Lentinula aciculospora

Lentinula aciculospora

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

Lentinula aciculospora Liquid Culture, rare shiitake-relative mushroom for hardwood cultivation and gourmet mushroom production

Lentinula aciculospora is a rare and lesser-known species within the Lentinula genus, closely related to the well-known shiitake mushroom. Native to tropical and subtropical forests, this species produces attractive fruiting bodies with similar characteristics to Lentinula edodes but with distinct microscopic features and potential culinary value. It is a wood-decomposing fungus that thrives on hardwood logs and sawdust substrates.

This premium liquid culture contains a clean and vigorous strain of Lentinula aciculospora, ideal for inoculating sterilized grain spawn. Once colonized, the spawn can be transferred to hardwood sawdust blocks or used to make plug spawn for log cultivation, making it suitable for experimental growers and collectors of rare edible species.

Key features:

• Species: Lentinula aciculospora, rare relative of shiitake

• Type: Liquid mushroom culture in sterile nutrient solution

• Ideal for: Hardwood sawdust, log inoculation, plug spawn production, research and culinary cultivation

• Growth habit: Medium-sized cap with features similar to shiitake, fruits on decaying hardwood

• Culinary value: Edible species with potential gourmet qualities, subject to ongoing study and use

Why grow Lentinula aciculospora:

• Rare species within the Lentinula genus with promising culinary appeal

• Thrives on hardwood logs and sawdust in warm humid environments

• Great for mushroom collectors, researchers, and gourmet growers

• Adds biodiversity to forest farming, permaculture, and mushroom gardens

• Suitable for experimental cultivation and exploration of new edible species

How to use:
Inoculate sterilized grain with Lentinula aciculospora liquid culture. Once colonized, transfer the grain spawn to supplemented hardwood sawdust or inoculate fresh-cut logs using plug spawn. Maintain shaded, moist conditions for colonization and fruiting. Fruiting typically occurs in cycles with proper humidity and temperature.

Lentinula aciculospora liquid culture is perfect for advanced mushroom growers, educators, and experimental cultivators looking to explore rare and underutilized edible fungi. Whether for research, forest-based cultivation, or gourmet trials, this species offers a unique addition to your mushroom cultivation portfolio.

*international orders will not include needle.

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