Organic Pink Oyster Mushroom Grain spawn
- 🍄 MYCELIUM ON PINK OYSTER MUSHROOM SPORES: Pleurotus salmoneostramineus, an exotic, colorful variety that grows quickly.
- 🌱 PERFECT FOR HOT WEATHER: Suitable for summer temperatures and indoor growing in mild climates.
- 💪 VIGOROUS AND FAST: Aggressive mycelium, rapid colonization, and good resistance to contamination.
- ☀️ SPECTACULAR COLOR: Its beautiful pink color develops best in bright light and warm conditions.
- 🌍 LOCALLY GROWN AND ORGANIC: Certified BE-BIO-01 by Certisys.
To grow your pink oyster mushrooms:
Pink oyster mushroom – Pleurotus salmoneostramineus
The pink oyster mushroom is a tropical variety native to Southeast Asia, prized for its striking color, rapid growth, and relatively easy cultivation.
It particularly thrives in warm conditions, with an ideal temperature of around 25–30°C. This makes it a very promising variety for summer crops in Europe.
The fruiting bodies range in color from light pink to dark pink, depending on growing conditions. To develop a rich color, the mushrooms need plenty of indirect light.
The caps are generally between 3 and 7 cm in fruiting very quickly: it is best to harvest the mushrooms while they are still young, when the edges of the caps are still slightly curled downward.
If harvested too late, pink oyster mushrooms become firmer and more fibrous. Their taste is similar to that of gray oyster mushrooms, with a slight bitterness.
🔬 This is mycelium on grains, intended for making your own growing media.
The pink oyster mushroom thrives in warm conditions: avoid prolonged periods of cold weather, which can significantly slow down the mycelium or impair its vitality.
❄️ Mycelium shelf life: 2 to 4 weeks.
This strain tolerate occasional temperatures as low as 4°C, but it is best to store it at around 6–8°C and use it promptly after receipt.
👉 See also: How to use our mycelium
Our Commitment to Quality
We produce our mycelium under laboratory conditions to ensure varietal purity and optimal quality.
Our mycelia are organically produced and certified BE-BIO-01 by Certisys under the Belgian Organic Agriculture program.
🌱 Growing conditions
The pink oyster mushroom requires more heat than most other oyster mushrooms. It grows well at temperatures between 20 and 30°C, with high humidity at the start of fruiting.
Avoid cold drafts, sudden temperature changes, and prolonged periods below its ideal temperature range. Its beautiful pink color develops best with sufficient light.
Tip from La Mycosphère: Harvest the pink oyster mushrooms while they’re still young. That’s when they’re at their most tender, colorful, and delicious in the kitchen.
🛠️ Recommended growing media
For indoor growing
Use pasteurized straw, pasteurized wood shavings, or other lignocellulosic materials.
For a simple and consistent result, we recommend:
- Organic straw pellets: Add about 1 teaspoon of lime and 2 liters of cold water per kilogram of pellets.
- Sawdust-based substrate: suitable for wood-eating species and very convenient for regular cultivation.
📊 Growing conditions
Inoculation: 5 to 10% grain mycelium relative to the weight of the moist substrate.
| Phase | Temperature | Duration | Humidity | Light | CO₂ | Fresh air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incubation | 24–30°C | 7–15 days, often faster on straw than on sawdust | - | - | - | - |
| Formation of primordial cells | 18–25°C | 2–4 days | 95–100% | 1,000–2,000 lux | 500–1,000 ppm | 5 to 8 cubic feet per hour |
| fruiting | 20–30°C | 3–5 days, depending on the temperature | 85–90% | 750–1,500 lux | 500–1,500 ppm | 5 to 8 cubic feet per hour |
📚 Estimated data from *Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms* by Paul Stamets. Results may vary depending on the strain, substrate, humidity, ventilation, and growing conditions.
📈 Productivity
On average, allow 150 to 250 grams of fresh mushrooms per kilogram of moist substrate, over 2 to 3 harvests, depending on the substrate and growing conditions.
FAQ – Pink Oyster Mushroom
What is the ideal temperature for pink oyster mushrooms?
Pink oyster mushrooms thrive in warm conditions. For best results, aim for a temperature of 20–30°C, with the ideal range being around 25–30°C.
Why is the color pink sometimes less vivid?
The color depends on the light, temperature, and stage of harvest. Good indirect light and an harvest promote a beautiful pink color.
When should you harvest?
Pick the mushrooms when they are young, while the edges of the caps are still slightly curled downward. They will be more tender and less fibrous.
What type of growing medium should I use?
Pasteurized straw works very well, as does pasteurized wood shavings. Organic straw pellets are an easy way to get started.
What inoculation rate should be used?
We recommend using 5 to 10% grain mycelium relative to the weight of the moist substrate.
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