Liquid Fungi Mushroom Species Guide
Golden Oyster Mushroom Species Information
Scientific Name
Pleurotus citrinopileatus
Other Common Names
Yellow Oyster Mushroom, Tamogitake, iI'mak
Description
Pleurotus citrinopileatus, the yellow or golden oyster mushroom (tamogitake in Japanese), is an edible gilled fungus. Native to eastern Russia, northern China, and Japan, the golden oyster mushroom is very closely related to P. cornucopiae of Europe, with some authors considering them to be at the rank of subspecies. In far eastern Russia, they are called iI'mak, is one of the most popular wild edible mushrooms.
Substrate Type Used for Golden Oyster Mushrooms
Sterilized Hardwood Substrate :
Hardwood Logs, Supplemented Sawdust Blocks, Pasteurized Straw, Other Cellulose Products
Petri: Malt Extract Agar, Dextrose Agar
Spawn: Rye Berries, Millet, Oats, Corn
Ideal Environment Conditions For Golden Oyster Mushrooms
Incubation Temperature: 80-90° F
Incubation Time: 8-12 Days
Fruiting Temperature: 70-80° F
Fruiting Humidity: 85%-93%
Pinning Time: 4-10 Days
Total Fruiting Time: 14-18 Days
Special Considerations:
- Beginners Favorite
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