Oyster Mushroom 'Snow White' - 2.2KG Ready To Fruit Block

Pristine white clusters that elevate presentation across every application. Snow White Oyster (Pleurotus ostreatus) is a white-pigmented strain of the classic Pearl Oyster — same species, same reliability, distinctly more striking on the plate. In a seafood risotto, a cream sauce, or a delicate Asian broth, Snow White adds brightness rather than the earthy grey of standard oysters, making it a preferred variety for presentation-focused chefs and premium box sales.

Yield and harvesting: 500–600g on first flush, with up to 4 harvests per block — matching the best yields in the oyster range. The tight fan-shaped clusters hold together well for harvest and handling. Harvest when caps are fully developed and edges are still flat — pre-curl is the peak harvest window. Snow White holds 5–7 days refrigerated when kept dry and undamaged.

In the kitchen: Clean, mild, delicately savoury flavour with the silky tender texture of oyster varieties. The white colouring makes it ideal for dishes where you want the mushroom seen rather than absorbed into a sauce — cream pasta, pale risotto, delicate egg dishes, and Asian preparations. It also photographs exceptionally well against dark plating.

Growing conditions: 15–21°C — cool-weather variety, performing best in autumn, winter, and spring across most of Australia. Fast to pin (5–10 days from initiation), generous in yield, reliable across all four harvests.

Express post and bulk ordering

We strongly recommend express post during summer months to minimise heat exposure in transit. Add the Express Post Addon 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.

Why choose Kai Kai Farm commercial blocks

We'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.

Storage and handling

If 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.

Perfect for

Small 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.