Mushroom Seeds – Oyster

Oyster Mushrooms are a popular edible variety known for their delicate flavor and smooth texture. They are highly versatile in cooking and can be grown successfully at home with the right conditions. These mushrooms thrive in a controlled environment with proper humidity and warmth, making them a rewarding choice for both beginners and experienced growers.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Edible mushroom variety

• Common Name (US): Oyster Mushroom

• Growth Habit: Fast-growing, cluster-forming mushrooms with fan-shaped caps

• Maturity: Ready for harvest in 4–6 weeks under optimal conditions

• Growing Season: Year-round indoors; outdoors in mild spring to fall climates

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Can be cultivated in all zones when grown indoors; outdoors typically in Zones 6–11

• Sowing/Planting Months:

  • Indoors: Any month of the year

  • Outdoors (Zones 6–11): March–October

• Light Requirements: Indirect light or low light conditions

• Substrate Needs: Grows well on straw, sawdust, or other cellulose-rich organic matter

• Watering: Requires high humidity and regular misting for consistent yields

• Uses: Culinary applications such as stir-fries, soups, sautés, and gourmet dishes