Match a gourmet mushroom culture to your fruiting temperature. Each 10 mL syringe includes a sterile 18G needle and alcohol wipe. Grain, substrate, and equipment are separate.
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In stock: dispatch usually 2–3 business days.
Made to order: preparation usually 2–3 weeks; confirm timing.
Pleurotus djamor
Pink Oyster is a fast, aggressive culture that produces vivid pink clusters and performs especially well in warm growing conditions. Its speed and heat tolerance make it a strong choice for beginners and warm-climate growers.
Dispatch: In-stock cultures usually ship in 2–3 business days.
Colonization: 70–85°F
Fruiting: 70–98°F
Substrate: Master’s Mix
This fruiting range reflects Dewayne’s own growing experience. It is an observed range, not a guaranteed result or an optimum at every temperature.
Pink Oyster develops a seafood-like flavor when crisped and works well in stir-fries, tacos, and sautéed dishes.
10 mL liquid culture syringe
Included: One culture syringe, one sterile 18G needle, and one alcohol wipe. Grain, substrate, and growing equipment are not included.
Do not refrigerate Pink Oyster culture. Keep at room temperature away from direct sun and heat; do not freeze.
This is a starter culture, not a ready-to-fruit block. Follow the culture-to-harvest guide for grain and substrate preparation.
Pleurotus ostreatus
King Blue Oyster produces dense clusters with thicker stems and a firm texture that holds up well in cooking. It is a productive choice for growers who can maintain a cooler fruiting environment.
Dispatch: In-stock cultures usually ship in 2–3 business days.
Colonization: 70–75°F
Fruiting: 65–75°F
Substrate: Master’s Mix
Temperature ranges are growing guidance, not guaranteed results. Match humidity, fresh air, and substrate to the species.
King Blue Oyster has a rich, savory flavor and a firm texture suited to roasting, sautéing, and other high-heat cooking methods.
10 mL liquid culture syringe
Included: One culture syringe, one sterile 18G needle, and one alcohol wipe. Grain, substrate, and growing equipment are not included.
Refrigerate on arrival unless your label gives different instructions. Do not freeze.
This is a starter culture, not a ready-to-fruit block. Follow the culture-to-harvest guide for grain and substrate preparation.
Trametes versicolor
Turkey Tail – Austin Wild is a Texas isolate collected in Austin from ligustrum (privet). This vigorous wood decomposer is suited to functional mushroom cultivation, outdoor projects, and growers interested in working with locally collected genetics.
Made to order: Usually 2–3 weeks to prepare. Request Turkey Tail – Austin Wild and confirm timing →
Colonization: 50–70°F
Fruiting: 55–75°F
Substrate: Hardwood-based substrate
Temperature ranges are growing guidance, not guaranteed results. Match humidity, fresh air, and substrate to the species.
Turkey Tail is tough rather than culinary. Fruiting bodies are commonly dried for teas and extracts.
10 mL liquid culture syringe
Included: One culture syringe, one sterile 18G needle, and one alcohol wipe. Grain, substrate, and growing equipment are not included.
Refrigerate on arrival unless your label gives different instructions. Do not freeze.
This is a starter culture, not a ready-to-fruit block. Follow the culture-to-harvest guide for grain and substrate preparation.
Hericium erinaceus
Lion’s Paw is a selected Hericium erinaceus isolation that forms multiple smaller, clustered fruit bodies. Its presentation is especially well suited to market sales, and it is slightly more heat tolerant than the Lion’s Beard isolation.
Dispatch: In-stock cultures usually ship in 2–3 business days.
Colonization: 70–75°F
Fruiting: 65–90°F
Substrate: Master’s Mix
This fruiting range reflects Dewayne’s own growing experience. It is an observed range, not a guaranteed result or an optimum at every temperature.
Tender, seafood-like texture often compared with crab or lobster. Excellent sautéed or used in plant-based seafood dishes.
10 mL liquid culture syringe
Included: One culture syringe, one sterile 18G needle, and one alcohol wipe. Grain, substrate, and growing equipment are not included.
Refrigerate on arrival unless your label gives different instructions. Do not freeze.
This is a starter culture, not a ready-to-fruit block. Follow the culture-to-harvest guide for grain and substrate preparation.
Ganoderma lucidum
Reishi (GL03) is a commercial strain selected for strong growth and reliable fruiting. It is best suited to growers interested in producing mature fruiting bodies for dried preparations and extracts.
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Colonization: 70–80°F
Fruiting: 70–95°F
Substrate: Hardwood-based substrate or Master’s Mix
Temperature ranges are growing guidance, not guaranteed results. Match humidity, fresh air, and substrate to the species.
Reishi is tough and bitter rather than a typical culinary mushroom. Mature fruiting bodies are commonly dried for teas, tinctures, and extracts.
10 mL liquid culture syringe
Included: One culture syringe, one sterile 18G needle, and one alcohol wipe. Grain, substrate, and growing equipment are not included.
Refrigerate on arrival unless your label gives different instructions. Do not freeze.
This is a starter culture, not a ready-to-fruit block. Follow the culture-to-harvest guide for grain and substrate preparation.
Pleurotus citrinopileatus
Golden Oyster produces vivid yellow clusters and grows quickly in warm conditions. Its delicate fruit bodies are best enjoyed fresh.
Dispatch: In-stock cultures usually ship in 2–3 business days.
