Tarragon Oyster mushroom strain (Pleurotus euosmus) - best quality, fresh, mushroom mycelium spawn

Tarragon Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus eunosmus) is a very rare oyster mushroom which is thought to be only found in Britain.

With a distinctive trumpet shaped cap, as it’s name suggests, it’s smell and taste resembles the herb tarragon making it probably the finest tasting oyster mushroom there is. 

According to Watling & Gregory the Tarragon Oyster mushroom is closely related to Pleurotus ostreatus and it is generally considered a form or variety of P. ostreatus, but differs in the strong smell of tarragon. 

Lab produced, Belgian made, top quality, fresh, mycelium strains on sterilized rye grain berries in special sealed mushroom bags.

Once the bag is opened, the spawn must be used and applied to the substrate immediately.

You will receive ready colonized rye grain spawn for inoculation on various fruiting substrates, of your choice.

Your spawn is prepared fresh after ordering to maximize on quality. For this reason it may take between 10 to 14 days to produce.

Ideally the product should be used immediately after delivery, but, keep it stored in the fridge at 4° Celsius for a maximum of two months and it will still be viable - Respect the expiry date on the package.

EDIBILITY

Stem is soft similar to Phoenix/Mediterranean oyster, not woody like a Florida oyster. Fries up beautifully. A light texture with a light hint of tarragon. Shelf life is 5-7 days. Caps are fragile and edges will crumble, use care when handling. The taste is excellent.

HOW MUCH SPAWN TO BUY

The weight of your mushroom spawn ordered determines its intended use, so:

300g - Used to inoculate a sterilized/pasteurized block of 1.5 Kg

500g - For larger sterilized/pasteurized substrate inoculations of up to 2.5 Kg.

BEST GROWING CONDITIONS FOR TARRAGON OYSTER

Substrate: Hardwood sawdust, Pine sawdust, Straw, cottonseed hulls, sugar cane, coffee and paper products

Colonization Temperature:  21-27C, 70-80F

Fruiting Temperatures:  21-32C, 70-90F

Humidity:  90-95%

GROWING AND SUBSTRATE

For maximum results it is best that this mushroom is grown indoor within a hydroponics grow room/tent, but a clean area or dark corner where there is a decent amount of humidity, air exchange and constant temperatures could also be used.

A humidifier would help to monitor humidity. Do not put in direct sunlight and watch out for gnats.