Cultivate Premium Shiitake Mushrooms at Home. Experience the rewarding process of growing your own delicious, meaty Shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) with the Shroomage premium live culture kit. Whether you are a hobbyist starting your first mycology project or a seasoned cultivator scaling up production, this 10ml live mycelium culture provides a clean, vigorous starting point for a bountiful harvest.

Lab-Tested Quality & Vigorous Growth. Success in mushroom cultivation starts with clean genetics. Every Shroomage liquid culture is professionally prepared in a strictly controlled, 100% sterile laboratory environment. We isolate high-vitality mycelium strains specifically chosen for their dense growth patterns, rapid colonization speeds, and reliable fruiting capabilities. The mycelium is suspended in a nutrient-rich liquid formulation that keeps the culture healthy and ready to expand the moment you receive it.

Versatile Application. This liquid culture is highly adaptable to your preferred cultivation methods. The robust Lentinula edodes mycelium is perfectly suited for: Grain Spawn: Apply directly to sterilized rye, oats, or millet to create master spawn jars. Fruiting Blocks: Expand onto supplemented hardwood sawdust blocks for optimal fruiting. Agar Work: Easily dispense onto petri dishes for genetic isolation and long-term storage.

What’s Included in Your Kit: We provide everything you need to cleanly and safely apply your culture. Each package includes: 1x 10ml Applicator: Pre-filled with live, sterile Shiitake mycelium. 1x Sterile Dispensing Tip: An 18-gauge application tip for precise, clean transfers. 1x Alcohol Prep Pad: For sanitizing your workspace and application ports. 1x Instruction Booklet: Clear, step-by-step guidance on storage and application.

Care and Storage: To ensure the highest viability and fastest colonization, proper storage is essential: Refrigerate Upon Arrival: Store your culture between 35°F – 45°F (2°C – 7°C) to pause growth and preserve energy. Do not freeze. Shelf Life: When stored correctly in the refrigerator, this culture remains highly viable for up to 6 months. Incubation: Once applied to your substrate, incubate at 65°F – 75°F (18°C – 24°C) for the best colonization results.