Oyster Mushroom Varieties
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The Blue Oyster
The blue oyster is the most robust and has the largest fruits. It's a very forgiving strain, making it great for beginners as well as experienced growers! The fruits start out brilliantly blue and turn gray as they mature. They grow best in cooler temperatures and can handle drier environments. If you're looking for a full-proof grow with large fruits then this is the way to go.
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The Pink Oyster
Pink oysters are strikingly beautiful and produce flower-like bouquets of overlapping fruits. They are stunningly pink when they're young, but start to whiten with age. Out of the three strains, these will most likely give you 2-3 flushes if the conditions are right. However, they prefer warmer temperatures and slightly higher humidity. A great choice for the summer months!
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The Golden (Yellow) Oyster
Golden or yellow oysters will produce a higher number of fruits that are smaller than the other strains. They fruit sporadically from wherever they choose, and rarely fruit from all 4 holes at the same time. They are the most finicky of the three and require more patience. The mushrooms are delicate and have a shorter shelf-life so it's best to eat them 1-2 days after you harvest. This strain does well year-round.
Customer Reviews
It was a lot of fun checking on the mushrooms every day. Once they get going you can see them changing in a matter of a few hours.
I've always been interested in growing mushrooms and I figured this was a good way to start. This kit was so unique! I got compliments from everyone who saw it. I was a little disappointed because the second flush of mushrooms was smaller and started to dry out but my first flush was huge. I think my house was too dry because of the AC. I did what they said and made a little mushroom patch in my yard when it was done. Hopefully, I'll be seeing more mushrooms in the fall!
So fun to watch, grow! And they are absolutely delicious!