Types of oyster mushrooms that can be grown at home

The genus of mushrooms "oyster mushroom" has many varieties, hybrids. Today, thanks to cultivation, their cultivation at home has become available. All types of oyster mushrooms are united by one feature - lush mycelium hanging from their habitat. The density of fruiting bodies, as well as the size of the cap (from 10 to 30 cm) is affected by the structure and degree of moisture content of the substrate.

The color of the oyster mushroom cap can be yellow, grayish, lilac, white, even pink. This mushroom has predominantly white, juicy flesh when young. Older specimens have a tougher, fibrous texture. At home, they can grow and bear fruit all year round. The main thing in this case is the competent maintenance of the required level of humidity, lighting, air temperature.

Varieties of oyster mushroom

Let's look at the most popular types of oyster mushrooms that are popular with home-based mushroom pickers:

1. Oyster oyster mushroom is one of the most popular, valuable species due to its excellent taste. The hat may be slightly lilac or brown. This variety feels comfortable when grown at home, and with the proper approach to business, it pleases with a harvest all year round.

Oyster oyster mushroom

2. Horn-shaped oyster mushroom has a cone-shaped hat, therefore it bears this name. Under artificial conditions, it is grown on stumps, mainly elm. The color of the cap varies from light brown (sandy) to dark brown. It has an elastic pulp, a pleasant, albeit slightly specific aroma.

3. Pink oyster mushroom has another name - "Pink Flamingo". This is a beautiful, fast-growing mushroom with wavy cap edges, a delicate pink color. This variety is thermophilic, requires an individual temperature approach (from +16°C to +30°C at different stages). It begins to bear fruit already 10 days after sowing the mycelium.

4. Lemon oyster mushroom (or elmovik) has a brightly colored conical cap. This variety is distinguished by its unpretentiousness to growing conditions, it is grown both on the substrate and on stumps. It is characterized by the accuracy of fruiting bodies, graceful elongated legs. The cap diameter varies from 5 to 10 cm.

5. Steppe oyster mushroom (eringi) is also called Royal. This is the most delicious variety of oyster mushroom, it has a fleshy dense pulp, a massive funnel-shaped leg. The mushroom cap (5-10 cm in diameter) changes while the mushroom grows: at first it is convex, then it becomes flat, and by the time the harvest is already concave. This species is grown in special large jars or cans (photo below).

6. Common oyster mushroom - the most popular variety, grown on stumps or on various substrates. Yields from summer to frost. It has a grayish-yellow or brown hat.

7. Florida oyster mushroom - a light beige or grayish-white mushroom with a semicircular, slightly funnel-shaped hat (10-20 cm in diameter). Requires higher temperatures during the growing and fruiting stages.

8. Pulmonary oyster mushroom - only young is eaten or processed, since “old” mature mushrooms are characterized by increased rigidity. The cap of the mushroom has a tongue-shaped shape with slightly cracked edges, the color is white or brownish-cream. Pulmonary oyster mushroom bears fruit from spring to the first cold weather.

9. Late oyster mushroom - a mushroom with a refined, pronounced taste. It may be brown, gray or brown in color. It has an ear-shaped hat, which can reach large sizes (up to 25 cm in diameter), young mushrooms are darker in color, mature ones are lighter. It is grown on stumps or chocks (oak, poplar, aspen), as well as on substrates (straw, sunflower).

10. White Elf is a very tasty diet variety. It has an elongated solid leg. The caps of this mushroom with slightly curly edges are white. The surface of the cap may be scaly. It is grown both on chocks or stumps, and on substrate blocks too.

The above varieties of oyster mushrooms feel great when grown artificially. With proper care, they bear fruit abundantly. It is also worth mentioning the hybrids, which are characterized by high productivity and unpretentiousness. The hybrids most preferred by mushroom pickers are: Dune NK-35, R-77, R-20, No. 420, No. 107.

Remember that you only need to unpack bags with mycelium with gloves, the material should be purchased from trusted sellers, the mycelium itself should be free of black or green spots.

All of the above types of oyster mushrooms are adapted for growing at home.