Colonization: 75–85°F
Fruiting: 70–85°F
Substrate: Master’s Mix
Temperature ranges are growing guidance, not guaranteed results. Match humidity, fresh air, and substrate to the species.
10 mL liquid culture syringe
Included: One culture syringe, one sterile 18G needle, and one alcohol wipe. Grain, substrate, and growing equipment are not included.
Refrigerate on arrival unless your label gives different instructions. Do not freeze.
This is a starter culture, not a ready-to-fruit block. Follow the culture-to-harvest guide for grain and substrate preparation.
Pleurotus columbinus
Sky Blue Oyster is a classic oyster variety known for blue-gray caps, vigorous growth, and dependable cluster formation. Its best blue coloration develops under cooler fruiting conditions.
Dispatch: In-stock cultures usually ship in 2–3 business days.
Colonization: 70–75°F
Fruiting: 65–78°F
Substrate: Master’s Mix
Temperature ranges are growing guidance, not guaranteed results. Match humidity, fresh air, and substrate to the species.
Classic oyster flavor with a tender texture. Excellent sautéed, roasted, or added to stir-fries and soups.
10 mL liquid culture syringe
Included: One culture syringe, one sterile 18G needle, and one alcohol wipe. Grain, substrate, and growing equipment are not included.
Refrigerate on arrival unless your label gives different instructions. Do not freeze.
This is a starter culture, not a ready-to-fruit block. Follow the culture-to-harvest guide for grain and substrate preparation.
Flammulina velutipes
Wild Enoki produces the species’ natural form with shorter stems and brown caps rather than the long, pale appearance associated with tightly controlled commercial production. It is a specialty culture best suited to a controlled indoor setup.
Made to order: Usually 2–3 weeks to prepare. Request Wild Enoki and confirm timing →
Colonization: 70–75°F
Fruiting: 40–85°F
Substrate: Master’s Mix or supplemented hardwood
This fruiting range reflects Dewayne’s own growing experience. It is an observed range, not a guaranteed result or an optimum at every temperature.
Mild and slightly nutty. Well suited to soups, noodle dishes, and stir-fries.
10 mL liquid culture syringe
Included: One culture syringe, one sterile 18G needle, and one alcohol wipe. Grain, substrate, and growing equipment are not included.
Refrigerate on arrival unless your label gives different instructions. Do not freeze.
This is a starter culture, not a ready-to-fruit block. Follow the culture-to-harvest guide for grain and substrate preparation.
Hericium erinaceus
Lion’s Beard is a selected Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus) isolation known for producing a large, substantial fruit body rather than the smaller clustered presentation of Lion’s Paw. It is an excellent specialty choice when size and a dramatic harvest are the priority.
Dispatch: In-stock cultures usually ship in 2–3 business days.
Colonization: 70–75°F
Fruiting: 65–75°F
Substrate: Master’s Mix
Temperature ranges are growing guidance, not guaranteed results. Match humidity, fresh air, and substrate to the species.
Tender, seafood-like texture often compared with crab or lobster. Excellent sautéed, roasted, or used in plant-based seafood dishes.
10 mL liquid culture syringe
Included: One culture syringe, one sterile 18G needle, and one alcohol wipe. Grain, substrate, and growing equipment are not included.
Refrigerate on arrival unless your label gives different instructions. Do not freeze.
This is a starter culture, not a ready-to-fruit block. Follow the culture-to-harvest guide for grain and substrate preparation.
Pleurotus pulmonarius
Phoenix Oyster is a fast, dependable producer that forms generous clusters across a broad temperature range. It is a practical all-purpose oyster for growers dealing with changing seasonal conditions.
Dispatch: In-stock cultures usually ship in 2–3 business days.
Colonization: 75–85°F
Fruiting: 50–82°F
Substrate: Master’s Mix
Temperature ranges are growing guidance, not guaranteed results. Match humidity, fresh air, and substrate to the species.
Mild flavor with a firm texture. A versatile cooking mushroom for sautéing, roasting, stir-fries, soups, and pasta.
10 mL liquid culture syringe
Included: One culture syringe, one sterile 18G needle, and one alcohol wipe. Grain, substrate, and growing equipment are not included.
Refrigerate on arrival unless your label gives different instructions. Do not freeze.
This is a starter culture, not a ready-to-fruit block. Follow the culture-to-harvest guide for grain and substrate preparation.
Agrocybe aegerita
Velvet Pioppino is a gourmet mushroom known for deep brown caps, slender velvety stems, and dense, attractive clusters. It performs best when fruiting temperatures can be kept cooler and stable.
Made to order: Usually 2–3 weeks to prepare. Request Velvet Pioppino and confirm timing →
Colonization: 70–75°F
Fruiting: 60–75°F
Substrate: Supplemented hardwood or Master’s Mix
Temperature ranges are growing guidance, not guaranteed results. Match humidity, fresh air, and substrate to the species.
Rich, nutty, and slightly earthy with a firm bite. Excellent in stir-fries, sautéed dishes, pasta, and risotto, and it holds its texture well during cooking.
10 mL liquid culture syringe
Included: One culture syringe, one sterile 18G needle, and one alcohol wipe. Grain, substrate, and growing equipment are not included.
Refrigerate on arrival unless your label gives different instructions. Do not freeze.
This is a starter culture, not a ready-to-fruit block. Follow the culture-to-harvest guide for grain and substrate preparation.
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