Available in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East

Specialty Mushroom Strains

The exotics market is growing fast. The genetics behind it start here.

Commercial spawn for specialty mushroom varieties across Europe and Africa. Whether you're adding an exotic division to an existing farm or sourcing spawn for nutraceutical ingredient production, find the right strain for your scale.

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Karabella mushroom

Karabella

Pleurotus ostreatus

Sporeless. Pearl gray. Developed in partnership with Wageningen University. High yield and excellent quality without the spore management headaches. A practical choice for operations where air quality matters.

AVAILABLE AS
Fresh
King Oyster

Pleurotus Ostreatus Hybrid · 3125

Pleurotus Ostreatus Hybrid

Carpophore grey-brown progressively dark, irregular margin and decentralized apex at the white stem, medium-giant size. Dark variety for winter periods (Oct to Dec), excellent adaptability to cold. Excellent and inimitable quality of the fruiting body.



AVAILABLE AS
Fresh
shiitake mushroom

Shiitake · 4500

Lentinula edodes

Year-round production for the fresh market. Dark chestnut brown caps with white stripes. High quality with good shelf life.

Available as
Fresh
Pioppino Mushroom

Pioppino · 5300

Agrocybe aegerita

Brown and velvety with a whitish foot. First flush ready in 34 to 40 days. Built for the fresh market.

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Fresh
3002

3002

Pleurotus ostreatus hybrid

September to March. Grey-brown with a big cap. Very productive with very good conservation. A reliable autumn and winter strain.
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Fresh
3004

3004

Pleurotus florida

April to September. White-grey to grey-brown. Heatproof and productive. The go-to strain for summer cultivation.
Available as
Fresh Preserved
3018

3018

Pleurotus sajor-caju

Summer. Hazel-grey, small cap. Fast to first flush. Well-suited to the fresh market during summer.
Available as
Fresh Preserved
3035

3035

Pleurotus ostreatus hybrid

Spring and Autumn. Caps from 7 to 20 cm. Productive with two flushes that come close together.
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Fresh
3051

3051

Pleurotus ostreatus hybrid

Thick, grey carpophore with a rounded margin and large cap size. Turns darker in cold periods with a slight blue reflection. Extremely productive across substrate types and cultivation regimes. Excellent shelf life. Carries all the advantages of HK35.

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Fresh
3900

3900

Pleurotus spp

Flat, fleshy carpophore. Light to dark grey with contrasting marks and a steadily raised margin. High rusticity and versatility across growing conditions. Best harvested at the immature stage for peak quality. Excellent shelf life.
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Fresh
4082

4082

Lentinus

Year-Round. Fleshy, nicely scaled caps with white dots and firm stems. Medium to large flat cap. High quality with good refrigeration shelf life. Suitable for all types of compost.
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Fresh

Growing Requirements

Specialty mushrooms grow differently. Know the differences before you start:

Most specialty varieties grow on wood-based substrates, straw, or sawdust rather than the manure-based compost used for white and brown button mushrooms. Substrate preparation, sterilization, and inoculation methods vary by species.

Specialty mushrooms typically require different temperature, humidity, and CO2 parameters than Agaricus. Lion's mane, oyster, and shiitake each have distinct fruiting triggers and grow room requirements.

For non-Agaricus production, Spawn Mate II SE is specifically formulated for specialty crops including oyster mushrooms. It provides a low-protein, simple carbohydrate base optimized for non-Agaricus needs.

Spawn Carriers

Carrier availability for specialty strains varies by species and region. Contact us for current options.

Millet

Available for specialty varieties. Traditional grain carrier. Good inoculation coverage.

Traditional Choice

Order Specialty Strains

Specialty strains available on demand. Contact us for availability, volume, and lead times.