Conifer Coral Hericium abietis

Conifer Coral

Hericium abietis

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

Conifer Coral Hericium abietis Liquid Culture, rare edible and medicinal mushroom for growing on conifer logs and sawdust blocks

Hericium abietis, commonly known as the Conifer Coral mushroom, is a rare North American species from the Hericium genus that grows specifically on coniferous trees such as fir, spruce, and hemlock. Closely related to lion’s mane and bear’s head, this species produces beautiful cascading clusters of white icicle-like spines. It is edible, gourmet quality, and valued for its potential neuroprotective and immune-boosting properties.

This premium liquid culture provides a clean and vigorous strain of Hericium abietis that can be used to inoculate sterilized grain. Once colonized, grain spawn can be used to create plug spawn or transferred to conifer-based sawdust blocks or fresh-cut softwood logs for outdoor cultivation.

Key features:

• Species: Hericium abietis, commonly called Conifer Coral mushroom

• Type: Liquid mushroom culture in sterile nutrient solution

• Ideal for: Conifer sawdust blocks, fir logs, spruce logs, plug spawn production, forest cultivation

• Growth habit: White cascading spines in coral-like clusters, resembling frozen waterfalls

• Culinary and medicinal value: Edible gourmet mushroom with mild seafood-like flavor, studied for cognitive and nerve support

Why grow Conifer Coral mushrooms:

• Rare edible Hericium species adapted to coniferous wood

• Beautiful fruiting bodies with gourmet and medicinal appeal

• Excellent for plug spawn production and log cultivation in forested settings

• Thrives in cool moist climates with proper shade and humidity

• Ideal for mushroom enthusiasts, natural medicine producers, and forest farmers

How to use:
Inoculate sterilized grain with Conifer Coral Hericium abietis liquid culture. Once fully colonized, transfer to conifer-based sawdust or use to make plug spawn for inoculating fresh fir or spruce logs. Place in a humid shaded outdoor environment and maintain moisture. Fruiting may occur in fall or early spring and can return yearly once the substrate is established.

Hericium abietis Conifer Coral mushroom liquid culture is a valuable addition to any gourmet or medicinal mushroom grower’s collection. Whether for culinary harvest, cognitive health support, or ecological mushroom cultivation, this species brings beauty, performance, and purpose to your growing project.

*international orders will not include needle.

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