Fringed Sawgill Mushroom Lentinus crinitus

Fringed Sawgill Mushroom

Lentinus crinitus

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

Fringed Sawgill Mushroom Lentinus crinitus Liquid Culture, resilient tropical wood decay fungus for cultivation and ecological restoration

Lentinus crinitus, commonly known as the fringed sawgill mushroom, is a tough and visually distinct wood-decomposing fungus found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is easily recognized by its shaggy, fringed cap edges and densely packed, saw-like gills. As a strong decomposer of hardwood, this species plays an important role in natural ecosystems and is an excellent candidate for ecological cultivation, research, and mycological education.

The fringed sawgill mushroom grows on fallen logs, stumps, and woody debris in moist forest environments. While it is not typically cultivated for food, it offers valuable benefits for decomposing woody material, enriching soil, and supporting forest biodiversity. With this high-quality liquid culture, cultivators and educators can grow Lentinus crinitus on hardwood logs, wood chips, or buried wood for naturalization and study.

Key features:

• Species: Lentinus crinitus, commonly known as fringed sawgill mushroom

• Type: Liquid mushroom culture in sterile nutrient solution

• Ideal for: Hardwood logs, stumps, wood chip beds, tropical and subtropical climates, mycology education

• Growth habit: Shaggy, tan to brown caps with coarse fringes and toothed, serrated gills

• Habitat: Found on dead hardwood in humid forests across tropical and subtropical zones

Why grow Lentinus crinitus:

• Fast-growing and aggressive hardwood decomposer

• Visually unique mushroom for forest installations and outdoor fungal displays

• Contributes to nutrient cycling and soil health in rewilding and permaculture systems

• Useful in biodiversity gardens, fungal education, and ecological research

• Performs well in hot, humid environments where many species struggle

How to use:
Inoculate sterilized grain with fringed sawgill mushroom liquid culture. Once colonized, apply the grain spawn to hardwood logs, stumps, or beds of wood chips and woody debris. Keep in a moist, shaded outdoor environment. Fruiting typically occurs in warm, humid conditions and may appear throughout the rainy season in tropical areas.

Lentinus crinitus fringed sawgill mushroom liquid culture is an ideal addition to any ecological growing project, forest garden, or educational fungal display. Its bold appearance, resilience, and decomposition capabilities make it a powerful species for building soil health and supporting fungal biodiversity.

*international orders will not include needle.

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