Shaggy Mane - Coprinus comatus

Shaggy Mane (Coprinus comatus) liquid culture syringe, suitable for inoculating grain, compost-rich substrates, agar, and other media. A unique choice for growers interested in cultivating this fast-growing and distinctive gourmet mushroom.

What You Will Receive
Sterile Shaggy Mane live liquid culture syringe
Sterile needle for precise inoculation

Ideal Growing Conditions – Shaggy Mane
Substrate: Compost-rich substrate, manure-based mixes, garden soil
Colonisation Temperature: 20°C – 24°C
Fruiting Temperature: 10°C – 18°C
Humidity: 85–95%
CO₂ concentration: Moderate (requires fresh air exchange for proper development)

Shaggy Mane grows best in nutrient-rich substrates and is often cultivated in outdoor beds or compost-based systems.

About Shaggy Mane
Shaggy Mane (Coprinus comatus) is a distinctive mushroom known for its tall, cylindrical caps covered in shaggy scales. It is prized for its delicate texture but has a very short harvest window, as the fruiting bodies quickly begin to dissolve after maturity.

Shaggy Mane is best suited for:
outdoor cultivation
compost-based growing systems

Due to its rapid maturation, timing is critical for successful use.

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
outdoor mushroom cultivation
compost and garden bed growing
agar work and culture expansion
experimental growing setups