Golden Oyster Mushroom Grow Kit
Vibrant golden clusters with a nutty, slightly sweet flavor. Fast-growing and visually stunning - these sunshine-colored mushrooms will brighten your plate and your day!
About Golden Oyster
Golden Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus citrinopileatus) are among the most visually striking varieties you can grow. These brilliant yellow-gold clusters emerge rapidly and provide a burst of color that's as delightful as their flavor. Originally from elm trees in eastern Asia, golden oysters have become a favorite for their fast growth and unique nutty-sweet taste.
- Scientific Name: Pleurotus citrinopileatus
- Difficulty Level: Beginner
- Fruiting Time: 8-12 days
- Typical Yield: 1-2.5 lbs over 2-3 flushes
- Flavor Profile: Nutty and slightly sweet
- What you'll need: Knife + spray bottle
Growing Your Golden Oyster Kit
Golden oysters are fast growers - expect to see pins in just over a week!
Break & Shake
Break up the mycelium and shake to distribute throughout the substrate. Takes 1 minute.
Wait
Let the mycelium colonize the substrate fully. Takes 2-3 weeks in a dark, room temperature location.
Activate
Make a small cut and add water. Place in indirect light and mist twice daily for 8-12 days until harvest.
Harvest & Enjoy
Harvest when caps begin to flatten but before they curl upward. Cut entire clusters at the base for best flavor and additional flushes.
Why Grow Golden Oyster?
Lightning Fast Growth
Golden oysters are speed demons in the mushroom world. From pins to harvest in just 8-12 days, they're perfect for impatient growers who want quick results.
Stunning Visual Appeal
These vibrant golden clusters are absolutely gorgeous. They're perfect for Instagram-worthy dishes and will impress guests with their brilliant color and elegant form.
Unique Sweet-Nutty Flavor
Unlike other oyster varieties, golden oysters have a distinctive nutty sweetness that works beautifully in both savory and creative sweet applications.