Shiitake - Lentinula edodes

Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) liquid culture syringe, suitable for inoculating grain, hardwood-based substrates, agar, and other media. A reliable choice for growers working with one of the most popular and widely cultivated gourmet mushrooms.

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

Ideal Growing Conditions – Shiitake
Substrate: Supplemented hardwood sawdust, wood chips, logs
Colonisation Temperature: 22°C – 26°C
Browning / Maturation Phase: 16°C – 20°C
Fruiting Temperature: 12°C – 18°C
Humidity: 85–95%
CO₂ concentration: Low to moderate (requires fresh air exchange for proper cap development)

Shiitake requires a full colonisation and browning phase before fruiting, especially on sawdust blocks.

About Shiitake
Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) is a globally cultivated gourmet mushroom known for its rich flavor, firm texture, and versatility in cooking. It is suitable for both home growers and more advanced cultivation setups.

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
grain spawn preparation
indoor and outdoor growing setups