{"product_id":"maitake-liquid-culture-syringe","title":"Maitake Liquid Culture Syringe, Grifola frondosa","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"454\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"152\"\u003eMaitake Liquid Culture Syringe\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium mushroom culture for growing \u003cstrong data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"216\"\u003eMaitake mushrooms\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"252\"\u003eHen of the Woods\u003c\/strong\u003e. Known by its Latin name \u003cstrong data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"298\"\u003eGrifola frondosa\u003c\/strong\u003e, Maitake is a prized gourmet and functional mushroom loved for its rich savoury flavour, earthy aroma, frilled clustered growth, and strong culinary value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"744\"\u003eMaitake is highly valued by chefs, home growers, and mycology enthusiasts because it produces beautiful layered clusters with a deep umami flavour and excellent texture. It is a rewarding species for growers who want to cultivate something more distinctive than standard Oyster mushrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1i23w7r\" data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"769\"\u003e🔥 Why Grow Maitake?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"911\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"805\"\u003eAlso known as Hen of the Woods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"808\"\u003eA famous gourmet mushroom recognised for its frilled, layered clusters and premium culinary reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"944\"\u003eBeautiful frond like growth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"947\"\u003eProduces attractive clustered fruiting bodies with curled edges and a distinctive wild mushroom appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eRich earthy flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003eMaitake has a deep savoury flavour that works beautifully in soups, stir fries, broths, risottos, pasta, and roasted dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003ePopular gourmet and functional mushroom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003eA highly sought after species valued by chefs, growers, and functional mushroom enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003eRewarding to grow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003eA brilliant mushroom for cultivators who want a more specialist and impressive growing project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003eExcellent on hardwood based substrates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003ePerforms well on supplemented sawdust, hardwood pellets, Master’s Mix, and suitable wood based fruiting blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003eGreat for culture expansion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003eIdeal for grain inoculation, agar work, culture testing, and building a premium mushroom culture library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"ijltb5\" data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003e🧪 Produced in Our UK Sterile Lab\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"2092\"\u003eAll \u003cstrong data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003eMaitake liquid culture syringes\u003c\/strong\u003e are produced fresh in our HEPA filtered UK sterile laboratory. Each syringe is prepared using clean sterile technique to help ensure healthy, vigorous \u003cstrong data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2017\"\u003eGrifola frondosa\u003c\/strong\u003e mycelium suitable for grain inoculation, agar work, and culture expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2288\"\u003eOur Maitake mushroom culture is made for growers who want a clean, reliable starting point for cultivating this premium gourmet and functional mushroom at home or in a small scale growing setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1nivebc\" data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2332\"\u003e🧬 Maitake Liquid Culture Syringe, 10ml\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2481\"\u003eEach syringe contains \u003cstrong data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2390\"\u003e10ml of Maitake liquid culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, containing active \u003cstrong data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2430\"\u003eGrifola frondosa\u003c\/strong\u003e mycelium suspended in a sterile nutrient solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2483\" data-end=\"2777\"\u003eThis liquid culture syringe is ideal for inoculating sterilised grain, liquid media, or agar before expanding to a suitable hardwood based fruiting substrate. 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