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Shiitake 3782 10cc Liquid Culture Syringe

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    Shiitake 3782 Liquid Culture Syringe | High-Quality Lentinula edodes Culture

    Shiitake 3782 Liquid Culture Syringe

    Native to East Asia, Shiitake mushrooms grow in groups on the decaying wood of deciduous trees such as shii, chestnut, oak, maple, beech, sweetgum, poplar, hornbeam, ironwood, mulberry, and chinquapin. Their natural distribution includes warm and moist climates.

    Perfect for Intermediate Growers

    High-Quality Isolated Culture

    Lentinula edodes

    Shiitake mushrooms have many uses in the cuisines of East Asia. In Japan, they are served in miso soup, used as the basis for a kind of vegetarian dashi, and as an ingredient in many steamed and simmered dishes. In Chinese cuisine, they are often sautéed in vegetarian dishes such as Buddha's delight. Shiitake mushrooms feature a nutty, umami flavor and pair well with a variety of dishes. They can be easily cultivated at home both indoors and outdoors, making them a beautiful addition to your mushroom library.

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    Shiitake 3782 Liquid Culture Syringe | High-Quality Lentinula edodes Culture

    Spore Genetics Shiitake 3782 Liquid Culture Syringe

    The Spore Genetics Shiitake 3782 Liquid Culture Syringe is a premium choice for cultivating the beloved Lentinula edodes, known for its rich, savory flavor and numerous health benefits. Shiitake mushrooms are easily recognizable by their umbrella-shaped caps, which vary from light to dark brown, often featuring a distinctive cracked or scaly surface. The gills beneath the cap are typically white or cream-colored, while the stipe (stem) is tough and fibrous.

    This syringe contains a live, isolated biological sample, 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.

    Shiitake mushrooms thrive on various substrates, including sterilized hardwood logs, supplemented sawdust blocks, pasteurized straw, and other cellulose products. Additionally petri dishes with malt extract agar and dextrose agar, along with spawn options such as rye berries, millet, oats, and corn are great choices.

    For optimal growth, Shiitake mushrooms require cold temperatures, with an incubation temperature of 70°F - 80°F for 12-14 days, followed by fruiting at 55°F - 65°F with humidity levels of 85% - 93%. This species is known for its slow fruiting process and requires pre-fruit soaking, where the substrate is submerged in clean, room-temperature water between incubation and fruiting stages to maximize yield. Due to its intermediate level of difficulty, this species is best suited for cultivators with some experience and a solid understanding of mushroom cultivation. With a pinning time of 4-10 days and a total fruiting time of 14-18 days, the Shiitake 3782 mushroom is a rewarding choice for those up to the challenge.

      Shiitake liquid culture refers to a method of growing shiitake mushrooms using a liquid-based medium to propagate the mushroom mycelium, which is the vegetative part of the fungus. This technique is often used by commercial growers and hobbyists to produce large quantities of shiitake mushrooms.

      To create a shiitake liquid culture, spores or mycelium are added to a nutrient-rich liquid medium, typically consisting of a mixture of water, sugars, and various growth-promoting compounds. The mixture is then incubated in a sterile environment to allow the mycelium to grow and spread throughout the liquid.

      Once the mycelium has fully colonized the liquid culture, it can be used to inoculate a variety of substrates, such as sawdust, wood chips, or straw, to grow shiitake mushrooms. This process is known as spawn production and is an essential step in the cultivation of shiitake mushrooms.

      Using a shiitake liquid culture allows for faster and more efficient production of shiitake mushrooms compared to traditional methods of spawn production. It also enables growers to maintain a consistent strain of shiitake mushrooms, which can lead to higher yields and better quality mushrooms.

      • One (1) 10cc BD Luer-Lock Syringe filled with Liquid Culture
      • One (1) Sterile 16 Gauge Needle
      • One (1) Alcohol Prep Pad