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} .lykm-coll-h2 { font-size: 20px; margin: 36px 0 12px; } .lykm-coll-usps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .lykm-coll-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } .lykm-coll-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .lykm-coll-stat-num { font-size: 22px; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lykm-coll-root\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lykm-coll-lede\"\u003eA real golden oyster mushroom growing kit. Not a plastic bag with mist-me-every-hour instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lykm-coll-supp\"\u003eGolden oyster (Pleurotus citrinopileatus), also sold as yellow oyster, is the subtropical oyster species with the fastest cycle and the most photogenic color of any cultivated gourmet mushroom. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/smart-mushroom-grow-box\"\u003eLykyn Automated Mushroom Grow Box\u003c\/a\u003e is a full golden oyster growing kit that runs itself, sized to fit a 5lb fruiting block. See the complete \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/golden-oyster-growing-guide\"\u003egolden oyster growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e for the week-by-week timeline, or browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/oyster-mushroom-growing-kits\"\u003eoyster mushroom growing kits\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lykm-coll-pills\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"lykm-coll-pill\"\u003e85 to 92% RH automated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lykm-coll-pill\"\u003e4-hour FAE schedule\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lykm-coll-pill\"\u003eSpecies-tuned LEDs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lykm-coll-pill\"\u003eApp + over-the-air updates\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lykm-coll-stats\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lykm-coll-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lykm-coll-stat-num\"\u003e8\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lykm-coll-stat-lbl\"\u003eDays to first harvest\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lykm-coll-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lykm-coll-stat-num\"\u003e2.2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lykm-coll-stat-lbl\"\u003elb yield across all flushes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lykm-coll-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lykm-coll-stat-num\"\u003e68F\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lykm-coll-stat-lbl\"\u003eFruits down to\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lykm-coll-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lykm-coll-stat-num\"\u003e91%\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lykm-coll-stat-lbl\"\u003eFirst-flush success\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"lykm-coll-h2\"\u003eWhy grow golden oyster with Lykyn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lykm-coll-usps\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"lykm-coll-usp\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"lykm-coll-usp-num\"\u003e01\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFastest cycle of any oyster\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden oyster fruits in 8 to 11 days from cold-water soak. Pink oyster averages 10 to 14. Blue oyster averages 14 to 18. If you want the fastest visible feedback loop, golden is the species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"lykm-coll-usp\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"lykm-coll-usp-num\"\u003e02\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMost vivid color at maturity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanary-yellow caps hold for 24 to 48 hours after cluster formation. No other cultivated mushroom produces this color naturally. The most photogenic species on Lykyn shelves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"lykm-coll-usp\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"lykm-coll-usp-num\"\u003e03\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighest cluster count per block\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 5 to 6 lb golden oyster block produces 8 to 14 pin sites, each forming a cluster of 20 to 40 individual caps. Total cap count often exceeds 400 per block.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"lykm-coll-usp\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"lykm-coll-usp-num\"\u003e04\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMild chestnut flavor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooks describe golden oyster as sitting between shiitake and portobello but more delicate. Best cooked at high heat to develop brown edges without losing texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"lykm-coll-h2\"\u003eComplete golden oyster growing guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lykm-coll-cards\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"lykm-coll-card\" href=\"\/blogs\/news\/golden-oyster-growing-guide\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lykm-coll-card-eyebrow\"\u003eWeek by week\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"lykm-coll-card-title\"\u003eGolden Oyster Mushroom growing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lykm-coll-card-body\"\u003eComplete step-by-step guide. Cold-water soak, pinning, cap expansion, harvest window signals, and the mistakes that end first flushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"lykm-coll-card-cta\"\u003eRead the growing guide\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"lykm-coll-card\" href=\"\/collections\/pink-oyster-mushroom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lykm-coll-card-eyebrow\"\u003eWarm homes 65-80F\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"lykm-coll-card-title\"\u003ePink oyster mushroom\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lykm-coll-card-body\"\u003eSalmon-pink caps with bacon-adjacent flavor. Highest single-flush yield of the oyster family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"lykm-coll-card-cta\"\u003eSee the collection\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"lykm-coll-card\" href=\"\/collections\/blue-oyster-mushroom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lykm-coll-card-eyebrow\"\u003eCool homes 55-70F\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"lykm-coll-card-title\"\u003eBlue oyster mushroom\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lykm-coll-card-body\"\u003eDeep blue-gray caps, firm meaty texture. Higher CO2 tolerance and steadiest yield across three flushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"lykm-coll-card-cta\"\u003eSee the collection\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"lykm-coll-h2\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lykm-coll-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"lykm-coll-faqitem\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eAre yellow oyster and golden oyster mushrooms the same?