Description

Black Pearl Oyster Liquid Culture (10cc)

Pleurotus ostreatus – HYBRID

Black Pearl Oyster Information

Black Pearl Oyster is a human bred mushroom that is a hybrid between Pearl Oyster and King Oyster. It was created in Japan- both Japan and China are very advanced when it comes to commercial mushroom cultivation. Black Pearl more closely resembles King Oyster in looks, however has a softer texture more similar to that of Pearl Oysters. As Black Pearls mature, the caps begin to flip and they start to look more like Pearl Oysters. 

Black Pearl Oyster mushrooms are some of the most delicious tasting mushrooms available. They are dense, meaty, and have a unique flavor. They are prized mushrooms for chefs and food lovers. If you are looking to grow mushrooms at home as a food source, we highly recommend Black Pearl Oysters. 

The reason behind the creation of this delicious mushroom is very interesting. The purpose of this hybrid was to create a new reliable food source during World War I. The fact that they’re so easy to grow, produce high yields, contain a lot of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients, but are also filling, made them the perfect food source during a time of scarcity. Fast forward to today and they are now grown all over the world both commercially as well as in many at-home mushroom grows.

Why Grow Your Own Black Pearl Oyster Mushrooms?

Health Benefits

• Like other species of Oyster mushrooms, Black Pearls are a great source of antioxidants
• Helps keep the heart healthy with their cholesterol lowering properties 
• Great source of iron, calcium, Vitamin C and B, and so much more
• Boosts the density of bone minerals. This in turn can help prevent osteoporosis

Flavor Profile

• Very thick and meaty stems 
• Earthy flavor 
• Peppery aftertaste
• Similar taste to that of King Oyster, however Black Pearl has a slightly more tender texture

Popular Uses in Cooking

• Perfect addition to soups and chili
• Meaty and flavorful enough to saute and serve on their own 
• Great in pasta dishes
• It’s peppery flavor profile makes it a prime side dish for steak
• Great as a vegetarian substitute for scallops

Growing Conditions

• Colonization time: 2-4 weeks
• Fruiting time: 8-18 days
• Humidity: 85-95%
• Temperature:
  • Colonization temp: 60-70°F
  • Fruiting temp: 50-68°F

Why Buy Our Black Pearl Oyster Liquid Cultures?

We strive to provide you with the cleanest possible products. We make all of our liquid cultures in front of Laminar Flow Hoods with HEPA filters that have an efficiency rating of 99.97%. The efficiency rating means that the filter removes 99.97% of particles in the air. All of our master cultures are tested on agar plates before sale to ensure there are no contaminates in the culture.

• Liquid culture syringes allow you to cultivate your own medicinal mushrooms at home!
• Discreet packaging
• Store at room temperature
• Remains viable for ~6 months
• DO NOT FREEZE

Black Pearl Oyster Liquid Culture Syringe Contents

Each syringe will come with:

• 1 sterile 18 gauge blunt tipped needle
• at least 10CC of the Black Pearl liquid culture
• 1 alcohol prep pad
• 1 sticker (1 per order)