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Shiitake 3770 Lentinula edodes

Shiitake 3770 Lentinula edodes

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Shiitake 3770

Lentinula edodes

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

Shiitake 3770 Lentinula edodes Liquid Culture, high-performing shiitake mushroom strain for hardwood log and sawdust cultivation

Shiitake 3770 is a vigorous commercial strain of Lentinula edodes known for its strong colonization, consistent yields, and thick meaty caps with excellent shelf life. This strain produces attractive mushrooms with a rich brown color and full-bodied texture, making it ideal for fresh market sales, culinary use, and long-term production. Shiitake 3770 is especially suited for log inoculation, supplemented sawdust blocks, and outdoor or controlled environment growing systems.

This premium liquid culture contains a clean, contaminant-free strain of Shiitake 3770 perfect for creating grain spawn. Once colonized, the grain can be transferred to sterilized hardwood sawdust bags or used to make plug spawn for outdoor log cultivation.

Key features:

  • Species: Lentinula edodes, Shiitake 3770 strain

  • Type: Liquid mushroom culture in sterile nutrient solution

  • Ideal for: Hardwood logs, sawdust blocks, plug spawn production, commercial and home cultivation

  • Growth habit: Medium to large caps with brown surface and white gills, grows in flushes

  • Culinary value: Gourmet edible mushroom with savory umami flavor, ideal for grilling, soups, stir-fries, and drying

Why grow Shiitake 3770 mushrooms:

  • High yield shiitake strain with uniform fruiting and superior quality

  • Excellent for commercial log cultivation and bag production systems

  • Strong colonization and short incubation periods

  • Adaptable to both outdoor seasonal and indoor controlled environments

  • Great for plug spawn production and long-term harvest cycles

How to use:
Inoculate sterilized grain with Shiitake 3770 liquid culture. Once the grain is fully colonized, transfer it to hardwood sawdust substrate or use it to make plug spawn for inoculating oak, maple, or other hardwood logs. Place logs or bags in a shaded, humid environment. After colonization and a resting period, soak to initiate fruiting. Mushrooms can be harvested in multiple flushes over the course of several years on logs.

Lentinula edodes Shiitake 3770 liquid culture is a professional-grade choice for growers looking to cultivate premium shiitake mushrooms with excellent size, texture, and market appeal. Whether you're growing for personal use, farmers markets, or restaurant supply, this strain delivers reliable results and gourmet flavor.

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

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