Description
FAST COLONISING, HIGH-YIELDING BEEFSTEAK MUSHROOM GENETICS IN LIQUID FORM
The Beefsteak Mushroom is a unique and special fungus. Due to its texture and reddish-brown colour, it is most often compared to a slice of raw beef (hence its name), which makes it a fantastic addition to many dishes. Beefsteak mushrooms grow wild and are valued for their flavour and satisfyingly firm, almost meaty texture.
Beefsteak mushrooms are rich in protein and fibre, vitamins and minerals. They are currently being studied for their nutritional profile, their bioactive compounds, and potential antioxidant benefits (1).
These mushrooms have a firm texture and a slightly tangy taste. Usually, they are sliced and then sautéed, grilled, or added to stews and sauces. They can also be eaten raw in salads and are good meat substitute for vegetarians.
Through extensive research and development, we've fine-tuned a unique blend of malt and yeast extracts that give your mycelium the perfect balance of protein and carbohydrates that it needs to grow. Ultimately, promoting healthy growth and rapid colonisation.
Our liquid cultures are crafted in our lab using pure mushroom cultures from our own commercial master cultures. We guarantee that every culture is 100% contaminant-free and rigorously tested to ensure the health and quality of every strain.
THE BENEFITS
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Grow faster and skip the 1 to 4 week spore germination period
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Start with a high-quality, proven strain instead of gambling on the random genetics of a multi-spore syringe
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Easy to use, simply inject the culture directly into fresh hardwood logs or stumps for successful colonisation.
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Specially selected strains optimised for high yield, nutrient density and flavour
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Guaranteed to produce mushrooms or we’ll replace your culture free of charge
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Save money by growing your own mushrooms at home
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Beefsteak mushroom is packed with bioactive compounds like beta glucan
HOW TO USE
The process is simple:
1. Preparation: Take your culture syringe and shake it vigorously for 10 seconds. Unscrew the syringe cap. Fit the sterile needle onto the syringe.
2. Inoculation: Inject 5ml of liquid culture into fresh hardwood logs or stumps for colonisation.
3. Colonisation: Over several weeks to months, the mycelium will establish itself before producing fruiting bodies in suitable conditions.
GROWING CONDITIONS
Substrate: Fresh hardwood logs, particularly oak or chestnut, or freshly cut stumps.
Temperature:
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Colonisation: Around 25°C (77°F) for optimal mycelium growth.
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Fruiting: 18-24°C (64-75°F) to encourage primordia formation.
Humidity: High humidity (over 80%) is essential for healthy, large fruits. Ensure good airflow and avoid excessive moisture.
Light:
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Colonisation: Complete darkness is preferred for rapid colonisation.
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Fruiting: Indirect sunlight or ambient light is sufficient.
Fresh Air Exchange (FAE): Proper ventilation is necessary to provide the growing mushrooms with fresh air and prevent the buildup of carbon dioxide, which can inhibit growth.
Sterility: Maintaining a clean and sterile environment is paramount to prevent contamination from other fungi or bacteria, which can compete with the mycelium and hinder its growth.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
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Clean Beefsteak Mushroom liquid mycelium in a 10ml sterile sealed syringe
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Sterile 16G x 1.5″ needle and 70% IPA alcohol swab
STORAGE
For long-term storage, keep liquid culture syringes in a dark place and preferably in a fridge at 2 to 8°C. They will last up to a year or more if stored correctly. Only certain tropical species like the Pink Oyster should be stored at room temperature.