Pink Oyster Mushroom Spawn

Pink Oyster Mushroom Spawn – 5 lb Bag

Pink Oyster (Pleurotus djamor) is one of the most eye-catching mushrooms you can grow. With vibrant pink clusters, a meaty texture, and a flavour often compared to bacon or ham when cooked, this tropical species is a guaranteed conversation starter at farmers markets and in restaurant kitchens. It is also one of the fastest colonizing species available, making it a favourite among growers who want quick turnarounds.

Why Growers Choose Pink Oyster

• Stunning visual appeal – Bright pink clusters stand out at market and command premium prices from curious customers.
• Extremely fast colonization – Among the fastest grain spawn species to colonize substrate, reducing time from inoculation to harvest.
• Warm-weather producer – Thrives in summer heat when cold-loving species slow down, filling a seasonal gap in your production calendar.
• Unique flavour profile – Meaty, savoury taste appeals to chefs and home cooks looking for something different.

What You Get

Each 5 lb bag contains fully colonized organic millet grain spawn produced in-house at our CFIA-licensed facility in Brantford, Ontario. All genetics are lab-tested for purity and vigour before production. Because Pink Oyster spawn has a shorter shelf life than temperate species, we produce in small batches to ensure freshness.

How to Use

Mix spawn into pasteurized straw or supplemented hardwood sawdust at a 10–15% rate. Pink Oyster colonizes aggressively, so you can often see full colonization in under two weeks at warm temperatures. Pack inoculated substrate into grow bags or buckets and maintain 24–27°C during colonization. Introduce fruiting conditions once the substrate is fully white. Note that Pink Oyster is cold-sensitive and should not be refrigerated.

Growing Conditions

• Fruiting temperature: 18–30°C (64–86°F)
• Humidity: 85–95% RH during fruiting
• Light: Indirect ambient or 12-hour lighting cycle
• Fresh air: Moderate to high air exchange
• Substrates: Pasteurized straw, hardwood sawdust

Balance your seasonal production with cold-weather species like our Blue Oyster Mushroom Spawn. Need to start cultures from scratch? Check out our pre-made agar plates.