
Blue Oyster Mushroom Culture Plate
Species difficulty | Beginner |
Culture format | Agar plate |
Lab skills | Intermediate |
Shelf life | 12 months (refrigerated) |
Plate cultures are ideal for growers looking to make master bags, inoculate grain, make liquid culture, or make more plates.
Our blue oyster plates are made to order in our in-house lab using medical-grade petri dishes. If properly stored upon arrival, they have a shelf life of approximately 12 months. Blue oyster plates should be stored in the refrigerator to maintain viability. Note that mycelium cultures require basic lab skills. Handle using sterile technique to prevent contamination.
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Pleurotus Columbinus. This is a very productive commercial strain of blue oyster from Pennsylvania. It produces dense clusters with dark gray/blue caps. It produces best in cooler temperatures but also performs well during the warmer months.