White Elm Oyster Mushrooms are a North American variety with a strong woody flavour and are an excellent addition to any soup or stir fry.

Our spawn is stored in optimum conditions using specialist breathable bags. This means that the organism is always at its healthiest and ready for inoculation.

Features

Cultivation Information

Species – Pleurotus ostreatus var. Florida

Inoculation Rate – Mix with ± 1-10% spawn

Recommended Substrate – Hardwood / (wheat) straw

Incubation – room temperature: 20-22°C; substrate temperature: 25-30°C; duration: 12-14 days

Primordia Induction – (night time)* temperature: lower to 6-15°C; relative humidity: 90-95%

Fruiting Conditions – room temperature: 13-20°C; relative humidity: 85%; CO2-concentration: less than 1000ppm; light: 800-1500 lux

Flushes – Number: 2-3; interval: 8-10 days; between flushes: relative humidity increase to 90-95%

Total Production Cycle – Ca. 3 months

Average Yield – 200 to 250 g saleable mushrooms per kg fresh substrate

Delivery

We are able to ship to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Islands, the Scottish Highlands, the Isle of Wight, and the Channel Islands. However, these shipments are arranged on a case-by-case basis to ensure the best possible service.

If you are located in one of these areas, please contact us directly at hello@urban-farm-it.com to place your order.

Note: Lead times on larger sizes are 2-10 Days.

1. Small Orders (E.g. 100ml Spawn, Plugs): Sent via Royal Mail large letters.
2. Medium-Sized Orders (under 2kg): Royal Mail 24-48 hour tracked parcel.
3. Large Orders (2kg+): via DPD Express.