Description
King Oyster Agar Plate
Pleurotus eryngii
King Oyster/Trumpet Information
King Oysters are an extremely dense and meaty mushroom in the Oyster family. It’s also the largest of the Oyster mushrooms. King Oysters go by the name “Trumpets” or “King Trumpets” as well due to their trumpet-like appearance. This species is native to the Mediterranean regions of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Luckily, when cultivated indoors, it can be grown almost anywhere!
King Oysters are gourmet mushrooms that are held in high regard. They’re prized for both their flavor and texture. In Asia, King Oysters are a commercially cultivated species of mushroom as they are used commonly in Asian cuisines.
Something interesting about King Oysters is that like others in the Pleurotus genus, it does colonize decaying wood, but it is also known to grow via parasitic relationships with the root systems of herbaceous plants. They can also be found growing from the roots of hardwood trees in a more symbiotic relationship rather than parasitic.
Why Grow Your Own King Oyster Mushrooms?
Health Benefits
- Great source of proteins, B6, magnesium, & other vitamins & minerals
- Aids in lowering cholesterol
- Contains anti-inflammatory properties
- Gives your immunity a boost
Flavor Profile
- Known for their very savory taste
- Both earthy and aromatic
- They have a dense and meat-like texture
- Often compared to the texture of scallops
Popular Uses in Cooking
- Great ingredient for stir frys
- Often used as a vegan substitute for scallops and calamari
- Taste great on their own when fried!
- Pairs well with most meats
- Shred, saute, add your favorite BBQ sauce for vegan “pulled pork”
Growing Conditions
- Colonization time: 2-4 weeks
- Fruiting time: 6-9 days
- Humidity: at least 70%, but 80% is ideal
- Temperature: 65-80°F
Why Buy Our King Oyster Agar Plates?
We strive to provide you with the cleanest possible products. We inoculate all of the King Oyster plates in front of Laminar Flow Hoods with HEPA filters. These HEPA filters have an efficiency rating of 99.97%. Meaning that the filter removes 99.97% of particles in the air.
- Colonized agar plates allow you to cultivate your own medicinal mushrooms at home!
- Discreet packaging
- Store at room temperature
- Remains viable for ~6 months
- DO NOT FREEZE
King Oyster Agar Plate Contents
Each plate will come with:
- 1 plate of healthy, uncontaminated King Oyster mycelium
- 1 alcohol prep pad
- 1 sticker (1 per order)
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