Cultivation Substrates
Oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus and other Pleurotus species)
Very aggressive. Will grow on almost any ligno-cellulosic material. Straw, corn cobs, sawdust, banana leaves, cotton seed hulls, newspaper, cardboard and even toilet paper rolls.
 Oyster Mushroom on shredded newspaper/cardboard |
 Oyster Mushroom on shredded newspaper and brown paper bags (in cardboard box) © Photo by Ron Spinosa |
 Oyster Mushroom on toilet paper roll © Photo by Ron Spinosa |
Nameko Mushroom on toilet paper roll © Photo by Ron Spinosa |
Shiitake, King Oyster, Lions Mane, Pioppinos
Hardwood sawdust, wood fuel pellets, oak logs
Experiment with Interesting Substrates!
 Wood fuel pellets © Photo by Ron Spinosa |
Aspen animal bedding — good for Nameko mushrooms © Photo by Ron Spinosa |
Oyster mushrooms on wood fuel pellets |
Pholiota nameko on aspen animal bedding |
Newspaper pellets kitty litter |
Corn cob based animal bedding |
