Cloud Ear Mushroom Auricularia polytricha

Cloud Ear Mushroom

Auricularia polytricha

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

Cloud Ear Mushroom Liquid Culture, Auricularia polytricha, edible jelly fungus for culinary use and home cultivation

Auricularia polytricha, commonly known as cloud ear mushroom or wood ear mushroom, is a popular edible jelly fungus prized in Asian cuisine for its crunchy texture and mild flavor. This fast-growing species is commonly used in soups, stir-fries, and salads, and is often found in dried mushroom blends in Asian markets. With this high-quality liquid culture, you can grow cloud ear mushrooms at home on a variety of substrates for personal use, commercial production, or culinary experimentation.

Cloud ear mushrooms produce thin, ear-shaped fruiting bodies that are dark brown to black and have a gelatinous, slightly rubbery consistency when hydrated. They are known for retaining their texture during cooking and are also valued for their potential health benefits, including fiber content and antioxidant properties.

Key features:

• Species: Auricularia polytricha, also known as cloud ear mushroom or wood ear

• Type: Liquid mushroom culture in sterile nutrient solution

• Ideal for: Hardwood sawdust blocks, logs, grow bags, bottle culture, and indoor cultivation

• Growing conditions: Warm temperatures, high humidity, low to moderate light

• Culinary use: Common in Chinese, Thai, and Vietnamese dishes including soups, noodle dishes, and hot pots

Why grow Auricularia polytricha cloud ear mushrooms:

• Easy to cultivate and fast to fruit under proper conditions

• High demand in ethnic cuisine and specialty mushroom markets

• Offers a unique crunchy texture not found in most other edible mushrooms

• Can be sold fresh or dried and rehydrated for use in cooking

• Known for potential health benefits including dietary fiber and antioxidants

How to use:
Inoculate sterilized grain with this cloud ear mushroom liquid culture, then transfer to hardwood sawdust, logs, or supplemented grow blocks. Maintain consistent moisture and ventilation to support healthy growth. Fruiting bodies can be harvested when fully expanded and either used fresh or dried for long-term storage.

Auricularia polytricha cloud ear mushroom liquid culture is an excellent choice for culinary mushroom growers, chefs, food entrepreneurs, and home cultivators seeking to grow a high-demand edible fungus with global appeal. Whether for your kitchen, local market, or cultivation project, this species offers reliability, productivity, and delicious results.

*international orders will not include needle.

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