Dry mycelium of the mushroom "Floridian Oyster Mushroom"
Floridian Oyster Mushroom / Pleurotus ostreatus f. Florida — this edible mushroom contains vitamins comparable to milk and beef. Young mushrooms are edible and suitable for all types of preparation. It grows on stumps and tree trunks of various deciduous species.
It is found from June until the first autumn frosts, often in large groups, with stems fused into clusters. Cap: 10-20 cm, funnel-shaped, semicircular with a frilled, irregular edge. Gills: white, then yellow, descending down the stem, sparse, thick, near the stem with partitions. Flesh: white, soft, with a pleasant flour-like aroma. Stem: 2-5 cm long and 1-2 cm thick, central or eccentric, firm, tapering towards the base, white.
Cultivating Floridian Oyster Mushroom on a homestead plot: in a shaded area, on an area of 2.5-3 m2, dig down 30 cm, and fill with nutrient mix.
First layer: (spread on the bottom) fallen leaves, grass or tree bark (10 cm).
Second layer: forest compost or soil under trees (10 cm). Then evenly sprinkle dry mycelium previously mixed with 1 liter of dry soil.
Third layer: plant residues, like in the first layer, but 3 cm thick.
Fourth layer: garden soil (3-5 cm). After sowing, water using drip irrigation.
First mushrooms will appear after 1.5-2 months, then every 1-1.5 weeks. In indoor settings, cultivate using the same method, but plant in trays. The mycelium can live up to 5 years. Cultivation can be done any time of year.
