Pink Oyster Mushroom Grow Kit. Harvest in 5-10 Days

• 5 lb fully colonized Pleurotus djamor block, ready to fruit on day one.
• First harvest in 5 to 10 days, the fastest fruiting oyster species you can grow.
• Up to 3 lb of fresh pink oysters across 2 to 3 flushes from one block.
• Bacon-flavored seared dry then finished in butter, a 1:1 swap on BLTs and tacos.
• Fruiting guarantee, if your block does not pin we send a free replacement.
• Drops into the Lykyn Smart Grow Chamber Pink Oyster preset for hands-off humidity.
• Refrigerate the unopened bag up to 14 days if you want to pick your start date.

Open the box, cut an X in the bag, and watch coral-pink clusters push through in about five days. This pink oyster mushroom grow kit is a 5 lb fully colonized fruiting block of Pleurotus djamor, ready to fruit the moment it arrives. No inoculation. No incubation. Just the tropical species home growers love for its speed, sea-breeze aroma, and bacon-sweet flavor when seared in a hot pan.

Fruiting guaranteed, or we replace your block.

This 5 lb block delivers about 1 lb of fresh pink oysters per flush, 2 to 3 flushes per block, for up to 3 lb of fresh mushrooms total. First pins arrive in 3 to 5 days, first harvest in 5 to 10 days at 75 to 86°F and 85 to 92% RH. The block drops straight into the Lykyn Smart Grow Chamber, where the Pink Oyster preset locks humidity, airflow, and lighting on its own. Prefer the manual route? Cut an X, mist 2 to 3 times daily, and the same block fruits on a kitchen counter with bright indirect light. Supplemented hardwood sawdust substrate tuned for dense, full coral-pink flushes. Beginner-friendly start, returning-grower yield.

Ships fresh from Lykyn the next business day, US delivery in 3 to 7 days, EU in 10 to 20 days. Backed by the Lykyn fruiting guarantee, a 30-day return window, and free returns. Over 1,000 home growers have started here. Add the kit to your cart and harvest coral-pink clusters in under two weeks, or pair it with the Lykyn Smart Grow Chamber for hands-off humidity.

Pre-sale clarity

• ⚠ Heat-loving species. Pink oyster thrives at 75 to 86°F. Below 70°F it slows sharply. Pair with a seedling heat mat in winter. The chamber does not actively heat the room.
• ⚠ Short post-harvest shelf life. Fresh pink oysters keep 4 to 6 days in a paper bag in the fridge. Cook within 3 days for best texture.
• ⚠ Do not refrigerate the unopened block. The mycelium is alive and tropical. Start the grow within a few days of arrival, or hold up to 14 days in the fridge if you need to pick a start date.
• ⚠ Fuzzy white or pink growth is healthy mycelium, not mold. Greens and blues are the only colors to worry about. Photograph and email info@lykyn.com if you see either.

What you get in this 5 lb pink oyster mushroom fruiting block

• Fully colonized 5 lb fruiting block of Pleurotus djamor, ready to fruit on arrival.
• Supplemented hardwood sawdust substrate tuned for dense, full coral-pink flushes.
• About 1 lb of fresh mushrooms per flush, 2 to 3 flushes per block. Up to 3 lb total fresh weight.
• First pins in 3 to 5 days, first harvest in 5 to 10 days at 75 to 86°F and 85 to 92% RH.
• Drop-in fit for the Lykyn Smart Grow Chamber Pink Oyster preset.
• Fruiting guarantee. If your block does not pin within 14 days at the right temperature, we replace it free.

How to grow pink oyster mushrooms at home, step by step

1. Place the block. Set the bag inside the Lykyn Smart Grow Chamber with room around it for airflow, or use any humidity setup that holds 85 to 92% RH.
2. Cut an X. Sterilize a knife, let it cool, then cut a small X on one face of the bag where you want clusters to form.
3. Select Pink Oyster in the Lykyn app. The chamber locks humidity, airflow, and lighting to the right values automatically. Without a chamber, mist the block 2 to 3 times daily and keep indirect light on for 8 to 12 hours.
4. Harvest in 5 to 10 days. Pick when caps open fully and edges start to curl upward. Twist the cluster off cleanly at the base.
5. Re-flush. Scrape leftover material from the surface, cold-soak the block for 12 to 24 hours, drain, and return it to the chamber for the next cycle.

How the grow actually feels

Pink oyster is the fastest, most expressive species in the Lykyn lineup. Pins arrive bright magenta. They lighten to coral as the caps open. You harvest when the edges of the caps start to curl up. Seared dry-pan first, then finished in butter, the flavor lands somewhere between bacon and a soft sea bream. Three pounds of fresh pink oysters at the farmers market runs $50 to $70. This kit delivers that for $29.95, plus the experience of growing it yourself. It is the species new growers fall in love with, and the one returning growers reorder most often because the turnaround is so quick.

Full specs at a glance

Frequently asked questions about the pink oyster mushroom grow kit

How do you grow pink oyster mushrooms?

Place the colonized block in a humid environment between 75 and 86°F with 85 to 92% RH. Cut an X in the bag, give the block indirect light and fresh air, and pin formation begins in 3 to 5 days. With the Lykyn Smart Grow Chamber, the Pink Oyster preset runs humidity, airflow, and lighting for you. Without a chamber, mist the block 2 to 3 times daily.

What do pink oyster mushrooms taste like?

Mild, smoky, and savory. Seared dry first then finished in fat, they crisp up like bacon ribbons with a soft seafood undertone. Many home cooks use them as a plant-based bacon swap on burgers and BLTs. Do not eat them raw, they are best fully cooked.

How long does it take to grow pink oyster mushrooms?

From the day you cut the bag, expect pins in 3 to 5 days and a first harvest in 5 to 10 days. After harvesting, cold-soak the block for 12 to 24 hours and the next flush usually follows in 7 to 14 days. Most kits deliver 2 to 3 total flushes.

How many flushes can you get from a pink oyster grow kit?

Plan on 2 to 3 flushes per block, about 1 lb of fresh mushrooms per flush, for up to 3 lb of fresh pink oysters before the nutrients are spent. Cold-soaking the block between flushes is the single biggest yield factor.

Why is my pink oyster kit not fruiting?

Usually one of three things. Room temperature under 75°F. Humidity sliding under 80% RH because of dry indoor air. Or the bag never got cut. Warm the room, add humidity, and confirm the X cut is open. Pink oyster is forgiving once those three are in place. If your block still does not pin within 14 days, send us a photo at info@lykyn.com and we will replace it free.

Can I store the kit before I start?

You can hold the unopened bag in the fridge for up to 14 days if you need to pick a start date. Let it warm to room temperature before cutting the X. For best yield, set up the block within a week of delivery.

Ready to start your first flush? Add the kit to your cart with the Lykyn fruiting guarantee. If your block does not pin in 14 days, we replace it free. Coral-pink clusters in under two weeks, or your next block is on us.