Bitter Oyster - Panellus stipticus

Bitter Oyster (Panellus stipticus) liquid culture syringe, suitable for inoculating grain, hardwood-based substrates, agar, and other media. A unique choice for growers interested in cultivating this distinctive species known for its bioluminescent properties.

What You Will Receive
Sterile Bitter Oyster live liquid culture syringe
Sterile needle for precise inoculation

Ideal Growing Conditions – Bitter Oyster
Substrate: Hardwood sawdust, wood chips, logs
Colonisation Temperature: 20°C – 24°C
Fruiting Temperature: 12°C – 18°C
Humidity: 85–95%
CO₂ concentration: Low to moderate (requires fresh air exchange for proper development)

Bitter Oyster grows best on hardwood substrates and benefits from stable humidity and good airflow.

About Bitter Oyster
Bitter Oyster (Panellus stipticus) is a fascinating species known for its small, fan-shaped fruiting bodies and natural bioluminescence under low-light conditions. While not used as a culinary mushroom, it is highly valued for research, display, and educational purposes.

All liquid cultures are:
freshly prepared from tested master cultures
handled under sterile conditions
checked to ensure only clean, viable mycelium is present

We guarantee clean culture; if any issues arise, we will replace it.

What Is Liquid Culture
Liquid Culture (LC) is live mushroom mycelium suspended in a nutrient-rich liquid medium. It allows for faster colonisation and more consistent results compared to spores.

Storage
Room temperature: up to 1 month
Refrigerated: up to 12 months or longer

For best performance, it is recommended to use the culture soon after receiving.

Suitable For
mushroom cultivation
agar work and culture expansion
educational and display purposes
indoor growing setups