With the simple and easy to use growing kit, you'll be harvesting your first crop of tasty mushrooms in less than two weeks. Everything you need to grow multiple crops of fresh edible mushrooms is included along with complete instructions, a recipe card and a list of Do's and Don'ts for those of us that don't read instructions.
We encourage people to always ask questions if they are unsure about something to do with their grow kit. If you send us a picture of the kit along with any and all questions you have we will help to the best of our abilities.
Botanical Name: Pleurotus ostreatus
Other Common Name: Winter Oyster
Identification:
Snow oysters are one of the best edible mushrooms. The caps can be huge and can be found 9 inches across when mature, though 4 - 6 inches is more common. They have a super-dense, meaty texture.
Usage:
Snow oysters fare well in any kind of cooking. They can be simply seasoned and oven-roasted or grilled. When sauteed, they cook down quite a bit, but they also crisp and caramelize in an absolutely delightful way.
Nutritional Properties:
One cup of oyster mushrooms has approximately 65 calories, 10 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of fat, and about 5 grams of protein. They are high in several vitamins and minerals including potassium, magnesium, and folate.
Possible Health Benefits:
- may lower cholesterol
- promote heart health
- support better immune function
- improve metabolic health