Poplar Oyster - Pleurotus calyptratus

Poplar Oyster (Pleurotus calyptratus) liquid culture syringe, suitable for inoculating grain, hardwood-based substrates, agar, and other media. A great choice for growers interested in cultivating this less common oyster species with distinctive appearance and growth characteristics.

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

Ideal Growing Conditions – Poplar Oyster
Substrate: Hardwood sawdust, wood chips, supplemented substrates
Colonisation Temperature: 20°C – 24°C
Fruiting Temperature: 10°C – 16°C
Humidity: 85–95%
CO₂ concentration: Low (requires good fresh air exchange for proper development)

Poplar Oyster prefers cooler fruiting conditions and performs best on hardwood-based substrates with adequate airflow.

About Poplar Oyster
Poplar Oyster (Pleurotus calyptratus) is a unique oyster species known for its pale caps and protective veil during early development. It is less commonly cultivated, making it an interesting option for growers looking to expand their collection.

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 and outdoor growing setups