{"product_id":"maitake-liquid-culture","title":"Maitake Mushroom Liquid Culture Syringe","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrifola frondosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCulture Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA, Canada, China, and Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaitake Mushroom Liquid Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e contains actively growing mycelium of \u003cem\u003eGrifola frondosa\u003c\/em\u003e, also known as the \u003cstrong\u003eHen of the Woods\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the world's most highly regarded \u003cstrong\u003egourmet mushrooms\u003c\/strong\u003e, recognized for its large, feathery clusters of overlapping gray-brown caps. It is celebrated for its rich, earthy, umami flavor and tender texture, making it an excellent choice for soups, stir-fries, roasting, and a wide variety of gourmet recipes.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its exceptional culinary qualities, \u003cstrong\u003eMaitake\u003c\/strong\u003e is naturally rich in dietary fiber, protein, B vitamins, essential minerals, antioxidants, \u003cstrong\u003ebeta-glucans\u003c\/strong\u003e, and other naturally occurring bioactive compounds. It has attracted considerable scientific interest for these compounds and their potential roles in supporting immune function, metabolic health, antioxidant activity, and overall wellness. Its vigorous growth, impressive clustered fruiting bodies, and outstanding culinary qualities make it one of the most rewarding \u003cstrong\u003egourmet mushrooms\u003c\/strong\u003e to cultivate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach \u003cstrong\u003eliquid culture syringe\u003c\/strong\u003e contains actively growing mycelium from a carefully selected culture, providing a more consistent starting point than working from spores. It is ideal for expanding onto \u003cstrong\u003eagar plates\u003c\/strong\u003e, preparing additional \u003cstrong\u003eliquid cultures\u003c\/strong\u003e, or inoculating \u003cstrong\u003egrain spawn\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an excellent starting point for \u003cstrong\u003egourmet mushroom cultivation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You Receive:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\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 sterile, 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=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eEvery syringe is prepared fresh under sterile conditions once your order is received. Before shipment, a sample from each batch is transferred onto sterile agar in a Petri dish and observed during a quality-control screening period to verify the absence of contamination.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease allow \u003cstrong\u003e1–3 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e for this contamination-screening process to be completed before your order is dispatched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuality Guarantee:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eIf your \u003cstrong\u003eliquid culture syringe\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eno additional charge\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper sterile technique must be used after opening, as contamination introduced during handling, inoculation, storage, or cultivation is outside our control.\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, \u003cstrong\u003eMaitake \u003c\/strong\u003etypically produces its first harvest approximately \u003cstrong\u003e6–10 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e after substrate inoculation, depending on the substrate, incubation temperature, 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=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eKeep the \u003cstrong\u003eliquid culture syringe\u003c\/strong\u003e refrigerated (\u003cstrong\u003e2–8°C\u003c\/strong\u003e) and protected from direct light. The culture may be stored for up to \u003cstrong\u003e6 months\u003c\/strong\u003e under refrigeration, although we recommend using it as soon as practical for the most vigorous growth.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not freeze.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently shake the syringe before use to evenly redistribute the mycelium.\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\u003eMaitake\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. Healthy mycelium may appear as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecloudy, wispy, stringy, or suspended white growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e within the nutrient solution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor mushroom cultivation and laboratory use only. Not intended for human or animal consumption. 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