Spore Genetics Yellow Oyster Liquid Culture Syringe – Pleurotus citrinopileatus

The Spore Genetics Yellow Oyster Liquid Culture Syringe is perfect for cultivating the vibrant and fast-growing Pleurotus citrinopileatus, commonly known as the Yellow Oyster or Golden Oyster mushroom. This syringe contains a live, isolated biological sample that has been carefully nurtured, tested, and expanded at Spore Genetics, ensuring it is 100% contaminate-free. The culture syringe features a high-output isolated sub-strain, designed for maximum yield and reduced incubation time, and comes with a sterile, individually packaged hypodermic needle for easy substrate injection.

Yellow Oyster mushrooms thrive in warm environments and can grow on various substrates, including sterilized hardwood logs, supplemented sawdust blocks, pasteurized straw, and other cellulose products. For those looking to experiment further, petri dishes with malt extract agar and dextrose agar, along with spawn options such as rye berries, millet, oats, and corn.

Ideal for beginners, Yellow Oyster mushrooms require an incubation temperature of 85°F - 95°F for 8-12 days, followed by fruiting at 75°F - 85°F with humidity levels between 85% - 93%. With a pinning time of 4-10 days and a total fruiting time of 14-18 days, this species is known for its ease of growth, making it a popular choice for those just starting in mushroom cultivation.