Princess Pearl Oyster Mushroom Grow Kit

Summary

The Princess Pearl Oyster Mushroom grow kit is a favourite for beginners as easy to grow and it produces big flushes

Developed by Germany during the First World War, this versatile and hardy mushroom is packed full of nutrients and makes a tasty addition to just about any dish. 

The Princess Pearl oyster mushroom grow kit takes a little longer to grow than some other mushroom grow kits, like the Sky Blue Oyster Mushroom. However, because of its reliability and ease of growing, it has become a firm favourite for mushroom growers in Europe and North America. It is especially popular with novices.

The Princess Pearl Oyster Mushroom Description and Taste

The Princess pearl mushroom grows in clusters with concave caps that reach 5 – 25cm in diameter. Under the creamy-white-grey caps are white fan-like gills with a short white stem.

This versatile mushroom has a mild and nutty taste, adding a rich, earthy flavour to all manner of dishes. It is quite a meaty mushroom with a chewy texture that can be eaten whole (caps and stems).

What are the uses of the Princess Pearl Mushroom?

The Princess pearl mushroom was developed to provide a nutritious meal and is used globally more and more each year to do exactly that.

Because of its meaty texture and ability to retain some shape when cooked, the Princess Pearl Mushroom is beloved by vegans and vegetarians who use this as a tasty meat substitute. 

The Princess Pearl Oyster Mushroom adds good flavour to any pasta, soup, or stew. Although it is edible raw, it is much better cooked. Pan-frying, oven baking, or sauteed will bring out the best of the Princess Pearl Mushroom.

Packed full of vitamins and minerals, the low-calorie, high-fibre Princess Pearl mushroom can be used in any cholesterol-reducing diet.

Nutritional Value From the Princess Pearl Oyster Mushroom Grow Kit

The Princess Pearl Mushroom is a great source of vitamins and minerals. It has high levels of calcium and potassium, and, as well as being full of iron and fibre, the Princess Pearl mushroom has high levels of niacin and riboflavin whilst low levels of sodium and fat,

Studies like that of Manzi et al. in 1999 show that the Princess Pearl mushroom has high levels of antioxidants. These can help boost the immune system.

How to Store Princess Pearl Mushrooms?

As with most pearl mushrooms, the princess pearl mushroom perishes fast and should be consumed within a couple of days. 

To store the Princess Pearl Mushrooms, it is recommended that they be cleaned with a wet towel or cloth and not rinsed or washed in water. Once clean, put the Princess Pearl mushrooms in a paper bag or towel and place them in the middle of the fridge to give them some air. On average, they will last 5 -7 days refrigerated.

You can freeze the Princess Pearl Oyster Mushroom by slicing it and placing it in an airtight bag or container. The mushrooms should then last 6 – 12 months.

Princess Pearl Mushrooms can be hydrated and then rehydrated by placing the container in a bowl of warm water.

Out in the Wild

This versatile and vigorous mushroom can be found growing wild in parts of Asia, North America, and Europe. Growing in large clusters, the princess pearl mushroom grows on wood, particularly loving hardwood to frow on. 

The big, bountiful harvests can be made in Autumn through to Winter. However, Princess Pearl Oyster Mushroom Grow Kits will fruit all year round.