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Yellow Oyster
Pleurotus citrinopileatus
Beautiful golden clusters with a nutty, cashew-like flavor. Slightly more delicate than grey oysters.
Growing Timeline
Total time from inoculation to harvest: approximately 33 days
Growth Phases
1
Inoculation
Typically 1-1 days
Temp: 21-27°C
Humidity: 60-70%
Tasks
- Prepare substrate
- Inoculate with spawn
- Seal container
Tips
- Similar process to grey oyster
2
Colonization
Typically 12-18 days
Temp: 21-27°C
Humidity: 60-70%
Tasks
- Store in dark location
- Check for contamination daily
- Wait for full colonization
Tips
- Slightly slower than pink oyster
3
Fruiting
Typically 7-12 days
Temp: 18-24°C
Humidity: 85-95%
Tasks
- Cut X in bag or open container
- Mist 2-3x daily
- Provide good FAE
Tips
- More delicate caps - mist gently
- Yellow color brightens with light
4
Harvest
Typically 1-2 days
Temp: 18-24°C
Humidity: 85-95%
Tasks
- Harvest entire cluster
- Handle gently - fragile
Tips
- Caps crack if too dry at harvest
Common Issues
- Cracked caps (low humidity)
- Pale color (insufficient light)
Growing Tips
- Nutty cashew-like flavor
- Beautiful golden presentation
- Slightly more delicate than grey