{"product_id":"puddy-straw-liquid-culture","title":"Puddy Straw (Volvariella volvacea) Liquid Culture","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolvariella volvacea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaddy Straw Mushroom, Straw Mushroom, and Rice Straw Mushroom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCulture Collection Origins:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eUSA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaddy Straw Mushroom is one of the world's fastest-growing gourmet mushrooms and has been cultivated throughout Asia for centuries. It is recognized for its smooth gray to brown cap, delicate white stem, and tender texture with a rich, earthy flavor that is especially popular in stir-fries, soups, curries, and other Southeast Asian dishes. Unlike most cultivated mushrooms, Paddy Straw is a true \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etropical species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that thrives under warm growing conditions, making it an excellent choice for growers in hot climates where many other gourmet mushrooms struggle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond its outstanding culinary qualities, Paddy Straw Mushroom is naturally rich in dietary protein, fiber, B vitamins, essential minerals, and antioxidants. It has also attracted scientific interest for its naturally occurring polysaccharides and other bioactive compounds, contributing to its reputation as both a gourmet and functional mushroom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach liquid culture contains actively growing mycelium from a selected culture, providing a more consistent starting point than working from spores.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You Receive:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e freshly prepared \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 mL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e liquid culture syringe\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSyringe supplied closed and securely capped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sterile needle\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e alcohol preparation wipe\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreshly Prepared and Contamination-Screened:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery syringe is prepared fresh under sterile conditions after your order is received. Before shipment, a sample from each batch is transferred onto sterile agar in a Petri dish and observed during a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003equality-control screening period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to verify the absence of contamination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease allow \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–3 business days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for this contamination-screening process to be completed before your order is dispatched.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuality Guarantee:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your liquid culture is confirmed to be contaminated upon arrival, contact us promptly with clear photographs. We will review the claim and, if confirmed, provide a replacement at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno additional charge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProper sterile technique must be used after opening, as contamination introduced during handling, inoculation, storage, or cultivation is outside our control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Fruiting Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder optimal cultivation conditions, Paddy Straw Mushroom typically produces its first harvest approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e after substrate inoculation, depending on the substrate, incubation temperature, humidity, and environmental conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not refrigerate or freeze this culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike most gourmet mushroom species, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaddy Straw Mushroom is a tropical fungus that is sensitive to low temperatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prolonged refrigeration may damage or kill the culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore the syringe at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eroom temperature (20–30°C \/ 68–86°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a clean, dry location away from direct sunlight. For best results, use the culture as soon as possible after receiving it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGently shake the syringe before use to evenly redistribute the mycelium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product does not include cultivation instructions. Customers are responsible for researching the appropriate substrate, incubation conditions, fruiting temperatures, humidity, fresh-air exchange, and other cultivation requirements for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaddy Straw\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mushrooms before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiquid culture appearance naturally varies. 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