The genus of mushrooms "oyster mushroom" has many varieties, hybrids. All types of oyster mushrooms are united by one feature - lush, mycelium hanging from the habitat. The density and moisture content of the substrate affects the density of fruiting bodies, as well as the size of the hat (from 10 to 30 cm). Today, thanks to cultivation, it has become available to grow different types of oyster mushrooms at home.
Varieties of oyster mushrooms, descriptions of varieties
What do oyster mushrooms look like? The color of the oyster mushroom hat can be yellow, grayish, purple, white, even pink. All young mushrooms of this species predominantly have white juicy pulp, if it is young. Older instances have a stiffer, fibrous consistency. At home, they can grow and bear fruit year-round. The main thing at the same time is the competent maintenance of the necessary level of humidity, lighting, air temperature. Let's look at the most popular types of oyster mushrooms that are popular with home-mushroom pickers.
Oyster oyster mushroom
This is one of the most popular, valuable species, due to its excellent taste. The hat may be slightly purple or brown. This variety feels comfortable with home growing, and with a proper approach to business, it pleases with the crop all year round.
Clove-shaped oyster mushroom
It has a cone-shaped hat, so it bears such a name. In artificial conditions, it is grown on stumps, mainly elm trees. The color of the hat varies from light brown (sand) to dark brown. It has an elastic flesh, a pleasant, albeit slightly specific aroma.
Pink oyster mushroom
Pink oyster mushroom has another name - Pink Flamingo. This is a beautiful, fast-growing mushroom with wavy edges of a hat, delicate pink color. This variety is thermophilic, requires an individual temperature approach (from + 16 ° C to + 30 ° C at different stages). It begins to bear fruit 10 days after sowing the mycelium.
Lemon oyster mushroom
There is another name: ilmovik. The mushroom has a bright color in a conical shape. This variety is characterized by its unpretentiousness to growing conditions, it is grown both on a substrate and on stumps. It is characterized by a bunch of fruiting bodies, elegant elongated legs. The diameter of the cap varies from 5 to 10 cm.
Steppe oyster mushroom
Steppe oyster mushroom (yeringi) is also called Royal. This is the most delicious variety of oyster mushrooms, it has a fleshy dense pulp, a massive funnel-shaped leg. The mushroom cap (with a diameter of 5-10 cm) is modified. While the mushroom grows: at first it is convex, then it becomes flat, and by the time of harvesting it is already concave. This species is grown in special large jars or cans (photo below).
Oyster mushroom
Ordinary - the most popular variety, grown on stumps or on various substrates. Gives a harvest from the summer - until the frosts. Has a grayish-yellow or brown hat.
Florida oyster mushroom
This mushroom is light beige or grayish-white in color with a semicircular, slightly funnel-shaped cap (diameter 10-20 cm). Requires a higher temperature at the stages of cultivation and fruiting.
Pulmonary oyster mushroom
This species is eaten or processed only young, as the "old" ripe mushrooms are characterized by increased rigidity. The mushroom cap has a linguistic shape with slightly cracked edges, white or brownish-cream color. Fruits from spring to the first cold weather.
Oyster mushroom late
Mushroom with an exquisite, pronounced taste. It can be brown, gray or brown. Has an ear-shaped hat, which can reach large sizes (up to 25 cm in diameter), young mushrooms are darker in color, mature ones are lighter. It is grown on stumps or chocks (oak, poplar, aspen), as well as on substrates (straw, sunflower).
White elf
Very tasty diet variety. It has an elongated hard leg. The caps of this mushroom with slightly curly white edges. The surface of the cap may be scaly. It is grown both on chocks or stumps, and on substrate blocks too.
The above varieties of oyster mushrooms feel great when grown artificially. With proper care, bear fruit abundantly. It is also worth mentioning about hybrids, which are characterized by high productivity and unpretentiousness. The hybrids most preferred by mushroom pickers are: Dune NK-35, P-77, P-20, No. 420, No. 107.
Remember that unpacking bags with mycelium is necessary only with gloves. Material should be purchased from trusted sellers. The mycelium itself should be free of black or green spots.
All of the above types of oyster mushrooms are adapted for growing at home.