Maitake Liquid Culture Syringe
A live, lab-isolated Maitake liquid culture — the prized “Hen of the Woods,” valued as both culinary and functional. ISO 7 prepared in a 10cc Luer-Lok syringe, ready to inoculate hardwood or grain.
$18.99
Products Description
Maitake Liquid Culture Syringe
The Maitake liquid culture is a live, lab-isolated culture of Grifola frondosa — the prized “Hen of the Woods,” valued in equal measure as a gourmet and functional mushroom. Each 10cc syringe is ISO 7 prepared, ready to inoculate hardwood or grain.
Maitake grows as a large, ruffled rosette of overlapping gray-brown fronds, resembling the fluffed feathers of a sitting hen. The clustered, fan-like structure is unmistakable and dramatic at full size.
In the kitchen it’s rich and earthy with a firm, savory texture. It’s equally sought after as a functional mushroom, giving it dual appeal for growers.
Why Maitake Stands Out
Our Maitake liquid culture is isolated for clean, vigorous growth of a mushroom that’s notoriously prized and often hard to source. Its dual culinary and functional value makes it a rewarding, high-interest grow.
Feathered, earthy, and coveted — Maitake is a gourmet and functional prize.
Cultivation Notes
Maitake favors supplemented hardwood and colonizes more slowly than oysters, rewarding patience. Expand the culture to grain or agar, then fruit on a hardwood-based block. It’s a more advanced grow, best for cultivators ready for a longer timeline.
Feathered. Earthy. Prized.
If you are looking for a Maitake liquid culture syringe to grow this sought-after culinary and functional mushroom, this culture delivers a clean, vigorous start.
Browse all gourmet liquid cultures, or start with a more forgiving hardwood grow like Shiitake 3782 liquid culture.
New to liquid culture? Read How to Use a Liquid Culture, or pair it with our grain spawn.
Specifications
- Volume: 10cc
- Preparation: Sterile lab-prepared
- Storage: Refrigeration recommended
- Shelf Life: Up to 12 months (refrigerated)
- Intended Use: Microscopy & research
What’s Included
- 1 × 10cc syringe
- 1 × Sterile 16g needle (manufacturer sealed)
- 1 × Sterile isopropyl alcohol swab
Our Brand
Built for Consistency
Liquid Myco focuses on delivering clean, reliable cultures prepared in controlled lab environments. Each product is developed with precision to support consistent performance across microscopy and research applications.
Disclaimer
This product is intended for microscopy and research purposes only. Not intended for cultivation or consumption.
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