(Lentinus edodes) - Shiitake is the most commonly consumed mushroom in the world. It has a very rich and beefy taste and can grow thick meaty caps. The woody stems should be removed and saved for drying and grinding into powder, or used for soup stock/broth. The trick with shiitake is long incubation times. It can take up to 4 months to incubate shiitake until it starts to develop a brown bark all over the outside of the block. It is ready to fruit when the bark is almost entirely covering the outside of the block. Give the block a good smack after taking it entirely out of the bag as shiitake likes the shock to trigger pinning and will always grow all over the block.

Our liquid culture syringes are 10ml and come with a sterile 16 gauge needle

What is Liquid Culture?

Liquid culture is a balance of sugars, amino acids, and other nutrients which mycelium grows in. Syringes are beginner-friendly and ideal for those looking for an easy way to inoculate grain bags and jars.

Directions for use:

For best results, refrigerate upon receipt. Syringes should be inserted into a self-healing injection port. Always handle using sterile technique and shake thoroughly before use. We recommended inoculation in either a still air box or flow hood to reduce the possibility of contamination. If you plan to re-use your needle, sterilize before and after each subsequent use.