King Oyster

golly · 05-02-07, 18:09

This is one of three ziplock bags that were steam sterilized awhile back and are finally showing sighns of life..I just popped them out of their baggies into a tray with potting soil to keep em' moist...

I kept them out in the barn where its cooler ,as they like low 60s to pin..

Hoping the weather stays cool enough for more development..

They're from a commercial culture which i used to knock up the bags of Rye grass seed...So far so good..

hyphaenation · 05-02-07, 19:59

Darn it and i'm real hungry to... !!!

Looks great. Excellent job as always Golly!

cheers

H

reverend trips · 05-02-07, 20:06

Wow thats quite the cluster there Golly

CoyoteMesc · 05-02-07, 20:37

Very pretty.
Looks like a desert dish from a Five Star restaurant.

Bobcat · 05-02-07, 20:41

They sure hold true to the Pleurotus family name when it comes to mega-clusters! Sweet!

golly · 05-02-07, 21:41

I tried fruiting these by cutting a small hole in the bags but they just sat there for a month ...i didn't notice the pins,till i cut the bag off...
It's now or never cause Summers a comin....

safTman · 05-03-07, 08:19

Pin's!!

camMyco · 05-03-07, 08:41

Great cluster! I wish my edibles were showing as much promise. It is already too warm here for my white buttons and portabella's.

Good luck.

siam_jim · 05-03-07, 09:18

looks great there golly, was wondering..what would be the dif instead of using soil .. use verm or perlite?? any experiences?

siam

Bobcat · 05-03-07, 09:21

Cam, Sporeworks sells the Warm Weather Button- A. Bitorquis.

If if doesn't work out Golly, couldn't you maybe just bury them and wait till fall?

dizzydank · 05-03-07, 09:46

damn that looks sweet.

camMyco · 05-03-07, 09:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobcat

Cam, Sporeworks sells the Warm Weather Button- A. Bitorquis.

If if doesn't work out Golly, couldn't you maybe just bury them and wait till fall?

I'll look into ordering tonight it will be low to mid 90's w/ 90%+ rh in a couple weeks my garage will cool to upper 70's.

Thanks for the tip. I never knew how good fresh mushies tasted until I grew my own. Yummy

golly · 05-05-07, 12:07

Just a quick update ..They are expanding nicely now ,so i may get to taste my first ever Oyster...

doobydoobydoo · 05-05-07, 12:14

What is your air change/fresh air schedule like? Oysters require insane amounts of fresh air.

golly · 05-05-07, 12:23

Hey Doob...They're just sitting in a cooler with the lid cracked open about 3 inches..The Rh is proly a bit lower than ideal though...It's pretty much a neglect type grow...Luckily the weather is remaining cool...

Lazlo · 05-05-07, 12:55

That's a nice cluster there. In GGMM it states fruit body development can continue fine with temperatures up to 70 degrees.

I may try to break out that dry tissue culture I have from the salt thread. I got one deformed ass mushroom, so I at least know it's eryngii. Come to find out my humidistat was way too high. Do you have problems with yours being out of wack? Like 15-20% off from what it's set on? I think mine may have spores in it making it inaccurate.

Although, you have one with the probe don't you?

golly · 05-05-07, 13:13

I haven't used my humidistat in a long time but did notice that it was not always stable with changing weather ect.

Siam...I just threw in what was handy[pot soil], i'm sure verm or perlite would have similar effect...

TheJackal · 05-05-07, 13:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by golly

Just a quick update ..They are expanding nicely now ,so i may get to taste my first ever Oyster...

Try an oyster mushroom omelet!:

"Oyster Mushroom Omelet (from Lee at Black Earth Valley Produce)
1/2 c. cashews
1/2 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed or chopped
8 eggs
1/2 lb. fresh oyster mushrooms
1 c. cheddar cheese
2 T. Tamari (Bragg's or soy sauce)
1/4 c. water
2 T. canola or olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Mix the eggs and water in a large bowl and beat well. Saute the
mushrooms in a frying pan with oil over medium heat until dry. Add
onions and garlic. Cook for one minute, then add cashews. In a
medium-sized skillet, put a thin coat of oil or butter, add egg
mixture, and cover for one minute. add a layer of cheese. Pour
mushroom mixture over the layer of cheese. Fold over and cook for
2-3 minutes."

golly · 05-05-07, 15:02

Damn ,,Jackal yer makin me hungry...I may try that ..I guess that's enough for 4 peeps...yum...

