Pearl Oyster
Beginner
Pleurotus ostreatus
Family: Pleurotaceae
About Pearl Oyster
The most widely cultivated Pleurotus worldwide and the best all-around beginner species. Demands the highest FAE of all oysters. Fruits at warmer temperatures than blue oyster.
Cultivation parameters
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