King Oyster Spore Print

Product Overview

The King Oyster Spore Print is a premium-quality spore print derived from the Pleurotus eryngii species, celebrated for its thick stems, delicate flavor, and culinary versatility. This spore print is perfect for microscopy enthusiasts, taxonomy research, and educational studies, offering a detailed look into this robust and widely admired mushroom.

Key Features:

• Sourced from healthy, mature King Oyster mushrooms.
• Carefully sterilized and preserved for purity and longevity.
• Perfect for microscopy, taxonomy research, and fungal education.

Instructions for Use

Microscopy & Research

1. Prepare the Microscope Slide:
2. • Carefully remove the spore print from its protective packaging.
   • Using a sterile scalpel or tool, scrape a small amount of spores onto a clean glass microscope slide.
2. Observation:
3. • Place a cover slip over the spores.
   • Use a microscope with 400x–1000x magnification to observe the spores’ unique elliptical shape and smooth texture.
   • Pleurotus eryngii spores are typically smooth and colorless to light gray under magnification.

Cultivation (For Educational Purposes Only)

1. Prepare a Sterile Work Environment:
2. • Work in a clean, sterile space to avoid contamination. Use a glove box or laminar flow hood for best results.
2. Spore Solution Creation:
3. • Mix spores with sterile water to create a spore syringe.
   • Use the syringe to inoculate sterilized agar plates or grains to begin the colonization process.
3. Colonization:
4. • Maintain a temperature of 68–75°F (20–24°C) for optimal mycelial growth.
   • Monitor for strong white mycelial growth spreading across the substrate.
4. Substrate Transfer:
5. • Transfer the colonized grains to a bulk substrate, such as hardwood sawdust supplemented with bran or straw.
   • Pasteurized substrates work best for robust fruiting.
5. Fruiting Conditions:
6. • Maintain high humidity (85–95%) and introduce indirect light.
   • Lower the temperature to 55–65°F (13–18°C) to trigger fruiting.
   • In 10–14 days, thick, meaty King Oyster mushrooms with signature large stems will begin to grow.

Care & Storage

• Storage: Store the spore print in a cool, dry, and dark place. Refrigeration (at 35–40°F / 2–4°C) will prolong spore viability for up to 2 years.
• Sterile Handling: Always use clean tools and sterile techniques when working with the spore print.

Warnings

• For Educational and Research Purposes Only: This spore print is intended for microscopy, taxonomy, and educational use.
• Legal Regulations: Ensure compliance with local laws regarding mushroom cultivation before conducting any experiments.
• Avoid Contamination: Maintain sterile conditions to ensure accurate results and prevent contamination.

Why Choose Our King Oyster Spore Print?

• Premium Quality: Sourced from healthy, mature Pleurotus eryngii mushrooms and handled with the utmost care.
• Educational Value: Excellent for studying fungal spores, their structure, and taxonomy.
• Unique Species: Explore one of the most robust and visually distinct mushrooms known for its thick, meaty stems.

About King Oyster Mushrooms

King Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus eryngii) are prized for their thick, cylindrical stems and mild, umami flavor, making them a favorite in culinary dishes. They are also highly regarded for their versatility, growing well on hardwood substrates in cool, humid conditions. This species provides an excellent opportunity for microscopy research and taxonomy studies, showcasing its unique spore characteristics.Product Overview

The King Oyster Spore Print is a premium-quality spore print derived from the Pleurotus eryngii species, celebrated for its thick stems, delicate flavor, and culinary versatility. This spore print is perfect for microscopy enthusiasts, taxonomy research, and educational studies, offering a detailed look into this robust and widely admired mushroom.

Key Features:

• Sourced from healthy, mature King Oyster mushrooms.
• Carefully sterilized and preserved for purity and longevity.
• Perfect for microscopy, taxonomy research, and fungal education.

Instructions for Use

Microscopy & Research

1. Prepare the Microscope Slide:
2. • Carefully remove the spore print from its protective packaging.
   • Using a sterile scalpel or tool, scrape a small amount of spores onto a clean glass microscope slide.
2. Observation:
3. • Place a cover slip over the spores.
   • Use a microscope with 400x–1000x magnification to observe the spores’ unique elliptical shape and smooth texture.
   • Pleurotus eryngii spores are typically smooth and colorless to light gray under magnification.

Cultivation (For Educational Purposes Only)

1. Prepare a Sterile Work Environment:
2. • Work in a clean, sterile space to avoid contamination. Use a glove box or laminar flow hood for best results.
2. Spore Solution Creation:
3. • Mix spores with sterile water to create a spore syringe.
   • Use the syringe to inoculate sterilized agar plates or grains to begin the colonization process.
3. Colonization:
4. • Maintain a temperature of 68–75°F (20–24°C) for optimal mycelial growth.
   • Monitor for strong white mycelial growth spreading across the substrate.
4. Substrate Transfer:
5. • Transfer the colonized grains to a bulk substrate, such as hardwood sawdust supplemented with bran or straw.
   • Pasteurized substrates work best for robust fruiting.
5. Fruiting Conditions:
6. • Maintain high humidity (85–95%) and introduce indirect light.
   • Lower the temperature to 55–65°F (13–18°C) to trigger fruiting.
   • In 10–14 days, thick, meaty King Oyster mushrooms with signature large stems will begin to grow.

Care & Storage

• Storage: Store the spore print in a cool, dry, and dark place. Refrigeration (at 35–40°F / 2–4°C) will prolong spore viability for up to 2 years.
• Sterile Handling: Always use clean tools and sterile techniques when working with the spore print.

Warnings

• For Educational and Research Purposes Only: This spore print is intended for microscopy, taxonomy, and educational use.
• Legal Regulations: Ensure compliance with local laws regarding mushroom cultivation before conducting any experiments.
• Avoid Contamination: Maintain sterile conditions to ensure accurate results and prevent contamination.

Why Choose Our King Oyster Spore Print?

• Premium Quality: Sourced from healthy, mature Pleurotus eryngii mushrooms and handled with the utmost care.
• Educational Value: Excellent for studying fungal spores, their structure, and taxonomy.
• Unique Species: Explore one of the most robust and visually distinct mushrooms known for its thick, meaty stems.

About King Oyster Mushrooms

King Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus eryngii) are prized for their thick, cylindrical stems and mild, umami flavor, making them a favorite in culinary dishes. They are also highly regarded for their versatility, growing well on hardwood substrates in cool, humid conditions. This species provides an excellent opportunity for microscopy research and taxonomy studies, showcasing its unique spore characteristics.