{"product_id":"bears-head-slant-culture","title":"Bear's Head Slant Culture","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablish and preserve your own master culture with our premium \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBear's Head Slant Culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e grown on Malt Extract Agar (MEA). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBear's Head (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHericium americanum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is produced from carefully selected commercial genetics chosen for vigorous mycelial growth, reliable colonization, abundant fruiting, excellent biological efficiency, and consistent yields. This fully colonized agar slant serves as a clean starting point for expanding onto fresh agar, preparing liquid cultures, producing grain spawn, or preserving genetics for medium- to long-term storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery culture is prepared under strict aseptic laboratory conditions and inspected before shipment to ensure a healthy, actively growing culture. Bear's Head is admired for its cascading clusters of long, delicate white spines, mild seafood-like flavor, and outstanding culinary quality. Closely related to Lion's Mane yet distinguished by its highly branched growth habit, it is a prized gourmet mushroom among home growers, commercial cultivators, and specialty mushroom enthusiasts. Slant cultures are ideal for experienced cultivators, researchers, educational laboratories, and commercial mushroom growers seeking a reliable method for maintaining and propagating stable genetics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreshly Prepared:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo provide the healthiest possible culture, every slant is prepared fresh to order. Please allow approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 week\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for preparation, incubation, quality inspection, and packaging before shipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully colonized MEA (Malt Extract Agar) slant culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaboratory-grade screw-cap culture tube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommercial fruiting genetics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSterile laboratory produced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for agar transfers, liquid culture preparation, grain spawn production, and medium- to long-term genetic preservation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntended for laboratory, educational, research, and gourmet mushroom cultivation purposes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor best results, begin expanding the culture soon after arrival. If storage is necessary, keep refrigerated at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–8°C (35–46°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Avoid freezing. Cultures remain viable for several months under proper refrigeration, although prompt expansion is recommended for maximum vigor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuality Guarantee:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery slant culture is visually inspected before shipment for healthy growth and cleanliness. If contamination is present upon arrival, simply provide clear photographs within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of delivery and we will gladly replace the culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aggietropicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48186148552894,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"SAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/2857\/0302\/files\/BH-slant.png?v=1784736220","url":"https:\/\/www.aggietropicals.com\/products\/bears-head-slant-culture","provider":"Aggietropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}