Snow oyster (Pleurotus ostreatus) -- also called "winter oyster" -- is a popular firm oyster variety. They have sweeter flavor and aroma than other oysters and hold their shape and texture when cooked. (The taste of snow oyster mushrooms is very mild, and some even describe it as slightly woody and earthy.)
Snow oyster mushrooms are a great mushroom for beginners. They colonize quickly and are reliable producers. They are also a cold weather-loving strain that tends to fruit in the cooler months.
Recommended use:
- Snow oyster sawdust spawn can be used for and/or , projects.
- Snow oyster sawdust spawn must combined with a substrate (like straw) or used in log inoculation in order to fruit.
- If growing on logs, one bag of sawdust spawn will reliably inoculate 20 logs.
Snow Oyster log chart:
| BEST WOOD SPECIES* | Aspen, Cottonwood, Tuliptree, Willow |
| OTHER SUITABLE SPECIES | Ailanthus, Alder, Basswood, Beech, Birch, Box Elder, Buckeye, Chinese Tallow, Elm Hackberry, Hophornbeam, Hard Maple, Soft Maple, Mulberry, Palm, Pear, Sassafrass, Sweetgum, Sycamore |
| AVOID | Ash, Hemlock, Oak |
Upon receiving your spawn:
Remove it from the shipping box as soon as possible. Then, unfold the top of the bag, making room for air space. It's also important to check and confirm that the filter patch is not obstructed. This will help the organism breathe and continue to thrive!