camMyco · 05-05-07, 17:18

That omlet sounds good. Golly, when will the mushrooms be ready?

golly · 05-08-07, 17:17

I guess a couple of these are near ready for harvest...Another log is developing now..

kocos · 05-09-07, 02:49

Wow never seen oysters that loook like this. Do they fold out a bit more if they have more fresh air or do they stay "mushroom" shaped like these ones?

golly · 05-09-07, 07:35

I'm a noob when comes to Oysters so i just cant say..I didn't think they would develop caps like that either...

kocos · 05-09-07, 07:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by golly

I'm a noob when comes to Oysters so i just cant say..I didn't think they would develop caps like that either...

Hmm strange, cus oyster pins normally have this shape, furthermore their caps dont open up if FAE is low. But to see maturing fruit shaped this way is new for me. Please post a pic of the fruit when they have completly matured

Nice grow by the way!

siam_jim · 05-09-07, 08:03

actually for this specie... Pleurotus eryngii, it is normal of it chracter to have this shape,

siam

golly · 05-09-07, 19:12

Well here's a final pic B4 harvesting the larger ones...

Tonight we cook ..heh...

Bobcat · 05-09-07, 21:09

They look delicious!

kocos · 05-10-07, 02:48

Indeed they do, very nice grow!

golly · 05-10-07, 09:01

Well they did make a great omlette..Yum ..Both the stem and cap were tender and had a light nutty flavour..
I'll do these again in the fall ,as they are very easy to grow..

I used the steam method for 1 gallon ziplock bags which contained Rye grass seed and verm ...
After full colo, the mini logs are just set into a well draining tray and the potting soil [unpasteurized] poured in to provide a stable moisture source.

The tray is then just plopped into a cooler with the lid cracked open 2"
this seems to provide enough fresh air ,while holding good RH for nice fruit to grow...
I just water once a week...I think i may try this method with Shiitaki cause it's so easy...

fahtster · 05-10-07, 13:50

wow... beautimus! fungus loves you, Gol.

fahtster

Workman · 05-10-07, 14:40

The King oyster is my favorite. I think you will be dissappointed if you now try eating regular oysters, which are still good but pale by comparison.

05-10-07, 15:25

pluerotus eryngii is a real treat. You are so fortunate , it makes a sublime risotto .......(sighs wistfully)

kocos · 05-11-07, 04:35

Where would it be possible to obtain a spore print, or even better a live culture of these. No rush its too warm now, but have decided to grow these in the fall!

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05-02-07, 20:37	#4 (permalink)
CoyoteMesc KEY MASTER Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,514	Very pretty. Looks like a desert dish from a Five Star restaurant. __________________

05-02-07, 20:41	#5 (permalink)
Bobcat Happy and Thankful Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,728	They sure hold true to the Pleurotus family name when it comes to mega-clusters! Sweet! __________________ Just pretend there is a deep or witty comment here and move along.

05-03-07, 08:41	#8 (permalink)
camMyco Modified Honey Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,072	Great cluster! I wish my edibles were showing as much promise. It is already too warm here for my white buttons and portabella's. Good luck. __________________ William Blake’s poem: “If the doors of perception were to be cleansed every thing would appear to man as it is: infinite”.

05-03-07, 09:21	#10 (permalink)
Bobcat Happy and Thankful Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,728	Cam, Sporeworks sells the Warm Weather Button- A. Bitorquis. If if doesn't work out Golly, couldn't you maybe just bury them and wait till fall? __________________ Just pretend there is a deep or witty comment here and move along.

05-02-07, 19:59	#2 (permalink)
hyphaenation Moss Walker Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,048	Darn it and i'm real hungry to... !!! Looks great. Excellent job as always Golly! cheers H

05-02-07, 20:06	#3 (permalink)
reverend trips Rock'n'Roll Outlaw Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,363	Wow thats quite the cluster there Golly

05-02-07, 21:41	#6 (permalink)
golly modapotato Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5,669	I tried fruiting these by cutting a small hole in the bags but they just sat there for a month ...i didn't notice the pins,till i cut the bag off... It's now or never cause Summers a comin....

05-03-07, 08:19	#7 (permalink)
safTman easily distracted Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 569	Pin's!!

