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Strain library
A coffee-bean variety guide, but for mushrooms. Each strain entry documents growth conditions (temperature, humidity, substrate), flavor profile, recipe pairings, and the peer-reviewed cultivation literature behind the species.
Oyster (Pleurotus)
Blue Oyster (PoHu strain)
Pleurotus ostreatus var. columbinus — PoHu
Mild oyster character, faintly anise on the nose when raw, savory-sweet when sautéed. Holds up well in stir-fries; doesn't release excessive water like some pearl oyster strains.
- Difficulty
- 2/10
- Yield
- 1.5-3lb
- Days
- 10-16
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Oyster (Pleurotus)
Pink Oyster
Pleurotus djamor
Strong umami with a distinctly bacon/seafood-adjacent aroma. Sliced thin and pan-fried hot, develops a crisp edge that has earned this strain the 'mushroom bacon' nickname in vegan cooking circles.
- Difficulty
- 3/10
- Yield
- 1-2.5lb
- Days
- 7-12
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Oyster (Pleurotus)
Golden Oyster
Pleurotus citrinopileatus
Nutty, faintly fruity, milder than blue oyster. Excellent in cream-based dishes where the color and the gentle flavor both come through.
- Difficulty
- 3/10
- Yield
- 1-2lb
- Days
- 12-18
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