{"product_id":"pleurotus-ostreatus-jcmgrey-grey-oyster-liquid-culture","title":"Pleurotus ostreatus - JCMGREY (Grey Oyster) Liquid Culture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10ml of Grey Oyster liquid culture, complete with a 16g prick \u0026amp; IPA wipe.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis CLASSIC Pleurotus strain is a winner, rarely conceding to bacterial blotch and often producing lovely fruits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBig yields and Big smiles!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eDon’t forget to add a bag of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jurassiccoastmushrooms.com\/products\/sterile-grain\" title=\"Sterile Grain\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSterile Grain\u003c\/a\u003e to get your grow underway!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur cultures are the perfect choice, to expand your own liquid mycelium or produce your own mushroom grain spawn, fruiting blocks and to ultimately, grow your own medicinal mushrooms! The 10ml syringe contains a premium culture, nurtured by us at Jurassic Coast Mushrooms, suspended in a broth rich in nutrients, to jump-start the growth of your mushrooms.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you'll receive -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x 10ml liquid culture syringe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x IPA wipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x 16g sterile prick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"454\" data-start=\"47\"\u003eOur Pleurotus liquid cultures are produced in-house under sterile laboratory conditions and selected for fast colonisation, vigorous growth and reliable fruiting performance. Commonly known as Oyster mushrooms, Pleurotus species are among the most versatile and widely cultivated gourmet fungi in the world, valued for their rapid growth, adaptability and impressive range of colours, textures and flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"832\" data-start=\"456\"\u003eThis collection includes a diverse range of species and strains, including native UK varieties alongside popular gourmet cultivars such as Pink, Blue, Grey, Pale, Tarragon and King Oyster mushrooms. Each liquid culture contains actively growing live mycelium suspended within a nutrient-rich solution, allowing for efficient inoculation of sterile grain, agar or liquid media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1164\" data-start=\"834\"\u003ePleurotus species are especially well suited to both beginner and experienced cultivators due to their aggressive mycelial growth and ability to thrive across a broad range of substrates. Most strains perform exceptionally well on hardwood sawdust, straw, supplemented pellets, paper-based substrates and agricultural by-products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1195\" data-start=\"1166\"\u003eColonisation \u0026amp; Incubation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1411\" data-start=\"1197\"\u003eFor best results, inoculate sterilised grain using sterile technique in a clean working environment. Oyster mushroom mycelium is typically fast growing and highly resilient compared with many other gourmet species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1467\" data-start=\"1413\"\u003eIdeal incubation temperatures generally range between:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1481\" data-start=\"1468\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1481\" data-start=\"1468\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1481\" data-start=\"1470\"\u003e20–26°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1516\" data-start=\"1483\"\u003eTypical grain colonisation times:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1587\" data-start=\"1517\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1587\" data-start=\"1517\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1532\" data-start=\"1519\"\u003e7–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on species, temperature and inoculation rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1771\" data-start=\"1589\"\u003eOnce fully colonised, grain spawn can be transferred to bulk substrate for secondary colonisation and fruiting. Most Pleurotus species colonise bulk substrates rapidly, often within:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1788\" data-start=\"1772\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1788\" data-start=\"1772\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1788\" data-start=\"1774\"\u003e10–21 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2090\" data-start=\"1790\"\u003eDifferent species within the Pleurotus genus may display unique growth characteristics. Some strains develop dense, cotton-like mycelium while others form rhizomorphic growth with strong linear branching. Colour intensity, fruiting shape and growth speed can also vary significantly between isolates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2115\" data-start=\"2092\"\u003eFruiting Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2152\" data-start=\"2117\"\u003ePleurotus species generally prefer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2273\" data-start=\"2153\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2184\" data-start=\"2153\"\u003eHigh humidity (\u003cstrong data-end=\"2183\" data-start=\"2170\"\u003e85–95% RH\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2216\" data-start=\"2185\"\u003eConsistent fresh air exchange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2242\" data-start=\"2217\"\u003eModerate indirect light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2273\" data-start=\"2243\"\u003eStable fruiting temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2347\" data-start=\"2275\"\u003eFruiting temperature preferences vary considerably depending on species:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2578\" data-start=\"2348\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2421\" data-start=\"2348\"\u003ePink Oyster varieties often prefer warmer conditions around \u003cstrong data-end=\"2421\" data-start=\"2410\"\u003e20–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2518\" data-start=\"2422\"\u003eBlue and Grey Oyster strains typically favour cooler fruiting temperatures between \u003cstrong data-end=\"2518\" data-start=\"2507\"\u003e10–20°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2578\" data-start=\"2519\"\u003eKing Oyster species often perform best around \u003cstrong data-end=\"2578\" data-start=\"2567\"\u003e15–21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2847\" data-start=\"2580\"\u003eProper fresh air exchange is particularly important during fruiting, as elevated CO₂ levels can lead to elongated stems and reduced cap development. Maintaining balanced airflow and humidity will encourage healthy cluster formation and well-developed fruiting bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3002\" data-start=\"2849\"\u003eMany Oyster species fruit aggressively once environmental conditions are suitable and can produce multiple flushes from a well-colonised substrate block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3026\" data-start=\"3004\"\u003eHandling \u0026amp; Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3218\" data-start=\"3028\"\u003eShake thoroughly before use to evenly distribute the live mycelium throughout the culture solution. Always use sterile needles and clean inoculation practices to minimise contamination risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3243\" data-start=\"3220\"\u003eFor short-term storage:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3356\" data-start=\"3244\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3275\" data-start=\"3244\"\u003eRefrigerate between \u003cstrong data-end=\"3275\" data-start=\"3266\"\u003e2–8°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3291\" data-start=\"3276\"\u003eDo not freeze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3356\" data-start=\"3292\"\u003eAllow the syringe to reach room temperature before inoculation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3460\" data-start=\"3358\"\u003eFor best viability and performance, liquid cultures are ideally used within several months of receipt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3492\" data-start=\"3462\"\u003eFor Research \u0026amp; Cultivation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3772\" data-start=\"3494\"\u003eOur Pleurotus liquid cultures are intended for mycological research, microscopy and cultivation purposes. Due to the wide diversity found within the Pleurotus genus, individual species and strains may vary in growth rate, morphology, fruiting behaviour and substrate preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"4016\" data-start=\"3774\"\u003eWhether you are expanding your culture collection, producing grain spawn or exploring gourmet mushroom cultivation at home or commercial scale, Pleurotus species remain some of the most rewarding and productive fungi available to cultivators.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jurassic Coast Mushrooms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56786652856652,"sku":"JCM-LC-GREYOYSTER-1","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/0215\/4572\/files\/Grey_oyster_liquid_culture.jpg?v=1782946961","url":"https:\/\/www.jurassiccoastmushrooms.com\/products\/pleurotus-ostreatus-jcmgrey-grey-oyster-liquid-culture","provider":"Jurassic Coast Mushrooms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}