Shiitake Liquid Culture Syringe

Our 10cc Shiitake Mushroom Liquid Culture Syringe comes with a sterile 16-gauge needle, perfect for home cultivation of this popular gourmet mushroom. Shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) are known for their rich, umami flavor and numerous health benefits. This liquid culture syringe contains a high-output isolated strain of Shiitake mycelium, ensuring robust growth and maximum yield. Ideal for inoculating substrates like hardwood logs, sawdust blocks, or grain bags, this culture is beginner-friendly and contaminant-free. Start growing your own delicious and nutritious Shiitake mushrooms today with our easy-to-use syringe, crafted for both novice and experienced cultivators

• Scientific Name: Lentinula edodes
• Common Names: Shiitake Mushroom, Black Forest Mushroom, Oak Mushroom

Grow Conditions:

• • Temperature: Incubation at 70-78°F, fruiting at 50-70°F
  • Humidity: Fruiting requires high humidity levels of 85-90%
  • Substrate: Prefers hardwood logs (such as oak, beech, and maple) or supplemented sawdust blocks
• Typical Locations Found: Native to East Asia, commonly found on decaying hardwood logs in temperate forests
• Appearance: Features a light to dark brown, convex cap with a slightly cracked surface; gills are white to cream and turn brown as they age

Cultivation Tips:

• • Suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation; can be grown on logs outdoors or on sawdust indoors
  • Requires soaking or a "shock" treatment (cold or physical shock) to stimulate fruiting
  • Logs or substrates should be maintained in a shaded or semi-shaded area for optimal growth

Medicinal Benefits:

• • Rich in polysaccharides, particularly lentinan, which is believed to boost the immune system
  • Contains compounds like eritadenine, which may support heart health by managing cholesterol levels
  • Used in traditional Asian medicine and modern supplements for its potential health benefits, including immune support and anti-inflammatory properties
• Difficulty Level: Beginner to intermediate; suitable for growers with basic knowledge of mushroom cultivation
• Culinary Uses: Highly valued in Asian cuisine; known for its rich, savory flavor and meaty texture, making it a versatile ingredient in soups, stir-fries, and sautés
• Other Uses: Can be dried and rehydrated for use in cooking or ground into powder for supplements and health products

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