Skip to content
Susquehanna SporesSusquehanna Spores
Back
Pearl Oyster Liquid Culture

Liquid Cultures

Pearl Oyster Liquid Culture

Pleurotus ostreatus

Volume tiers  1-2 @ $10 · 3-4 @ $8 · 5-9 @ $7 · 10-19 @ $6 · 20+ @ $5

Lab-tested

The classic, versatile gourmet Oyster. Fast-colonizing and highly reliable.

From $10.00

Add to your cart, then check out securely via Stripe.

Build a custom box: add items to your cart, then tap 'Make this a subscription box?' in the drawer to save 10%.

At a Glance

Category
Liquid Cultures
Difficulty
Beginner
Substrate
HWFP
Fruiting temp
55–70°F
Unit size
10cc syringe

Fruiting temperature

55–70°F

40°F90°F

Preferred fruiting temperature 55 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

Pearl Oyster (Pleurotus ostreatus)

The Culture: Drawn from our proprietary liquid culture, this Pearl Oyster strain is bred for sheer speed and resilience, making it a staple for both beginners and commercial growers.

The Profile: The quintessential Oyster mushroom. It produces large, beautiful, creamy-white to pale-grey caps with a tender, velvety texture. Its flavor is mild, slightly sweet, and earthy, absorbing the flavors of whatever it is cooked with—perfect for soups, pastas, and stir-fries.

History & Benefits: First cultivated on a large scale in Germany during World War I as an agricultural response to food shortages, it is now one of the most widely consumed mushrooms globally. It is rich in high-quality protein, B-complex vitamins, and statins like lovastatin, which are studied for their cardiovascular benefits.

Fruiting Conditions: Incredibly aggressive and forgiving. Thrives on almost any lignocellulosic waste, from supplemented hardwood (HWFP) to straw and coffee grounds. Prefers temperatures between 55°F – 70°F.

More from the category

Keep exploring liquid cultures.

Frequently paired with

Pair Pearl Oyster Liquid Culture with the rest of your kit.

Lab-verified accessories our cultivators pair with this item most often. Mix and match to assemble your own workflow.