Deer Mushroom Pluteus cervinus

Deer Mushroom

Pluteus cervinus

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

Deer Mushroom Pluteus cervinus Liquid Culture, fast-fruiting wood decomposer for hardwood sawdust logs and forest mushroom gardens

Pluteus cervinus, commonly known as the Deer Mushroom, is a fast-growing edible mushroom species found on decaying hardwood logs, stumps, and buried wood. This saprotrophic fungus is known for its smooth brown to tan cap, pink gills, and delicate flavor. It is a favorite among foragers and mushroom gardeners for its ease of cultivation and its ecological role in breaking down dead wood.

This high-quality liquid culture contains a clean and vigorous strain of Pluteus cervinus ideal for use in home or outdoor cultivation. It can be used to inoculate sterilized grain, which may then be transferred to hardwood sawdust, wood chips, or partially buried logs in shaded and humid environments.

Key features:

• Species: Pluteus cervinus, commonly known as Deer Mushroom

• Type: Liquid mushroom culture in sterile nutrient solution

• Ideal for: Hardwood sawdust blocks, buried logs, wood chip beds, naturalized outdoor mushroom patches

• Growth habit: Medium-sized mushroom with brown cap, pink gills, and white to tan stalk, typically fruits in clusters or singly

• Culinary value: Edible mushroom with a mild earthy flavor, best cooked before consumption

Why grow Deer Mushrooms:

• Grows well on decaying hardwood and is perfect for natural forest cultivation

• Quick colonizer and reliable fruiter in outdoor shaded areas

• Contributes to ecological restoration and wood decomposition

• Suitable for mushroom gardens, permaculture systems, and edible landscaping

• Adds a forager-favorite species to your cultivated collection

How to use:
Inoculate sterilized grain with Deer Mushroom Pluteus cervinus liquid culture. After full colonization, transfer the grain spawn to hardwood sawdust, wood chips, or buried logs in a shaded outdoor space. Maintain consistent moisture and airflow. Fruiting typically occurs in spring through fall during warm and humid periods.

Pluteus cervinus Deer Mushroom liquid culture is an excellent choice for growers looking to cultivate an easy-to-grow, ecologically beneficial, and edible mushroom. Whether you’re expanding a wild-simulated mushroom garden or enriching a forest habitat, this species delivers both beauty and function.

*international orders will not include needle.

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