Pearl
Oyster (pleurotus ostreatus) is a native
oyster mushroom which thrives on poplar and willow,
but is equally at home growing on birch, chestnut,
beech or sycamore. With a great meaty texture
and pleasing seafood-like taste, it
is especially appealing to vegetarians and vegans.
Prefering autumn and winter
when daytime temperatures drop below 15degC, our reliable
and productive strain can easily be
grown in most gardens or allotments.
| 30
plugs...£7.95 |
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for
1 log, 1ft or 30cm long |
| 60
plugs...£10.95 |
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for
2 logs, 1ft or 30cm long, or 1 log 4ft long or 1.2m |
| 120
plugs...£12.95 |
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for
2 logs, 4ft long or 1.2m |
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Kits include
8 page instructions
(including sample recipes), and also delivery within the UK.
On-line orders receive a
FREE
8mm drill bit |
Plugs
can be stored for up to
six months.
All
Christmas orders are supplied with a
May 2008 Use-by-Date. |
GROWING TIPS
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log wax not needed
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likes tree
stumps still rooted in the ground and large diameter
logs or trunk sections cut into discs
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first
mushrooms usually appear in autumn and winter
around 6 to 12 months after being plugged
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logs can
be soaked in water for 24 hours to produce
a second crop or flush of
mushrooms
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Pearl
Oyster mushrooms ready for picking, grown on
a 4ft foot poplar log. |
...Kit
Storage Advice... |
Plugs
can be safely stored for up to 6 months. All
plugs are supplied with a use-by date. |
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Logs
can be kept indoors in a shed or conservatory.
To keep moisture levels topped-up, partially
bury in a bucket of compost and water like
a household plant. |
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