Spore Genetics Brown Beech Liquid Culture Syringe

The Spore Genetics Brown Beech Liquid Culture Syringe is an excellent choice for cultivating the delightful Hypsizygus tessellatus, commonly known as Brown Beech mushrooms. Also referred to as Bunapi or Shimeji, these small, firm mushrooms are prized for their crunchy texture and nutty, slightly sweet flavor. They grow in clusters, with brown caps and white stems, making them easily identifiable and a popular choice in various culinary dishes.

This syringe contains a live, isolated biological sample that has been meticulously nurtured, tested, and expanded at Spore Genetics to ensure it is 100% contaminate-free. The culture syringe features a high-output isolated sub-strain, optimized for maximum yield and reduced incubation time. Each purchase includes a sterile, individually packaged hypodermic needle for easy substrate injection.

Brown Beech mushrooms thrive on a variety of substrates, including sterilized hardwood logs, supplemented sawdust blocks, pasteurized straw, and other cellulose products. For those looking to explore different growth mediums, petri dishes with malt extract agar and dextrose agar, along with spawn options such as rye berries, millet, oats, and corn are great options.

This species requires cold temperatures for successful fruiting, with an incubation temperature of 70°F - 80°F over 12-14 days, followed by fruiting at 55°F - 65°F with humidity levels of 85% - 93%. The pinning time typically ranges from 4-10 days, with a total fruiting time of 14-18 days. Due to its specific environmental needs and cold fruiting requirements, Brown Beech mushrooms are a rewarding challenge for cultivators looking to grow these flavorful and visually appealing fungi.