Mushroom Network Macrame Fruiting Chamber Kit - Earthy Green, Terracotta Base, Brown Oyster

Description

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

The Brown Oyster 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.

The Terracotta base with earthly green macrame mushroom fruiting chamber makes for a piece of home decor that is both attractive and functional. It's a great way to accentuate the beauty of mushrooms grown from ready-to-fruit grow sticks. It also allows the grower to place them in a spot that is best suited to a successful yield. Recycled t-shirt yarn is used for the macrame, which is designed to stabilize the grow stick while also providing enough space for the mushrooms to grow. The unglazed ceramic base that sits inside the macrame has been specially designed to maintain a humid environment with minimal effort.

A ready-to-fruit grow stick rests on the circular pillar in the centre of the base so that it doesn't touch the soaked perlite surrounding it. This prevents contamination, maximizes the space available for fruiting and contributes to the slow evaporation rate between misting which helps maintain an adequately humid environment for successful fruiting. The versatile ceramic base can also stand alone on a countertop if desired.


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 with Earthy Green Macrame

• Easy fruiting
• Attractive stand
• Unglazed base
• Ceramic stand designed to provide adequate moisture
• Attractive and functional macramé
• Maintains a humid environment
• Slow evaporation
• Practical and easy to use

Brown Oyster Stick

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

Specifications

Package Content

• 1 x Terracotta base
• 1 x Earthy green macrame
• 1 x Brown Oyster grow stick
• 1 x 50g Bag of Perlite