Shimeji - Hypsizygus tessellatus

Shimeji (Hypsizygus tessellatus) liquid culture syringe, suitable for inoculating grain, hardwood-based substrates, agar, and other media. A reliable choice for growers working with this popular gourmet mushroom known for its dense clusters and excellent flavor.

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

Ideal Growing Conditions – Shimeji
Substrate: Supplemented hardwood sawdust, wood chips
Colonisation Temperature: 22°C – 25°C
Fruiting Temperature: 14°C – 18°C
Humidity: 85–95%
CO₂ concentration: Low (requires good fresh air exchange for proper cluster formation)

Shimeji grows best on hardwood substrates and benefits from stable conditions and sufficient airflow to develop compact clusters.

About Shimeji
Shimeji (Hypsizygus tessellatus) is a gourmet mushroom valued for its tight clusters, firm texture, and mild, nutty flavor. It is widely cultivated and commonly used in a variety of culinary dishes.

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