Beech Leech Hypsizygus marmoreus

Beech Leech

Hypsizygus marmoreus

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

Beech Leech Hypsizygus marmoreus liquid culture, gourmet mushroom for sawdust blocks straw substrate bags indoor grow kits and commercial mushroom cultivation

Hypsizygus marmoreus, also known as the Beech Leech Mushroom or Bunapi and Bunashimeji in Japanese cuisine, is a highly prized gourmet mushroom with firm texture, nutty flavor, and long shelf life. This species produces beautiful clusters of small white or brown caps on long stems and is a favorite in soups, stir-fries, hot pots, and sautéed dishes. Beech mushrooms are slow-growing but extremely high yielding when cultivated on hardwood-based substrates.

This liquid culture contains a pure and productive strain of Hypsizygus marmoreus, perfect for inoculating sterilized grain spawn. Once colonized, grain can be transferred to sawdust blocks, straw bags, or bottle substrates for indoor fruiting or small-scale commercial setups.

Key features:

• Species: Hypsizygus marmoreus, also called Beech Leech Mushroom or Shimeji

• Type: Liquid mushroom culture in sterile nutrient solution

• Ideal for: Hardwood sawdust blocks, straw grow bags, commercial mushroom farming, indoor grow kits

• Growth habit: Dense clusters of small convex caps with long stems and marble-like coloration

• Culinary value: Popular in Japanese and Korean cuisine for its rich flavor and crisp texture

Why grow Beech Leech mushrooms:

• Excellent gourmet mushroom with strong market demand

• Slow-growing but produces heavy flushes

• Grows well on sawdust or straw in high-humidity environments

• Long shelf life makes it ideal for fresh market sales

• Beautiful and uniform mushrooms that perform well in controlled cultivation

How to use:
Inoculate sterilized grain with Beech Leech Hypsizygus marmoreus liquid culture. Once colonized, transfer to pasteurized hardwood sawdust or straw substrate bags. Maintain high humidity and lower temperatures between 55 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Fruiting may take several weeks but produces long-lasting and visually uniform mushrooms.

Hypsizygus marmoreus liquid culture is ideal for gourmet mushroom growers looking to cultivate a premium variety with excellent culinary value and commercial potential.

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