Train Wrecker Mushroom Neolentinus lepideus

Train Wrecker Mushroom

Neolentinus lepideus

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

Train Wrecker Mushroom Neolentinus lepideus liquid culture, rare wood-decomposing mushroom for scientific study edible wild mushroom cultivation and fungal research

Neolentinus lepideus, famously known as the Train Wrecker Mushroom, is a rare wood-degrading fungus known for colonizing treated timber such as railroad ties, telephone poles, and lumber. This rugged mushroom features scaly caps, serrated gills, and a tough structure suited to harsh conditions. Though it can be edible when young and thoroughly cooked, it is most often grown for mycological interest, ecological study, and wood rot experimentation.

This high-quality liquid culture contains a clean and viable strain of Neolentinus lepideus, ideal for inoculating sterilized grain spawn. Once colonized, grain can be transferred to hardwood sawdust, pine chips, or treated wood blocks for educational or experimental setups.

Key features:

• Species: Neolentinus lepideus, commonly called the Train Wrecker Mushroom

• Type: Liquid mushroom culture in sterile nutrient solution

• Ideal for: Hardwood sawdust blocks, treated wood research, fungal decomposition studies

• Growth habit: Scaly convex caps with toothed edges, grows on pine and treated lumber

• Culinary note: Edible when young and cooked thoroughly, though mostly grown for research

Why grow Train Wrecker mushrooms:

• Rare species associated with railroads and timber decay

• Grows on tough substrates including treated wood and pine

• Popular in mycology education and fungal decomposition research

• Excellent for collectors and advanced growers

• Hardy and visually distinct mushroom species

How to use:
Inoculate sterilized grain with Train Wrecker Mushroom Neolentinus lepideus liquid culture. Transfer to pasteurized sawdust, pine wood chips, or natural wood pieces. Maintain moderate humidity and airflow. Fruiting can occur in outdoor or lab-based settings with suitable substrates.

Neolentinus lepideus liquid culture is ideal for scientific exploration, rare mushroom collections, and anyone curious about fungi that thrive on industrial and natural wood sources.

*international orders will not include needle.

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