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.