Pink Oyster (Pleurotus djamor) is one of the fastest and most heat-resilient gourmet mushrooms available. With bright pink caps, quick colonisation, and the ability to thrive in Sri Lanka’s warm and humid climate, this strain is perfect for cultivators looking to grow mushrooms year-round without cooling systems.
Each plate is grown under sterile lab conditions on nutrient-rich agar and checked for purity before dispatch. It provides clean, aggressive mycelium ready for use in grain spawn, master culture libraries, or small-scale production.
What You’ll Receive
- 1 × 100 mm sterile agar plate, fully colonised with Pleurotus djamor
- Strain ID and pour date clearly labeled
- Contaminant-free and freshly sealed
- Best viability within 4 weeks (refrigerate at 2–5 °C)
Recommended Growing Conditions
- Spawn run: 24–30 °C, 60–70% humidity, indirect light
- Fruiting: 20–30 °C, 85–95% humidity, high fresh-air exchange, 700–1,000 lux light
- Substrates: Paddy straw, banana stem, coconut coir, or sawdust with 5–10% bran
Why Choose Pink Oyster?
- Extremely fast colonisation—grain spawn often ready in 5–7 days
- Performs well in tropical heat—ideal for most Sri Lankan regions
- Vivid pink colour enhances product value in retail and restaurants
- Excellent yields using low-cost, readily available agricultural waste
Best For:
- Grain spawn expansion and low-tech grow bags
- Indoor or shaded outdoor setups with natural heat and humidity
- Hands-on mushroom training programs and farm demonstrations
- Research on fast-growing tropical fungi and antioxidant pigments
This culture offers Sri Lankan growers a fast, colourful, and cost-efficient solution for producing high-value mushrooms with minimal input. Whether you’re scaling up commercially or exploring home cultivation, Pink Oyster is one of the best strains to start with.
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