Red Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) Liquid Culture Syringe

Red Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) Liquid Culture Syringe is prepared from pure mushroom cultures and made with high-quality malt and yeast extracts. Liquid mycelium based on pure mushroom cultures is much more effective than spore-based cultures. The main advantage of liquid culture is that it spreads much more evenly through a jar of grain, ensuring faster colonization. The contents of the syringe are intended solely for colonizing substrates and not for direct consumption.

Experience a royal feeling with the Red Reishi mushroom, also known in traditional Chinese medicine as the ‘mushroom of immortality’. This mushroom has been highly valued for over 2,000 years, partly due to its rich presence of natural vitamins, nutrients, and adaptogens.

Content

These items are extra-packed in a resealable bag to prevent contamination:

• 1x 20 ml liquid culture in a syringe
• 1x alcohol swab
• 1x sterile needle

Use

• Add 1–2 ml per 1-liter jar of sterilized grain
• Shake well before use. Red Reishi mycelium grows slowly and sometimes irregularly. It may seem like nothing is happening, but growth has likely already begun

After use

• Store in the refrigerator again
• Dry the needle thoroughly with a new alcohol swab before replacing the protective cap to prevent rust
• Optional: briefly heat the needle with a lighter to evaporate any residual moisture. Allow to cool before replacing the cap
• Place the liquid culture in a ziplock bag and return to the refrigerator

These steps ensure the liquid culture remains effective and usable for as long as possible.

On which substrate does Red Reishi grow?

The best substrate is hardwood (preferably: oak, beech, birch, alder). For a more natural cultivation method, you can also grow Red Reishi outdoors on hardwood logs.

Phase 1: Growth conditions (mycelium growth)

• Temperature: 21 – 27°C
• Humidity: 95 – 100%
• Duration: 10 – 20 days
• Light: n/a

Phase 2: Primordia formation / fruiting

(For growing antler structures in closed bags)

• Temperature: 18 – 24°C
• Humidity: 95 – 100%
• Duration: 14 – 28 days
• Light: 200 – 500 lux, 4 – 8 hours per day

Phase 3: Start of fruiting

(For growing ‘conk’ shapes in open bags)

• Temperature: 21 – 27°C
• Humidity: 95 – 100%
• Duration: 14 – 28 days
• Light: 750 – 1,500 lux, 12 hours per day

Phase 4: Fruiting and harvest

• Temperature: 21 – 27°C
• Humidity: 80 – 85%
• Duration: 60 days
• Light: 750 – 1,500 lux
• Harvest cycle: 1 – 2 harvests within 90 – 120 days

Storage advice

• Use the liquid culture within 2 months
• Store in the refrigerator or another cool, dark place
• Avoid exposure to UV light