{"product_id":"redwood-mushroom-supply-blue-oyster-mushroom-plate-culture","title":"Redwood Mushroom Supply Blue Oyster Mushroom Plate Culture","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eBlue Oyster (Pleurotus ostreatus) Agar Plate Culture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience vigorous growth and rich umami flavor.\u003c\/strong\u003e Known for their striking grey-blue caps that transition to a soft, sophisticated grey upon maturity, Blue Oyster mushrooms are a staple for any gourmet grower. This plate culture, prepared in the Redwood Mushroom Supply (RMS) laboratory, features a resilient and high-yielding strain that is a personal favorite of our lead mycologist for its meaty texture and culinary versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3\u003eAgile Colonization \u0026amp; Robust Yields\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBlue Oysters are renowned for their aggressive mycelium, which spreads quickly through sterilized hardwood or straw substrates. This strain produces dense, layered clusters of fan-shaped caps that are perfect as a meat replacement in smoky marinades. In our in-house trials, this strain consistently delivered \u003cstrong\u003e1-2 lbs of fresh fruit per 5 lb block\u003c\/strong\u003e and proved highly reliable for multiple flushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n            \u003ch4\u003eFruiting Parameters\u003c\/h4\u003e\n            \u003cul\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-70°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 85-90%\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Air (FAE):\u003c\/strong\u003e High\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO2 Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt;1,000 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n            \u003ch4\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/h4\u003e\n            \u003cul\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefrigeration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Viable up to 6 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoom Temp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use within 1-3 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRequirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e SAB or Flow Hood required\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Masters Mix, Hardwood, or Straw\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n    \u003ch3\u003eThe Redwood Mushroom Supply Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWe provide laboratory-grade agar cultures designed for peak genetic vitality and reliability:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Agar Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100mm x 15mm petri dishes are prepared with high-quality Malt Extract Agar (MEA).\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified Sterility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterilization is verified via chemical indicators, and every batch is quality-controlled for contamination-free growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional Packaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each plate is individually wrapped and sealed in a breathable filter bag for maximum protection during transit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-House Tested:\u003c\/strong\u003e All RMS strains are grown in-house to ensure consistent performance and high yield potential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3\u003eCultivation Strategy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eUsing sterile tools within a \u003cstrong\u003eStill Air Box (SAB) or Laminar Flow Hood\u003c\/strong\u003e, transfer a 1cm x 1cm agar wedge to sterilized grain. Once the grain is fully colonized, use it to inoculate your final substrate at a \u003cstrong\u003e5-10% ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e. Side-fruiting from bags is the recommended method for this strain, as it mimics the natural vertical growth patterns found in temperate forests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n            \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePleurotus ostreatus\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulture Format\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAgar Plate (Petri Dish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIntermediate (Requires Sterile Technique)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruiting Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSide-fruiting \/ High Fresh Air exchange\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 20px; padding: 15px; background-color: #fff5f5; border: 1px solid #facccc; color: #d9534f; font-weight: bold; border-radius: 5px;\"\u003e\n        FINAL SALE NOTICE: Due to the delicate nature of live cultures, all sales are final. We cannot accept returns or exchanges on agar plate products.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Redwood Mushroom Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51255680827670,"sku":"RMS-CULTURE-POPC","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5912\/6550\/files\/RMS-CULTURE-POPC.webp?v=1777501882","url":"https:\/\/hydrobuilder.com\/products\/redwood-mushroom-supply-blue-oyster-mushroom-plate-culture","provider":"Hydrobuilder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}