Growth Timeline
From inoculation to harvest - what to expect
Inoculation
Start your grow
Day 0
Colonization
17-35 days
Day 21
Pinning
2-7 days
Day 25
Harvest
Ready to pick!
Day 75
Distinctive Features
- Deep black to dark grey-brown caps
- Thick, meaty stems similar to king oyster morphology
- Requires 2-4 week post-colonization rest period before fruiting
- Entire mushroom (including stem) has tender, edible texture
- Morphology significantly influenced by light levels during fruiting
Appearance
Cap
Convex when young, becoming fan or oyster-shaped at maturity. Smaller than standard pearl oyster caps but larger than typical young king oyster caps. Margin inrolled when young, smooth and often somewhat lobed or wavy at maturity.
Deep black
Dark grey-brown
Grey
Stem
Longer, thicker stems compared to standard oyster varieties, more similar to king oyster morphology. Off-center, lateral attachment to substrate. Cream to light grey color, bruising slightly darker.
Spore Print
White to lilac-grey
Nutritional Profile
Per 100g fresh weight
35 kcal
Calories
3.15g
Protein
2.1g
Fiber
4g
Carbs
Key Nutrients
Niacin (B3): 30% DV
Riboflavin (B2): 24% DV
Pantothenic acid (B5): 23% DV
Folate (B9): 9% DV
Potassium: 10% DV
Copper: 25% DV