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"lykm-coll-faqbody\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Yellow oyster, golden oyster, lemon oyster, and Pleurotus citrinopileatus are four names for the same species. Some suppliers use yellow for younger caps and golden for fully colored mature caps, but botanically they are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"lykm-coll-faqitem\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long does golden oyster take to grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"lykm-coll-faqbody\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom cold-water soak to first harvest, expect 8 to 11 days on a controlled chamber and 11 to 15 days on a passive bag kit. Golden oyster is the fastest common cultivated mushroom species for home growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"lykm-coll-faqitem\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy does my golden oyster look pale?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"lykm-coll-faqbody\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eTemperature. Golden oyster caps grown at 68 to 72F show the deepest yellow; caps grown at 78 to 82F still yellow but with a paler wash. Also, harvest timing matters: peak yellow is at day 7 to 8; caps left to day 9 or later fade toward cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"lykm-coll-faqitem\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs golden oyster mushroom edible?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"lykm-coll-faqbody\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Golden oyster is a common cultivated culinary mushroom, safe to eat when cooked. Mild chestnut flavor pairs well with eggs, cream sauces, and citrus finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lykm-coll-outro\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf this is your first golden oyster grow, pair the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/smart-mushroom-grow-box\"\u003eLykyn Automated Grow Box\u003c\/a\u003e with a 5 to 6 lb golden oyster fruiting block from a reputable supplier. Full weekly cadence and troubleshooting in the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/golden-oyster-growing-guide\"\u003egolden oyster growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e. Or browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/oyster-mushroom-growing-kits\"\u003eoyster mushroom growing kits\u003c\/a\u003e collection to compare species side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"smart-mushroom-grow-box","title":"Automated Mushroom Grow Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Lykyn Smart Mushroom Grow Box is an automated fruiting chamber that grows fresh culinary and medicinal mushrooms at home through a single smartphone app. It controls humidity, airflow, and lighting on a schedule tuned to each species. You drop in a colonized fruiting block, pick a preset, and watch your harvest come in over 7 to 14 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Lykyn mushroom grow box, 28 plus species presets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach preset is dialed in for a specific species, including Lion's Mane, Pink Oyster, Blue Oyster, Yellow Oyster, Shiitake, King Trumpet, Pioppino, Reishi, Chestnut, and Maitake. The presets are stored on the device so the chamber keeps growing if your Wi-Fi drops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for real home mushroom growing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApp-controlled climate\u003c\/strong\u003e: humidity targets from 85 to 95 percent, fresh-air exchange on a cycle, full-spectrum LED on a day-night rhythm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltrasonic mist, 2.8L tank\u003c\/strong\u003e: cool mist, no heat, safe for delicate pin stages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpore filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e: keeps airborne spores inside the chamber so your kitchen stays clean during fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB-C powered\u003c\/strong\u003e: plugs into the same outlets you already use, no special wiring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApartment-friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e: quiet, vibration-damped, footprint that fits on a counter or shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is inside your Lykyn mushroom grow box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmart chamber unit, ultrasonic humidifier with 2.8L tank, full-spectrum LED, intake and exhaust fans, spore filter, USB-C cable and adapter, and the Lykyn iOS and Android app. First-time setup takes about 10 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigned in California, recognized worldwide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLykyn won the 2025 AgriNext Award for Excellence in Agriculture and the 2025 Global Tech Award for Agricultural Technology. The hardware ships with a 1-year warranty, and our team in California answers support emails directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePick your mushroom grow box variant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose between the Single-Tier or the Double-Tier (two simultaneous fruiting blocks), in Bone White or Obsidian Black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Lykyn","offers":[{"title":"Single Layer \/ Bone White","offer_id":41876862337079,"sku":"LY1W01","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Layer \/ Obsidian Black","offer_id":41876862369847,"sku":"LY1B01","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double Layer \/ Bone White","offer_id":41881559957559,"sku":"LY2W01","price":389.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double Layer \/ Obsidian Black","offer_id":41881559924791,"sku":"LY2B01","price":389.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/2661\/2279\/files\/00_black-lykyn-03b.webp?v=1758744952"}],"url":"https:\/\/lykyn.com\/collections\/golden-oyster-mushroom.oembed","provider":"Lykyn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}