Pulled from the Lowlands. Proven in the Lab.

Discovered in the Lowland region near Morristown, TN, by Ben Erickson of Man-O-War Innovations, this oyster mushroom strain has quietly earned its place among our reliable cultivars.

We call it the Ben Found Oyster — because sometimes all it takes is a sharp eye, a wild log, and a little bit of luck to uncover something worth growing.

This is a no-nonsense, clean-fruiting, solid performer with strong colonization, dependable yields, and beautiful oyster form.
A good mushroom from good stock — simple as that.

Why Choose Ben Found Oyster?

Field-Collected in Tennessee
Born of Appalachian lowlands and brought into cultivation through real-world bioprospecting.

Reliable Colonizer
Takes to grain and sawdust with no hesitation — fast, clean, and aggressive without being unmanageable.

Strong, Simple Fruiting
Well-shaped caps, solid texture, and consistent flushes — ideal for beginners or pros looking for a dependable oyster.

Regionally Adapted
Collected in a humid, temperate zone — this strain is comfortable in variable conditions and small system setups.

A Mushroom with a Name and a Story
Bioprospected by Ben Erickson, founder of Man-O-War Innovations — this is the kind of strain that rewards curiosity and careful work.

Choose Your Weapon:

🧪 Liquid Culture — The Shock Trooper

Fast colonization, high viability, and the clean consistency you’d expect from a freshly domesticated wild strain.

🧫 Culture Plate — The Mycelial Forge

Work directly from the wild lineage — active, spreading mycelium on nutrient-rich agar for growers who like a hands-on approach.

🧪🔬 Culture Slant — The Cryo-Chamber

Lock in the Ben Found lineage for the long haul. Slants are ideal for backup storage or long-term planning.

Found in the Field. Brought to Fruition.

Ben Found Oyster may not shout for attention — but it doesn’t have to.
It’s solid. It’s clean. It grows like a mushroom should.

Sometimes what you find is exactly what you need.