Hedgehog Mushroom Hydnum repandum

Hedgehog Mushroom

Hydnum repandum

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

Hedgehog Mushroom Hydnum repandum Liquid Culture, premium edible wild mushroom with tooth-like gills for forest cultivation and mycorrhizal growing projects

Hydnum repandum, commonly known as the Hedgehog Mushroom or Sweet Tooth, is a popular wild edible mushroom known for its unique spore-bearing surface made of soft tooth-like spines instead of gills. This delicious mushroom is widely sought after by foragers and chefs for its firm texture, nutty flavor, and culinary versatility. Found naturally in association with hardwood and conifer trees, it forms beneficial mycorrhizal relationships that support forest health and tree growth.

This high-quality liquid culture provides a clean and viable strain of Hydnum repandum for experimental cultivation projects, forest garden integration, and long-term mycorrhizal establishment with compatible tree species. Although it is a slow-growing and challenging species to cultivate, it is highly rewarding for mushroom enthusiasts, naturalists, and permaculture growers.

Key features:

• Species: Hydnum repandum, commonly known as Hedgehog Mushroom or Sweet Tooth

• Type: Liquid mushroom culture in sterile nutrient solution

• Ideal for: Tree root inoculation, forest gardens, permaculture systems, wild mushroom cultivation

• Growth habit: Thick white to orange-tan caps with tooth-like spines on the underside instead of gills

• Culinary value: Choice edible mushroom with a nutty, mildly sweet flavor and dense, meaty texture

Why grow Hedgehog mushrooms:

• Unique and prized edible mushroom found in gourmet markets

• Forms symbiotic mycorrhizal relationships with hardwoods and conifers

• Excellent candidate for forest restoration and fungal biodiversity projects

• Resistant to pests and contamination due to its robust growth

• Adds ecological and culinary value to woodland spaces and food forests

How to use:
Inoculate sterilized grain with Hedgehog Mushroom Hydnum repandum liquid culture. Once colonized, use the grain spawn to inoculate the root zones of compatible tree species such as oak, beech, or pine. Plant the inoculated trees in shaded, well-drained forest soil enriched with compost or leaf litter. Maintain natural forest conditions for best results. Fruiting may take one to several years depending on environmental factors and tree establishment.

Hydnum repandum Hedgehog Mushroom liquid culture is perfect for advanced growers, forest farmers, and anyone passionate about growing wild edible mushrooms through natural symbiosis. Whether for long-term harvest, forest health, or gourmet cooking, this rare and rewarding mushroom brings depth and diversity to any cultivation project.

*international orders will not include needle.

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