"PP-OG1" Wild Maine Aspen Oyster, Pleurotus populinus ; Culture on MYA Plate

Sale Price: $18.00 Original Price: $25.00

*Transfers Made To Order onto Fresh MYA Plates

You Receive 1 Fresh 100mm MYA dish of “PP-OG1” Pleurotus populinus mycelium ready for your further expansion.

This culture was isolated from a wild Pleurotus populinus specimen found in the Old Growths of Western Maine in Early June 2023 and preserved as "PP-OG1". OG is Ordway Grove, the trail it was found, along with two bears heads!

Often called the Aspen Oyster, this species naturally grows on aspen and other hardwood trees across northern forests, fruits readily on Masters Mix and 80/20 HWFP/Wheat Bran

This wild culture produces thick bouquets of oyster mushrooms with pale caps and thick stems, especially when grown under cooler fruiting conditions. A sweeter smelling and tasting Oyster while still being meaty and rich.

Cultivation Overview

Pleurotus populinus thrives on hardwood substrates, including sawdust blocks, hardwood pellets, or pasteurized straw. Like other oyster mushrooms, it is a fast colonizer and fairly adaptable species.

Fruiting Conditions

Temperature:

50–70°F

Humidity:

60–90% relative humidity.

Light:

Indirect light or diffused daylight.

Fresh Air Exchange:

High airflow encourages full cap expansion and prevents elongated stems.

Characteristics

• Wild Maine Oyster genetics

• Cold tolerant species

• Dense cluster formation

• Fast colonization

• Excellent beginner oyster species

Let’s Myceliate Tomorrow. 🍄

*Transfers Made To Order onto Fresh MYA Plates

You Receive 1 Fresh 100mm MYA dish of “PP-OG1” Pleurotus populinus mycelium ready for your further expansion.

This culture was isolated from a wild Pleurotus populinus specimen found in the Old Growths of Western Maine in Early June 2023 and preserved as "PP-OG1". OG is Ordway Grove, the trail it was found, along with two bears heads!

Often called the Aspen Oyster, this species naturally grows on aspen and other hardwood trees across northern forests, fruits readily on Masters Mix and 80/20 HWFP/Wheat Bran

This wild culture produces thick bouquets of oyster mushrooms with pale caps and thick stems, especially when grown under cooler fruiting conditions. A sweeter smelling and tasting Oyster while still being meaty and rich.

Cultivation Overview

Pleurotus populinus thrives on hardwood substrates, including sawdust blocks, hardwood pellets, or pasteurized straw. Like other oyster mushrooms, it is a fast colonizer and fairly adaptable species.

Fruiting Conditions

Temperature:

50–70°F

Humidity:

60–90% relative humidity.

Light:

Indirect light or diffused daylight.

Fresh Air Exchange:

High airflow encourages full cap expansion and prevents elongated stems.

Characteristics

• Wild Maine Oyster genetics

• Cold tolerant species

• Dense cluster formation

• Fast colonization

• Excellent beginner oyster species

Let’s Myceliate Tomorrow. 🍄