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Meaty and sweet, this mushroom is also known for its antiviral properties and cholesterol-lowering abilities. Optimum fruiting occurs when temperatures are between 50-80F, but it can produce as high as 95F. Outdoors it fruits well on oak, sweetgum, poplar, and many other hardwood species. Indoors we recommend fruiting this strain on pasteurized wheat straw and cotton hulls for incredible yields. This strain can grow year-round indoors and forms beautiful, thick clusters. The blue color quickly fades into a light steel-blue, grey color. 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However, because this is an oyster mushroom, it can grow on various substrates. This specific mushroom will always have a white spore print with gills running decurrent down the cap to the short, sometimes non-existent stem. The cap is either flat or convex, and these mushrooms grow in a shelf-stacked-like formation with open spreading caps that are smooth and open when mature. These particular mushrooms have a very mild flavor and can easily replace button mushrooms in any recipe. Pairing well with many dishes and flavors, you can use this to replace meat or as a great source of nutrition; however, if you undercook them, you may end up with a very soft texture. The best time to look for them will be spring and summer. 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