Chocolate Oyster, Pleurotus ostreatus "Culture on MYA Plate | Heat Tolerant Genetics | "PO-CHOC"

$20.00

Jacksonville Grown | Small Batch | Support Available | Florida-Focused Learning

Transfers made to order: on MYA plate

You Receive 1 Fresh 100mm MYA dish of Pleurotus ostreatus mycelium ready for your further expansion.

A deep-capped, fast-colonizing Pleurotus ostreatus strain sourced from Maine Cap n Stem, and one I've been actively fruiting here in Jacksonville with strong results.

Chocolate Oyster is a brown-capped phenotype of Pleurotus ostreatus : the same species as Blue Oyster, but with darker pigmentation, a slightly denser texture, and a visual profile that stands out on any market table or plate. Same gourmet quality, same beta-glucan and protein content, different character. I think better flavor and texture too!

Cultivation Overview

Chocolate Oysters grow well on a wide range of substrates — straw, supplemented hardwood, HWFP, and master's mix all work. This is a forgiving, productive species and a solid choice for growers at any level. Colonization is fast and the mycelium is vigorous, so expect a quick turnaround from inoculation to fruiting.

Fruiting Conditions

Temperature: 55–88°F (performing well in Florida conditions)

Humidity: 60–95% relative humidity during fruiting

Light: Indirect or diffused light is sufficient

Fresh Air Exchange: Moderate to high — encourages proper cap development and prevents overlay

Characteristics

  • Sourced from Maine Cap n Stem, Loved by SFF

  • Deep brown cap pigmentation — distinctive market and plate appearance

  • Aggressive mycelium, fast colonization

  • Strong yields, reliable flushes

  • Florida heat performance documented

Ideal For

  • Gourmet mushroom growers

  • Farmers market and restaurant producers

  • Oyster mushroom collectors and breeders

  • Growers in warm or Southern climates

Chocolate Oyster is one of those strains that earns its place in the rotation — productive, good-looking, and built for growers who want results.

Let's Myceliate Tomorrow. 🍄

Jacksonville Grown | Small Batch | Support Available | Florida-Focused Learning

Transfers made to order: on MYA plate

You Receive 1 Fresh 100mm MYA dish of Pleurotus ostreatus mycelium ready for your further expansion.

A deep-capped, fast-colonizing Pleurotus ostreatus strain sourced from Maine Cap n Stem, and one I've been actively fruiting here in Jacksonville with strong results.

Chocolate Oyster is a brown-capped phenotype of Pleurotus ostreatus : the same species as Blue Oyster, but with darker pigmentation, a slightly denser texture, and a visual profile that stands out on any market table or plate. Same gourmet quality, same beta-glucan and protein content, different character. I think better flavor and texture too!

Cultivation Overview

Chocolate Oysters grow well on a wide range of substrates — straw, supplemented hardwood, HWFP, and master's mix all work. This is a forgiving, productive species and a solid choice for growers at any level. Colonization is fast and the mycelium is vigorous, so expect a quick turnaround from inoculation to fruiting.

Fruiting Conditions

Temperature: 55–88°F (performing well in Florida conditions)

Humidity: 60–95% relative humidity during fruiting

Light: Indirect or diffused light is sufficient

Fresh Air Exchange: Moderate to high — encourages proper cap development and prevents overlay

Characteristics

  • Sourced from Maine Cap n Stem, Loved by SFF

  • Deep brown cap pigmentation — distinctive market and plate appearance

  • Aggressive mycelium, fast colonization

  • Strong yields, reliable flushes

  • Florida heat performance documented

Ideal For

  • Gourmet mushroom growers

  • Farmers market and restaurant producers

  • Oyster mushroom collectors and breeders

  • Growers in warm or Southern climates

Chocolate Oyster is one of those strains that earns its place in the rotation — productive, good-looking, and built for growers who want results.

Let's Myceliate Tomorrow. 🍄