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.