King Oyster - Pleurotus eryngii

King Oyster (Pleurotus eryngii) liquid culture syringe, suitable for inoculating grain, hardwood-based substrates, supplemented media, agar, and other cultivation setups. A reliable choice for growers working with this premium gourmet mushroom known for its thick stems and high culinary value.

What You Will Receive
Sterile King Oyster live liquid culture syringe
Sterile needle for precise inoculation

Ideal Growing Conditions – King Oyster
Substrate: Supplemented hardwood sawdust, wood chips
Colonisation Temperature: 22°C – 25°C
Fruiting Temperature: 14°C – 18°C
Humidity: 85–95%
CO₂ concentration: Moderate (higher CO₂ promotes thicker stems; fresh air encourages larger caps)

King Oyster prefers well-prepared hardwood substrates and benefits from controlled airflow to shape its characteristic thick stem and cap.

About King Oyster
King Oyster (Pleurotus eryngii) is a highly valued gourmet mushroom known for its large, dense stem and excellent texture. Unlike other oyster mushrooms, it typically produces individual fruiting bodies rather than clusters and is widely used in culinary applications.

All liquid cultures are:
freshly prepared from tested master cultures
handled under sterile conditions
checked to ensure only clean, viable mycelium is present

We guarantee clean culture; if any issues arise, we will replace it.

What Is Liquid Culture
Liquid Culture (LC) is live mushroom mycelium suspended in a nutrient-rich liquid medium. It allows for faster colonisation and more consistent results compared to spores.

Storage
Room temperature: up to 1 month
Refrigerated: up to 12 months or longer

For best performance, it is recommended to use the culture soon after receiving.

Suitable For
mushroom cultivation
agar work and culture expansion
grain spawn preparation
indoor growing setups with controlled conditions