Maitake Liquid Culture Syringe
Maitake liquid mycelium prepared from pure mushroom culture. Cultures are made using the finest quality malt and yeast extracts. Liquid mycelium made using pure mushroom cultures is much more effective than liquid cultures made using spores. Colonisation is more even, faster and much more reliable. The consequent grain spawn is 20% more bio-active than grain spawn made using traditional agar wedge techniques.
What does your order contain:
–BD™ Safety-Lok™ syringe containing 10ml of Maitake liquid culture.
–18g x 1.5inch BD™ microlance needle
–70% isopropyl alcohol swab
£9.99
Description
Maitake (Grifola frondosa) liquid mycelium prepared using the finest quality malt and yeast extracts.
Each order contains:
- 10ml Liquid Culture Syringe with Syringe Cap
- 18g Wrapped Sterile Needle
- 70% Isopropyl Alcohol Wipe
These items are further packed in a zip lock bag to further protect from contamination
Each 10ml Liquid Culture Syringe is freshly prepared and can be stored for up to 6 months when refrigerated.
Often called Hen of the woods which means “dancing mushroom” in Japanese.
Unlike other polypores, the maitake mushroom is edible. Many people consider them quite delicious with a strong flavor. Maitake have been used for centuries in eastern medicine. They contain polysaccharides that are immune modulators and scientists are more closely analyzing their medicinal properties.
Suitable Substrate:
hardwood (poplar, oak, alder, aspen, maple, birch, ash, beech, willow, elm)
Suitable method of cultivation:
wood logs, indoor mycelium bags for cultivation in a greenhouse
Growing conditions:
Phase 1: Mycelium growth
Temperature: 21 - 24°C
Humidity: 95 - 100%
Duration: 14 - 30 days, then dormant for 30 days
Light: n/a
Phase 2: Primordia Formation
Temperature: 10 - 15,6 °C
Humidity: 95 %
Duration: 5 - 10 days
Light: 100 - 500 lux
Phase 3: Fond development
Temperature: 10 - 15,6 °C
Humidity: 90 - 95%
Duration: 10 - 14 days
Light: 100 - 500 lux
Phase: Fruiting and Harvest
Temperature: 13 - 16 (18)°C
Humidity: 75 -85 %
Duration: 14 - 21 days
Light: 500 - 1,000 lux
Cropping cycle: 2 flushes, every 3-4 weeks
Instructions
As there are many different ways to use Liquid Mycelium instructions are NOT included.
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