Mushroom Network Countertop Fruiting Chamber Kit - Terracotta Base, Brown Oyster

Description

The Mushroom Network Countertop Fruiting Chamber Kit - Terracotta Base, Brown Oyster is a kit consisting of a mushroom grow stick, terracotta base. A great kit that is both a functional and attractive piece of home decor.

The Brown Oyster mushroom is a mushroom native to Australia and New Zealand. While they are very similar to the common Grey Oyster mushroom, they are in fact a distinct species on their own. This species tends to have a larger and more tender stem than other oysters, meaning you can use the whole mushroom in your cooking!

These mushrooms are just as versatile as their cousins and are great in many dishes. They are not quite as sweet as other oyster mushrooms, which makes them a great meat substitute! An advantage of this mushroom is that with their thicker and softer stems, you can use the whole thing in your dish, maximizing the quantity of your harvest.

Terracotta Base is a ready-to-fruit mushroom grow stick rests on the central pillar of the unglazed base so that it doesn't touch the soaked perlite which sits securely in the surrounding moat. This positioning prevents contamination and maximizes the space available for fruiting. The perlite and the absorbent, unglazed ceramic allow for a slower evaporation rate between daily misting. All these factors contribute to maintaining an ideal environment for mushrooms to thrive with minimal care.


Kit Instructions:


Step 1: Soak the 50g of perlite with 150ml tap water. After about 10 minutes, drain off any excess water.

Step 2: Fill the outer ring of the ceramic base with the soaked perlite. Leave the inner circle empty as this where your grow stick will stand.

Step 3: Hang the macram from the desired place in your home using the wooden circle at the top as an anchor. Avoid direct sunlight and strong breezes.

Step 4: Place the ceramic base inside the macram making sure the knots are evenly spaced and the base is level.

Step 5: Place the grow stick on the ceramic stand as demonstrated in the picture. Remember to position it so that the place where the fruits will come out is closest to the perlite.

Step 6: Before you make slits in the plastic to initiate fruiting, refer to the instructions for how to best fruit your specific variety of mushrooms!


Brown Oyster Harvesting Instructions:


As with other oyster mushrooms, you will want to harvest your Brown Oyster mushrooms before they drop their spores, so this would be before the edge of the cap flattens out and becomes wavy. They have a short shelf life and should be consumed soon after harvesting.

-Brown oysters should be harvested all at once in their clusters.
-Wash your hands with soap and water before harvesting
-Lightly grip the base of the cluster and with a twisting and pulling motion carefully separate the mushrooms from the substrate of the grow stick.
-Try not to take too much substrate off of the grow stick.
-Tape up your hole with some clear packaging tape as neatly as possible, with as little chance for air to enter the gaps.

Features

Terracotta Base

• Easy fruiting
• Attractive stand
• Unglazed base
• Ceramic stand designed to provide adequate moisture

Brown Oyster

• Easy to use and harvest
• Thicker and softer stem
• Meat substitute
• Mushroom is versatile

Specifications

Package Content

• 1 x Terracotta Base
• 1 x grow stick, Brown Oyster
• 1 x 50g Bag of Perlite