{"product_id":"oyster-mushroom-italian-ready-to-fruit-block","title":"Oyster Mushroom 'Italian'- 2.2KG Ready To Fruit Block","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe most heat-tolerant oyster block in the range. Italian Oyster (\u003cem\u003ePleurotus pulmonarius\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as Phoenix Oyster, fruits successfully at temperatures up to 27°C — making it the oyster variety of choice when ambient conditions push beyond what Pearl or Snow White can comfortably handle. It's the reliable option for growers in subtropical Queensland who want consistent oyster production running year-round without climate control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYield and harvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500–600g on first flush, with up to 4 harvests per block. Produces cream to pale brown fan-shaped clusters with a firm, clean texture that holds well post-harvest. Harvest when caps are fully formed and edges are still flat — before any upward curling begins. The firmer structure gives slightly better shelf life than more delicate varieties: 5–7 days refrigerated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the kitchen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild, clean flavour with silky, tender texture — the workhorse of the oyster range. Versatile across stir-fry, pasta, and BBQ applications, with enough flavour to hold its own and enough subtlety to complement without overpowering. The firmer texture compared to Pearl Oyster means it handles higher heat and longer cooking without losing structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–27°C — the widest comfortable fruiting range of any oyster variety in the range. Reliable year-round for most of Queensland and northern Australia. Fast to pin, 5–10 days from initiation under optimal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExpress post and bulk ordering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe strongly recommend express post during summer months to minimise heat exposure in transit. Add the \u003cstrong\u003eExpress Post Addon\u003c\/strong\u003e to your order with a quantity matching your block count. Orders of 4 or more blocks of an individual variety are made to order and may take up to 2 weeks (3 weeks for Pioppino and Reishi). We'll confirm your estimated shipping date once the order is placed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Kai Kai Farm commercial blocks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're not resellers — we're growers. Every block is prepared, sterilised, and colonised right here at Kai Kai Farm on Tamborine Mountain, using methods refined through years of commercial gourmet and medicinal mushroom production. Consistent performance batch-to-batch, verified contamination-free cultures, and full transparency from substrate to shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage and handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you can't fruit immediately, store in a cool, dark place under 18°C for up to 2 weeks. Handle gently — the mycelium is alive and ready to fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall commercial farms and start-ups. Market gardeners and farm-to-table producers. Home growers scaling up. Restaurants and chefs looking to harvest unique produce on-site. Workshops and educational demonstrations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kai Kai Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51590077251895,"sku":"BL-OY-IT","price":24.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/2040\/0695\/files\/PhoenixOysterMushroomBlockFruiting.webp?v=1768714607","url":"https:\/\/kaikaifarm.au\/products\/oyster-mushroom-italian-ready-to-fruit-block","provider":"Kai Kai Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}