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Help for the worlds worst mushroom grower

 
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I had some success from 2015-2017 growing shiitakes. I guess the squirrels loved them too because they ate all the logs. Last year I started some wine caps and got nothing. I started wine caps again this year and pulled out all the stops. Nothing. Went to a lot of trouble to start lions mane too. The logs are growing false Turkey tail instead. Yesterday I went to my building and noticed what appears to be oyster mushrooms growing out the side. I’ve never seen this mushroom before and certainly didn’t attempt it.
Can anyone give thoughts on what kind it is? If it is an oyster how would I go about getting onto a proper growing medium?
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oyster mushrooms growing out the side
oyster mushrooms growing out the side
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oyster mushrooms growing out the side
oyster mushrooms growing out the side
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oyster mushrooms growing out the side
oyster mushrooms growing out the side
 
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Oh yeah?  My mushroom media had mold growing from it, and then toxic mushrooms used my mushrooms as media.  I win!

Just kidding but I feel your pain.  I'm also in NC if that helps.
 
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I guess it’s not just me then. Maybe the whole darn state! I really don’t understand what happened this year. I took my time and did everything right. False turkey tails aren’t the end of the world but I feel like I wasted time and money. I’m hoping to get a positive identification so I can culture them and fail once again. 😂 🍄
 
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sadly I know where you are coming from.

My indoor oyster mushrooms did well!  Only one flush but they were tasty.
 
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I’m a little jealous you got one flush. 😂
 
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