Spore Genetics Portobello Liquid Culture Syringe

The Spore Genetics Portobello Liquid Culture Syringe is a top choice for cultivating the mature and flavorful Agaricus bisporus, widely known as the Portobello mushroom. This mushroom is characterized by its large, flat caps, typically 4-6 inches in diameter, with a dark brown color and firm texture. Underneath the cap, the gills are also dark brown, and the thick white stem completes its robust appearance. Renowned for its rich, meaty flavor, Portobello mushrooms are often used as a meat substitute in a variety of 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 includes a high-output isolated sub-strain, optimized for maximum yield and reduced incubation time. Each purchase comes with a sterile, individually packaged hypodermic needle for easy substrate injection.

Portobello mushrooms thrive on a specialized substrate mix, including sterilized compost or manure (20%), sawdust, sand, and leaf litter. For those looking to experiment further, petri dishes with malt extract agar and dextrose agar, along with spawn options such as rye berries, millet, oats, and corn are great choices.

Ideal for beginners, Portobello mushrooms require a moderate temperature for growth, with an incubation temperature of 75°F - 85°F over 12-14 days, followed by fruiting at 65°F - 75°F with humidity levels of 85% - 93%. With a pinning time of 4-10 days and a total fruiting time of 12-18 days, Portobello mushrooms are known for their ease of cultivation. This species, which thrives in a compost/manure substrate, is perfect for those just starting in mushroom cultivation.