Growth Timeline
From inoculation to harvest - what to expect
Inoculation
Start your grow
Day 0
Colonization
10-28 days
Day 15
Pinning
12-23 days
Day 33
Harvest
Ready to pick!
Day 40
Distinctive Features
- Much paler coloration than P. ostreatus
- Lung-shaped cap
- More developed stem than other Pleurotus species
- Grows in shelf-like clusters
Appearance
Cap
Lung-shaped to semicircular, fan-shaped or oyster-shaped. Convex when young, flattening with maturity, margins may curl upward exposing gills.
Pale white
Cream
Stem
Lateral to eccentric (off-center), more developed than P. ostreatus
Spore Print
White to grayish to pale lilac
Nutritional Profile
Per 100g fresh weight
29 kcal
Calories
2g
Protein
2g
Fiber
4g
Carbs
Key Nutrients
Niacin (B3): 27.5% DV
Riboflavin (B2): 23.5% DV
Pantothenic Acid (B5): 22.5% DV
Copper: 23.5% DV
Folate: 8.5% DV
Potassium: 8% DV