our mycelia in laboratory conditions, which guarantees the purity of the varieties and optimal quality.

We produce our mycelia 100% organically and all our products are certified " BE-BIO-01, Agriculture Belgique " by CERTISYS.

Necessary equipment

• Log or recently cut log (max 3 months). Avoid softwoods. Most hardwoods work well. Contact us if you want more specific information. Diameter of the log: between 10 and 25 cm. Length: between 50 and 150 cm.
• Mycelium on dowels: For a length of 1 m, multiply the diameter of a log by 2.5. Example: a log measuring 1 m and 20 cm wide requires 20 x 2.5 = 50 dowels.
• 8-9 mm drill and bit
• Hammer
• Optional : vegetable wax , beeswax, paraffin or green clay to cover the holes.

Instructions

* Wash your hands before touching the mycelium to maximize the chance of success;

* Make the holes in your log. The holes should be slightly deeper than the height of the dowel. Space the holes approximately 5 cm apart. A 1 m long log requires approximately ±50 dowels;

* Insert the dowels into the holes using a hammer. The dowels must not protrude from the holes;

* Cover with wax . The wax is used to protect the mycelium from insects and diseases as well as from drying out. Failing that, you can also use paraffin, cheese wax or even green clay;

* Wait: Place your logs in a shaded place sheltered from the winds. Avoid direct contact with the ground which could bring small insects and contamination. For example, you can place them on a pallet, covered with a tarpaulin. In case of heat, pour a sprinkling of water on the logs occasionally to prevent them from drying out.

* Harvest and taste your production. A log made in good conditions can produce mushrooms for 3 to 5 years.

For more information, we recommend reading our guide: “Cultivation on logs”

Remarks

The optimal periods for inoculating logs are fall, winter and early spring, before the sap rises.

The main enemy of this culture is drought: cover the woods with a tarpaulin or veil if necessary to maintain the humidity of the logs, especially during incubation.

We prepare our bags by weight, so there may be slight variations from the number indicated.

We seed the pegs with a mixture of mycelium on grains and sawdust. It is therefore normal to have some sawdust mixed in with the pegs. This remaining sawdust can also be used as an inoculum.