this post was submitted on 10 Jun 2025
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Update: The first photo was day 3 of growing. We harvested on day 4, and got 255 grams of tasty snack!

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[–] faythofdragons@piefed.social 49 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I thought a group of blue oysters was called a cult

[–] Zorque@lemmy.world 17 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Yeah, but those have more cowbell.

[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 4 points 1 week ago

And they don't fear the reaper.

[–] BeanGoblin@lemmy.blahaj.zone 21 points 1 week ago

Those look like ingredients for a mana potion.

[–] brandon@piefed.social 17 points 1 week ago (3 children)

Be careful with these kits, especially if there's any extra moisture or humidity in your home. I've heard some horror stories about the mushrooms starting to spread.

[–] marduk@lemmy.sdf.org 8 points 1 week ago

Always a good idea to harvest just before they begin drop their spores!

[–] Mothra@mander.xyz 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)
[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 5 points 1 week ago

Humid areas like bathrooms. Especially true for mushrooms that decompose wood.

[–] hallettj@leminal.space 3 points 1 week ago

Oh I see - thanks for the warning!

[–] Kaput@lemmy.world 8 points 1 week ago
[–] blackbeards_bounty@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Pretty! What will you do with them

[–] happybadger@hexbear.net 7 points 1 week ago

Pleurotus ostreatus is a fantastic culinary species. Sauteed for six minutes they're very similar to crispy pork.

[–] hallettj@leminal.space 5 points 1 week ago

Eat them, and grow another batch!

[–] Drusas@fedia.io 6 points 1 week ago

That's much more attractive than the ones I've used.

[–] emuspawn@orbiting.observer 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Extremely cool. Would you please share the kit?! I love the cork look.

[–] hallettj@leminal.space 3 points 1 week ago

The kit is from Mushbarn in Grass Valley, CA. We picked it up while we there for a visit. https://mushbarn.com/products/new-mushroom-grow-kit-blue-oyster

[–] magpie@mander.xyz 3 points 1 week ago

These look excellent, good job.

[–] henfredemars@infosec.pub 2 points 1 week ago

Absolutely beautiful. All in color, shape, and presentation.