North Spore's "Plant & Grow" starter blocks are one of the easiest ways to start growing mushrooms. Each block is already full of living mushroom roots (mycelium). You plant it outside and the mushrooms come up right from the soil. Blue Oyster is rated beginner level and is known for big flushes with little care.
1. Plant it soon
Take the block out of the shipping box as soon as it arrives. It is alive and needs air. Plant it within a few days if you can.
2. Pick a shady, damp spot
Mushrooms do not need sun. Pick a spot in shade or part shade that stays moist, like under trees, beside a building, or next to garden plants.
3. Plant the block
Take the block out of its bag and dig a hole about the size of the block. Set it in so the top is about level with the ground, then cover it lightly with soil, leaves or wood chips.
4. Keep it moist
Water the spot when the ground dries out. Steady moisture is the most important thing. Mushrooms usually come up when the weather is cool and wet.
5. Harvest
Pick the cluster when the caps are open but before the edges curl up. Cut or twist at the base. If conditions stay right, you may get a second or even third round.
Which oyster to pick
- Blue Oyster Plant & Grow Starter Block – $34.99
- Pink Oyster Plant & Grow Starter Block – $34.99
- Italian Oyster Plant & Grow Starter Block – $34.99
- Black King Oyster Plant & Grow Starter Block – $34.99
We also carry Chestnut, Nameko, Golden Enoki and Reishi starter blocks. Pink Oyster likes warm weather, which makes it a good fit for Florida and the South.
See all our North Spore mushroom supplies on our Mushroom Growing page. We ship to all US states.
Shop mushroom growing supplies: https://4kbowen.com/s/mushroom-growing
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- How to Start Growing Shiitake on Logs
- Mushroom Growing for Small Farms and Homesteads
- How to Build a Wine Cap Mushroom Garden Bed
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