05-03-07, 09:18	#9 (permalink)
siam_jim Mycotopia Mod Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,847	looks great there golly, was wondering..what would be the dif instead of using soil .. use verm or perlite?? any experiences? siam

05-03-07, 09:46	#11 (permalink)
dizzydank damn its humid Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,159	damn that looks sweet. __________________

05-05-07, 12:14	#14 (permalink)
doobydoobydoo Moderator Join Date: Jan 1972 Posts: 2,328	What is your air change/fresh air schedule like? Oysters require insane amounts of fresh air.

05-05-07, 12:23	#15 (permalink)
golly modapotato Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5,669	Hey Doob...They're just sitting in a cooler with the lid cracked open about 3 inches..The Rh is proly a bit lower than ideal though...It's pretty much a neglect type grow...Luckily the weather is remaining cool...

05-05-07, 12:55	#16 (permalink)
Lazlo old hand Join Date: Mar 1970 Posts: 7,057	That's a nice cluster there. In GGMM it states fruit body development can continue fine with temperatures up to 70 degrees. I may try to break out that dry tissue culture I have from the salt thread. I got one deformed ass mushroom, so I at least know it's eryngii. Come to find out my humidistat was way too high. Do you have problems with yours being out of wack? Like 15-20% off from what it's set on? I think mine may have spores in it making it inaccurate. Although, you have one with the probe don't you? __________________ How can you have any pudding, if you don't eat your MEAT?

05-05-07, 13:13	#17 (permalink)
golly modapotato Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5,669	I haven't used my humidistat in a long time but did notice that it was not always stable with changing weather ect. Siam...I just threw in what was handy[pot soil], i'm sure verm or perlite would have similar effect...

05-05-07, 15:02	#19 (permalink)
golly modapotato Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5,669	Damn ,,Jackal yer makin me hungry...I may try that ..I guess that's enough for 4 peeps...yum...

05-05-07, 17:18	#20 (permalink)
camMyco Modified Honey Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,072	That omlet sounds good. Golly, when will the mushrooms be ready? __________________ William Blake’s poem: “If the doors of perception were to be cleansed every thing would appear to man as it is: infinite”.

05-09-07, 02:49	#22 (permalink)
kocos Mycotopiate Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 851	Wow never seen oysters that loook like this. Do they fold out a bit more if they have more fresh air or do they stay "mushroom" shaped like these ones?

05-09-07, 07:35	#23 (permalink)
golly modapotato Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5,669	I'm a noob when comes to Oysters so i just cant say..I didn't think they would develop caps like that either...

05-09-07, 08:03	#25 (permalink)
siam_jim Mycotopia Mod Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,847	actually for this specie... Pleurotus eryngii, it is normal of it chracter to have this shape, siam

05-09-07, 21:09	#27 (permalink)
Bobcat Happy and Thankful Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,728	They look delicious! __________________ Just pretend there is a deep or witty comment here and move along.

05-10-07, 02:48	#28 (permalink)
kocos Mycotopiate Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 851	Indeed they do, very nice grow!

05-10-07, 09:01	#29 (permalink)
golly modapotato Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5,669	Well they did make a great omlette..Yum ..Both the stem and cap were tender and had a light nutty flavour.. I'll do these again in the fall ,as they are very easy to grow.. I used the steam method for 1 gallon ziplock bags which contained Rye grass seed and verm ... After full colo, the mini logs are just set into a well draining tray and the potting soil [unpasteurized] poured in to provide a stable moisture source. The tray is then just plopped into a cooler with the lid cracked open 2" this seems to provide enough fresh air ,while holding good RH for nice fruit to grow... I just water once a week...I think i may try this method with Shiitaki cause it's so easy...

05-10-07, 13:50	#30 (permalink)
fahtster VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,419	wow... beautimus! fungus loves you, Gol. fahtster __________________ FAHT'S TEK'S INDEX It's All Going Onward in One Direction, Yo. Magenta Green

05-10-07, 14:40	#31 (permalink)
Workman Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 578	The King oyster is my favorite. I think you will be dissappointed if you now try eating regular oysters, which are still good but pale by comparison. __________________ I can't believe I get paid for this. Founder of Sporeworks.com 1998 Workman's Mycotopia Gallery

05-10-07, 15:25	#32 (permalink)
~greysRDbest Guest Posts: n/a	pluerotus eryngii is a real treat. You are so fortunate , it makes a sublime risotto .......(sighs wistfully)

05-11-07, 04:35	#33 (permalink)
kocos Mycotopiate Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 851	Where would it be possible to obtain a spore print, or even better a live culture of these. No rush its too warm now, but have decided to grow these in the fall!