King Blue Mushroom Grow-Kit

King Blue/Pleurotus oeatus

Easy Cultivation:

• King Blue mushrooms offer a straightforward and fulfilling home-growing experience, especially for beginners.
• All you need is a little patience (typically two weeks for full growth) and your grow kit along with a spray bottle.
• Maintain suitable humidity levels by spraying 2-3 times daily, and ensure the substrate remains moist. Beyond that, these mushrooms require minimal care.

When and Where to Grow:

• King Blue mushrooms thrive indoors or outdoors throughout the year. For those in colder climates, indoor cultivation is recommended for easier temperature and humidity control.
• Outdoors, find a shady area with good airflow. Indoors, any room with 12 hours of indirect light per day will be suitable.
• Yield:
• Expect 2-3 flushes of mushrooms from each mushroom block.

Shelf Life:

• With proper storage conditions, King Blue mushrooms can last approximately one week in the refrigerator.

Health Benefits:

• King Blue mushrooms offer various health benefits:
• Immune System Support: They contain beta-glucans, which help regulate the immune system.
• Cognitive Enhancement: Rich in ergothioneine, an amino acid with potent antioxidant properties.
• Digestive Health: Their antioxidants may protect against stomach ulcers and inflammation.

Taste:

• Their taste can be described as a subtle anise flavor, with a mild earthy note, making them versatile for various dishes.
• They are ideal for stir-fries, soups, pasta, or simply grilled as a side dish.

Preferred Environment:

• King Blue mushrooms thrive in cool, indirectly lit spaces with good airflow, such as a basement, garage, or kitchen counter.

Harvesting:

• The optimal moment to harvest King Blue mushrooms is when the edges of the caps on the largest mushrooms in the cluster begin to unfurl and flatten out.

Storage Tips:

• Keep them in a cool, dark place in a paper bag, and store until ready to cook. They can also be dried or frozen for longer preservation.