Blue Oyster mushroom culture (Pleurotus columbinus)

Grow the visually stunning and highly productive Blue Oyster mushroom (Pleurotus columbinus) with this professionally prepared pure culture plate. Known for its steel-blue caps during early stages and vigorous colonization, this cold-tolerant strain is perfect for cool-weather cultivation and commercial production.

Whether you’re expanding to grain spawn or maintaining cultures in the lab, this clean, fast-growing strain is ideal for both beginners and advanced mushroom growers.

Product Details:

• 🧫 Format: Sterile 90 mm agar plate

• 🌱 Strain: Pleurotus columbinus (Blue Oyster)

• ❄️ Storage: Refrigerate at 4-8°C; best used within 12 months of label.

• 📦 Packaging: Triple-wrapped, insulated, and clearly labeled for safe transit

• ✅ Best For: Grain spawn creation, liquid culture, cloning, or master culture storage

Strain Highlights:

• Bold blue caps during early development, fading to grey with maturity

• Rapid colonization and high yields

• Performs exceptionally well on straw, sawdust, and paper waste

• Ideal for colder climates or winter growing cycles

• Strong mycelial network with rhizomorphic structure

Fruiting Conditions:

• 🌡️ Temperature: 10–20°C (50–68°F), prefers cooler ranges

• 💧 Humidity: 85–95%

• 💡 Light: Indirect natural or 12-hour grow light cycle

• 🌬️ Fresh Air Exchange: 3–5 times daily for optimal cap formation and color retention

Handling Notes:

This is a live fungal culture. Practice sterile techniques when transferring or expanding the culture to ensure clean growth and avoid contamination.