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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Made to order: preparation usually 2–3 weeks; confirm timing.
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.
Fruiting from 65–90°F makes it the more heat-tolerant of our two lion’s mane isolations. If you can hold 65–75°F and want one large fruit body instead of clusters, see Lion’s Beard.
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.
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.
At 70–98°F it fruits at the highest temperatures of any culture we carry, which makes it the best fit for a warm room.
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 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.
Its 50–82°F fruiting range is broad, but if your room runs above 82°F, Pink Oyster or Lion’s Paw is the better fit.
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.
Pleurotus citrinopileatus
Golden Oyster produces vivid yellow clusters and fruits well in warm conditions, though it colonizes more slowly than our other oysters. 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.
Also known as yellow oyster. Fruiting from 70–85°F suits a warm room; allow extra time at the colonization stage.
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
Reported fruiting: 40–85°F (not TT-verified)
Substrate: Master’s Mix or supplemented hardwood
TESTING — Wild strain found growing around 85°F. The reported 40–85°F fruiting range has not been verified by Texas Toadstools. The 85°F figure describes the original wild-growing observation, not Dewayne’s own cultivation result. Warm-weather performance remains under evaluation; do not treat 85°F as a recommended fruiting target.
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.
Ganoderma lingzhi “03”
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.
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