Spore Genetics Red Reishi Liquid Culture Syringe

The Spore Genetics Red Reishi Liquid Culture Syringe is an exceptional choice for cultivating the revered Ganoderma lucidum, commonly known as the Red Reishi mushroom. Also referred to as Lingzhi or the Ganoderma mushroom, Red Reishi is highly esteemed in traditional medicine for its potential health benefits, including immune support and longevity.

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 comes with a sterile, individually packaged hypodermic needle for easy substrate injection.

Red Reishi mushrooms thrive on a variety of substrates, including sterilized hardwood logs, supplemented sawdust blocks, pasteurized straw, and other cellulose products. For those looking to experiment with 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 choices.

Cultivating Red Reishi requires patience, as this species is known for its slow fruiting process. The ideal environmental conditions include a moderate temperature range, with an incubation temperature of 75°F - 80°F over 14-16 days, followed by fruiting at 65°F - 75°F with humidity levels of 85% - 93%. Pinning time typically takes 10-14 days, with the total fruiting period extending beyond 60 days. Due to the extended fruiting time and specific environmental needs, Red Reishi is best suited for growers with an intermediate level of experience and a solid understanding of mushroom cultivation.