Pleurotus cornucopiae, commonly known as the Branched Oyster mushroom, is an edible fungus prized for its delicate texture and mild, nutty flavor. It is recognizable by its fan-shaped, whitish to yellowish caps and the characteristic branching clusters it forms. This mushroom is not only a culinary delight but also valued for its nutritional and medicinal properties.

Our Branched Oyster Liquid Culture Syringe contains a pure, carefully isolated sample of mycelium nurtured and expanded in our sterile laboratory. This 10 mL/cc syringe is ideal for inoculating substrates with precision and ensuring rapid colonization. Each syringe is guaranteed to be contaminant-free, ensuring a high success rate for your cultivation projects. We offer a free replacement if needed.

Branched Oyster Liquid Culture Syringe

Name: Branched Oyster Liquid Culture Syringe
Brand: Mission Myco
SKU: MM-BO-LC-0001-10mL
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SKU: MM-BO-LC-0001-10mL

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Classification:

Kingdom: Fungi

Phylum: Basidiomycota

Class: Agaricomycetes

Order: Agaricales

Family: Pleurotaceae

Genus: Pleurotus

Species: P. cornucopiae

Other Names:

Branched Oyster Mushroom

Golden Oyster Mushroom

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Use potato dextrose agar (PDA) or malt extract agar (MEA) for initial culturing of the mycelium.

Incubate Petri dishes at 24-27°C (75-80°F) in a dark environment until fully colonized.
Grain spawn (oats, rye, millet, or sorghum) is recommended for inoculating the bulk substrate.

Sterilize the grains and inoculate with the colonized agar from the Petri dishes.

Incubate the grain spawn at 24-27°C (75-80°F) until fully colonized.
Pleurotus cornucopiae can be grown on a variety of substrates including straw, sawdust, coffee grounds, and agricultural byproducts.

Ensure the substrate is pasteurized or sterilized to prevent contamination.
The optimal temperature for mycelium growth is 20-25°C (68-77°F).

The optimal temperature for fruiting is 15-20°C (59-68°F).
Maintain high humidity levels of 85-95% during both mycelium growth and fruiting stages.

Mist the substrate regularly to maintain adequate moisture levels.
Pleurotus cornucopiae requires light for fruiting. Indirect sunlight or artificial light that mimics natural light is sufficient.

Light is not necessary for mycelium growth.
Proper air exchange is essential to prevent the buildup of CO2 and to provide fresh air, which is critical during the fruiting stage.

Ensure proper ventilation to maintain fresh air exchange.
Colonization of the substrate typically takes 2-3 weeks, depending on environmental conditions.

Fruiting can be expected within 1-2 weeks after the substrate is fully colonized and conditions are adjusted for fruiting.

Total growing time from inoculation to harvest is approximately 4-6 weeks.
The ideal pH range of the substrate is typically between 5.5 and 6.5, with a slightly acidic environment being most conducive to growth. Maintaining this pH range helps optimize the conditions for the mycelium to thrive and produce fruiting bodies efficiently. Adjusting the pH of your substrate according to these guidelines can significantly impact the success of your Pleurotus cornucopiae cultivation.