Assumed audience
- Reading level: general adult.
- Background: basic biology helpful.
- Goal: understand the organism you will grow.
What they are
Oyster mushrooms are a group of edible fungi in the Pleurotus family. They grow on wood and break it down.
Why they are popular
- Fast growing.
- Tolerant of different substrates.
- Good flavor and texture.
Life cycle in one paragraph
Spores start mycelium. Mycelium spreads through a food source. When conditions are right, it forms clusters of mushrooms (fruiting bodies).