{"product_id":"oyster-mushroom-silver-shimeji-ready-to-fruit-block","title":"Oyster Mushroom 'Silver Shimeji' - 2.2KG Ready To Fruit Block","description":"\u003cp\u003eClean, elegant, and consistently productive. Silver Shimeji (\u003cem\u003ePleurotus ostreatus\u003c\/em\u003e) produces silvery-grey clusters with a mild, clean flavour profile that sits between the delicacy of Snow White and the depth of Blue Shimeji. For growers supplying restaurants or premium box subscriptions, Silver Shimeji's neutral but beautiful appearance makes it a versatile addition to any mixed harvest display — complementing bolder-coloured varieties without competing with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYield and harvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the most productive oyster varieties in the range, with strong performance across all four flushes. Bulk pricing is available from 10 blocks, making it particularly well-suited to commercial growers looking for a reliable high-yield cool-season variety. Harvest clusters when tightly formed and caps are flat; holds 5–7 days refrigerated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the kitchen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild, clean, subtly savoury — a mushroom that works in any context where it's meant to support rather than dominate a dish. Excellent in cream sauces, pasta, egg dishes, and light Asian preparations. The silver-grey colouring adds a sophisticated, natural tone to plate presentations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14–20°C — cool-weather variety, best in autumn through spring. Fast and forgiving, with strong flush performance across all four harvests.\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":51590087016759,"sku":"BL-OY-SS","price":24.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/2040\/0695\/files\/SilverShimejiOysterMushroomsFruiting.webp?v=1768714986","url":"https:\/\/kaikaifarm.au\/products\/oyster-mushroom-silver-shimeji-ready-to-fruit-block","provider":"Kai Kai Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}