Out of Stock
Blue Oyster Fruiting Block
Pleurotus columbinus • 5 lb
Washington State • Est. 2024
Hoplite Farm — Premium Mushroom Fruiting Blocks and Cultivation Supplies
Premium gourmet mushroom fruiting blocks and professional cultivation supplies, grown with artisanal precision in the heart of the Pacific Northwest.
Fruiting Blocks
Ready to fruit, straight from the lab.
Pink Oyster Fruiting Block
Pleurotus djamor • 5 lb
$28.00
Out of Stock
Lion's Mane Fruiting Block
Hericium erinaceus • 5 lb
Out of Stock
Chestnut Fruiting Block
Pholiota adiposa • 5 lb
The Library
Species we cultivate.
A taxonomic guide to the gourmet cultivars we grow at Hoplite Farm. Each entry covers identification, flavor, growing parameters, and culinary technique.
REF. HF-001
Lion's Mane
Hericium erinaceus
FlavorLump crab, sweet, buttery
DifficultyBeginner
REF. HF-004
Blue Oyster
Pleurotus columbinus
FlavorMild, velvety, savory
DifficultyNovice
REF. HF-006
Pink Oyster
Pleurotus djamor
FlavorSavory, meaty, faintly smoky
DifficultyBeginner
REF. HF-007
Chestnut
Pholiota adiposa
FlavorNutty, woody, snappy
DifficultyIntermediate
Recipes
From simple sautés to complex umami reductions, discover how to highlight the character of each harvest.
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Cultivation Guides
Disciplined methods for consistent yields. Master the environmental conditions required for professional growth.
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The Mycology Lab
An archive of technical data, strain history, and advanced sterile technique for the serious cultivator.
Enter LabWhy we ship close to home
A biological product deserves a short trip.
Living mycelium is sensitive to transit time, temperature swings, and rough handling. We currently ship to Washington, the Pacific Northwest, and the broader West Coast so every block arrives in fruiting condition — a quality decision, not a limitation.