Cordyceps Militaris
Cordyceps militaris is a unique and highly sought-after functional mushroom known for its bright orange fruiting bodies and distinctive growth cycle. Unlike other gourmet species, Cordyceps grows on a nutrient-rich substrate rather than grain or sawdust, making it a truly fascinating species for hobbyists and advanced growers.
🔥 Why Grow Cordyceps Militaris?
- Striking bright orange fruiting bodies
- One of the most popular functional mushrooms worldwide
- Grows in jars or tubs — no traditional fruiting chamber needed
- Highly rewarding and visually impressive
🧪 Produced in Our UK Sterile Lab
All Cordyceps cultures are produced fresh in our HEPA-filtered UK laboratory. Each batch is strain-verified and test-grown to ensure clean, vigorous mycelium capable of strong pigmentation and reliable fruiting.
🧬 Choose Your Format
1. Liquid Culture (10ml)
A clean, high-quality culture ideal for inoculating sterilised rice-based substrates. The easiest and fastest way to begin a Cordyceps grow.
2. Agar Culture Plate
A sterile petri dish containing active Cordyceps mycelium. Perfect for expansion, isolation, or creating master cultures.
3. Agar Slant
A long-term culture tube with Cordyceps grown on angled agar. Ideal for strain preservation and maintaining a strong culture library.
4. Cordyceps Grow Kit
A ready-to-fruit jar or tub pre-prepared with the correct nutrient-rich substrate. Simply inoculate, incubate, and watch bright orange Cordyceps develop.
📦 What You’ll Receive
- Your chosen Cordyceps culture format
- Fresh, sterile culture produced in our UK lab
- Instructions tailored specifically for Cordyceps
- The Mushroom Lab sterility guarantee
🛡️ Sterility Guarantee
If your Cordyceps culture arrives contaminated or compromised, we will replace it free of charge.
🚚 Fast UK Delivery
All orders are shipped from our UK sterile lab and typically arrive in 1–3 working days.