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
to fruit - when daytime temperatures drop below 15degC
- our hardy, reliable, and productive strain can easily
be grown in
most gardens or allotments.
1st Class posting and packing costs £1.45 per kit,
rising to £2.25 for 120 plugs
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Kits
include 8 page instructions
(including sample recipes)
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 2010 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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