Australian Shiitake mushroom Lentinula lateritia

Australian Shiitake mushroom

Lentinula lateritia

10 cc/ml liquid fungi mycology culture syringe with a sterile needle.

Australian Shiitake Mushroom Lentinula lateritia, rare tropical hardwood mushroom for gourmet cultivation and log inoculation

Lentinula lateritia, commonly known as the Australian shiitake mushroom, is a rare and unique species closely related to the traditional shiitake, Lentinula edodes. Native to Australia and surrounding tropical regions, this species thrives in warmer climates and is well-suited for growers seeking a heat-tolerant alternative to standard shiitake strains. With this liquid culture, you can cultivate Lentinula lateritia on hardwood logs, sawdust blocks, or plug spawn for seasonal or year-round fruiting in suitable environments.

Australian shiitake mushrooms produce attractive, brown to reddish caps with white gills and a pleasant, savory aroma. They offer a similar umami-rich flavor and firm texture as classic shiitake mushrooms, making them excellent for culinary use in stir-fries, soups, grilling, and drying.

Key features:

• Species: Lentinula lateritia, also known as Australian shiitake mushroom

• Type: Liquid mushroom culture in sterile nutrient broth

• Ideal for: Hardwood logs, supplemented sawdust blocks, mushroom grow bags, plug spawn production

• Climate suitability: Thrives in subtropical and tropical environments with warm temperatures

• Culinary value: Edible and flavorful with strong shiitake-like taste and texture

Why grow Lentinula lateritia:

• Rare shiitake species adapted for warmer climates

• Offers a tropical alternative to traditional shiitake cultivation

• High culinary appeal for gourmet dishes and market sales

• Can be used to make plug spawn by transferring colonized grain to hardwood dowels

• Great for home growers, forest farmers, and tropical mushroom cultivation projects

How to use:
Inoculate sterilized grain with this Australian shiitake mushroom liquid culture. Once colonized, use the grain to inoculate hardwood sawdust blocks or prepare plug spawn using sterilized dowels. Insert the plugs into pre-drilled holes in logs or stumps, seal with wax, and place in a warm, shaded, and humid outdoor environment. Fruiting may begin within 6 to 12 months and continue for several years, depending on climate and substrate conditions.

Lentinula lateritia Australian shiitake mushroom is a valuable addition to any mushroom cultivation setup, especially for growers in warm climates looking for a productive and flavorful edible species. Its adaptability, unique origin, and culinary potential make it an excellent choice for mushroom farms, backyard gardens, and specialty mushroom enthusiasts.

*international orders will not include needle.

*instructions are not included, please thoroughly research growing conditions and techniques.