The influence of storage method on the growth of Pleurotus sp. spawn was tested. Three species of Pleurotus: P. ostreatus, P. precoce and P. djamor, were used in the experiment. The grain spawn was stored for a year under following conditions: liquid nitrogen, at the temperature of -28°C, at the temperature of 1-2°C and at the temperature of 2-4°C after previous drying. The storage method influenced the spawn growth of tested species. The spawn which was dried initially and then stored at the temperature of 2-4°C was characterized by the best vitality. Storage of Pleurotus spawn at the temperatures of -28°C and temperature of 1-2°C resulted in the spawn decay.