{"product_id":"blue-oyster-first-harvest-grow-kit","title":"Blue Oyster First Harvest Complete Grow Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart with the species that gives new growers room to learn. Blue Oyster culture colonizes assertively, tolerates cooler household spaces, and produces generous clusters without demanding a highly specialized fruiting room.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for a confident first grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Oyster mycelium is known for speed and resilience. The prepared bag keeps the substrate sealed through colonization; once the block is fully established, humidity, light, and fresh air encourage fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung caps emerge in blue-gray tones and become softer silver as they expand. Cool conditions deepen the early color; adequate airflow keeps the cluster compact and well formed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUseful beyond the first flush\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest the entire cluster while the cap margins retain a gentle curl. After a rest period, a healthy block may produce another round. In the kitchen, Blue Oysters offer a mild savory flavor and enough structure for sautéing, roasting, or grilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEverything you need to get started\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA sterile, species-matched hardwood substrate bag with a self-healing injection port\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA 10 mL GroSpore live liquid culture syringe\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAn alcohol prep pad and sterile needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA breathable filter patch built into the grow bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnytime access to GroSpore's AI Grow Expert for cultivation questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will not need a pressure cooker, flow hood, or separate substrate. Work cleanly, follow the included timeline, and provide the temperature, humidity, and fresh air your chosen species prefers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Oyster (Pleurotus ostreatus var. columbinus)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExperience level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreferred fruiting range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55-65°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical fruiting window:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 10-14 days once fruiting conditions begin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild, savory, and firm enough for high heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural growth varies with room conditions and handling. This kit is intended only for cultivating legal gourmet and functional mushroom species. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GroSpore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52520899608807,"sku":"GS-KIT-BLUE","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0802\/3978\/8263\/files\/blue-oyster-grospore.png?v=1787721190","url":"https:\/\/grospore.com\/products\/blue-oyster-first-harvest-grow-kit","provider":"GroSpore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}