Scientific name: Pleurotus eryngii
Credits: Photo by Diego Delso, delso.photo, License CC-BY-SA
Other names: king trumpet mushroom, French horn mushroom, eryngi, king oyster mushroom, king brown mushroom, boletus of the steppes, trumpet royale, aliʻi oyster
Substrate Preference:
Best Substrates: Hardwood sawdust, supplemented straw, or a mix of sawdust and soybean hulls.
Growing Conditions: Black Pearl King Oyster mushrooms thrive at 18-24°C (64-75°F) with high humidity (~85%).
Cultivation Tips:
Incubation: Keep in a dark, warm environment for mycelium to colonize.
Fruiting: Expose to light and maintain a high humidity level to encourage fruiting. CO2 levels should be low to promote larger caps.
Harvesting: Pick the mushrooms before the cap becomes too broad to ensure optimal texture.