Today, Golden Oyster mushrooms are valued for their distinct flavour and are being studied for their potential nutritional benefits (2). They include a variety of vitamins and minerals, dietary fibre, and protein. Their possible antioxidant qualities and the function of their bioactive compounds, such as beta-glucans, are also being researched (3). 

Golden Oysters can complement any meal with their lovely golden colour and somewhat sweet, umami flavour. They may be used as a colourful garnish or sautéed, stir-fried, or roasted. Golden Oyster mushrooms are a tasty and healthy way to add some colour to your food, whether you're a professional chef or a home cook. 

Growing your own Golden Oyster mushroom at home has never been easier with our Golden Oyster Mushroom Grain Spawn. Whether you’re a seasoned grower or a complete beginner, our spawn takes the guesswork out of mushroom cultivation and turns it into a fun, straightforward process. Say goodbye to complex setups and hello to thick, dense, and luscious clusters of mushrooms, ready to be cooked, extracted or made into a tea.   

Our grain spawn comes with everything you need in one convenient package: a pre-colonised bag of Golden Oyster Grain Spawn that is ready to go right out of the box - no need for messy inoculations or waiting periods.   

Simply follow our easy step-by-step guide, and watch your mushrooms grow! With minimal effort and space required, you’ll be harvesting beautiful, delicious Golden Oyster mushrooms in as little as three weeks.  

THE BENEFITS   

HOW TO USE  

The process is simple:  

Inoculation: Mix the grain spawn with the substrate at a roughly 6:1 ratio, depending on the specific substrate you’re using. We recommend hardwood or masters mix substrates for Golden Oyster.  

Prepare the Block: Once fully colonised, cut a small “X” or slit in the side of the block.  

Maintain Humidity: Maintain a humid environment by misting the block two or three times daily or using a humidity tent.  

Humidity-Controlled Chamber: Finally, you can place the fruiting block in a chamber such as a MonoTub or Martha tent for optimal growth, as this will help maintain ideal fruiting conditions.  

Gone are the days of having to trawl through decade-old forum posts to figure out the fascinating but often confusing science that is growing mushrooms. Our step-by-step, easy-to-follow guide ensures a successful harvest, eliminating guesswork and making the whole process a breeze.  

GROWING CONDITIONS  

Substrate: Hardwood or 50/50 blend of hardwood and soy hulls (Masters Mix) hydrated to around 60%.  

Temperature:   

Humidity: High humidity (over 80%) is essential for healthy, large fruits. Use misting, humidifiers, or a fruiting chamber to maintain humidity.     

Light:   

Fresh Air Exchange (FAE): Proper ventilation is necessary to provide the growing mushrooms with fresh air and prevent the buildup of carbon dioxide, which can inhibit growth.     

Sterility: Maintaining a clean and sterile environment is paramount to prevent contamination from other fungi or bacteria, which can compete with the mycelium and hinder its growth.  

INGREDIENTS   

Great mushrooms begin with great spawn. That is why we only use our 100% natural and organic grain in our spawn. We only use high-quality, natural ingredients for our products, specifically selected to support the optimal growth of Golden Oyster mushrooms.  

Our optimally hydrated millet and milo blend is ideal for spawn production because it colonises quickly and resists contamination better than many other grains, including Rye. We first soak and then cook our grain, carefully hydrating it to around 50% water content before sterilising the bags in a computer-controlled steam autoclave for 2 hours at 121°C.  

This is then inoculated with our own Golden Oyster liquid culture, the substrate providing the perfect nutrient rich environment for mycelium, promoting rapid colonisation, large yields and minimal risk of contamination.   

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