Ganoderma lucidum is one of the classic reishi species discussed in modern references and traditional use. It is known for a bitter taste and a tough fruiting body, so most people use it as tea or extracts.
Distribution and naming can get messy in the reishi world, but the takeaway for buyers is simple. This is a functional, bitter, woody mushroom you grow for processing, not for sautéing.
Best fit if you want to run a reliable reishi project on hardwood substrates and make your own tea, tincture, or dried slices.
Restricted FAE encourages antlers. Increase FAE for conks.
Distribution and naming can get messy in the reishi world, but the takeaway for buyers is simple. This is a functional, bitter, woody mushroom you grow for processing, not for sautéing.
Best fit if you want to run a reliable reishi project on hardwood substrates and make your own tea, tincture, or dried slices.
Restricted FAE encourages antlers. Increase FAE for conks.
- Medicinal
- Functional supplement
- Hardwood pellets or sawdust
- Hardwood supplemented w/ bran
- Hardwood & soy hulls (Master's mix)
- Indoor
- Side-Fruiting
Indirect light; 12 hours on, 12 hours off; Avoid strong direct light
- Intermediate
Frequently Asked Questions
1 x 10ml Luer Lock Syringe filled with sterile mushroom liquid culture
1 x Luer lock cap (attached to syringe)
1 x Disposable 16g Luer Lock Needle
1 x Alcohol Prep Pad (70% Isopropyl Alcohol)
1 x Luer lock cap (attached to syringe)
1 x Disposable 16g Luer Lock Needle
1 x Alcohol Prep Pad (70% Isopropyl Alcohol)
Rhizo Funga strives to produce superior liquid cultures by isolating and testing genetics from robust, high-performing specimens. Our lab utilizes advanced genetic isolation techniques, and aerates all liquid cultures ensuring vigorous mycelial growth, resulting in faster colonization, higher yields, and greater fruiting consistency .
To maintain optimal performance and purity, always refrigerate your cultures upon arrival and practice strict aseptic techniques during handling and inoculation.We guarantee liquid culture syringes for 30 days after delivery. If you feel your syringe arrived contaminated or not as described, Contact us for a free replacement.
Liquid culture is made by sterilizing a nutrient solution—usually light malt extract or honey diluted in water—and inoculating it with a clean mycelium sample. The culture is then incubated and gently stirred or aerated until the mycelium fully colonizes the liquid, creating a nutrient-rich starter ready to inoculate grain or substrate.
Simply inject 1–2 mL of liquid culture into a sterilized grain bag or jar through the injection port, or onto an agar plate. Shake the bag lightly once mycelium becomes visible (around 20–30 % colonized) to distribute growth evenly.
A spore syringe contains un-germinated spores—essentially the genetic lottery of a mushroom species. A liquid culture, on the other hand, contains live, actively growing mycelium that’s already been isolated for vigor and purity. That means faster, more reliable colonization.
If you’re using a magnetic stir plate or aerated setup, once or twice per day is plenty to keep the mycelium suspended and oxygenated. Hand-swirl jars gently every day or two to prevent the mycelium from forming dense clumps.
Only if it’s filtered or distilled first. Tap water can contain chlorine, minerals, or microbial contaminants that inhibit growth. Clean, low-mineral water gives the most consistent results and prevents cloudy contamination.