Oysters

'Grey' Oyster

Pleurotus ostreatus
WX001
Excellent yield

Our flagship strain, grown since 2021. Velvety brown-grey caps that deepen in colour at lower temperatures — named 'grey' for the appearance of the original cloned mushroom. The most prolific and robust mushroom in our collection.

WX001 has been our most consistent performer across dozens of bags. It colonises quickly, pins reliably, and produces dense, meaty flushes. With average conversion rates consistently above 30%, it's the benchmark we measure every other variety against.

Flavour
Mild umami, slightly earthy
Texture
Meaty, tender caps
Best for
Sauté, roast, stir-fry, braise
Temp
Best at 18–22°C; pins blue below 20°C
Source
Cloned from store-bought, BC, 2021
Top performerYear-roundCloned locallyBC-adapted