Golden Oyster Mushroom Block Kit

Brighten up your kitchen with a burst of golden mushrooms! With this easy grow kit, you’ll be harvesting stunning clusters of Golden Oyster mushrooms in just a few short weeks. All it takes is a little water, some fresh air, and daily care you’ll be rewarded with one of the most colorful and flavorful mushrooms you can grow at home.

Why Golden Oysters?

Golden Oysters (Pleurotus citrinopileatus) are truly eye-catching. Their vibrant yellow gold caps form beautiful, layered clusters that look as if they’ve been painted by hand.

Beyond their looks, they offer a delicious, nutty, and slightly fruity flavor that intensifies when cooked. They sauté quickly, becoming tender yet slightly crisp around the edges—perfect for adding both color and taste to stir-fries, risottos, or grain bowls.

Golden Oysters also fruit rapidly, making them a fun choice for beginners who want results fast.

What’s Included:

1. A fully colonized Golden Oyster grow block, ready to fruit
2. Step-by-step beginner-friendly instructions
   

Timeline and Growth Cycle of Golden Oyster Mushrooms

1. Spore germination – begins at week 0.

2. Mycelium growth – develops quickly, usually in 1–2 weeks.

3. Primordia (pinhead) formation – typically appears by days 7–10.

4. Young fruiting bodies – clusters of bright yellow caps form by days 10–14.

5. Mature fruiting bodies – ready for harvest in as little as 14–18 days.

6. Spore release – occurs soon after full maturity; harvest before this for best flavor and shelf life.