{"product_id":"chaga-mushroom-inonotus-obliquus-mushroom-culture","title":"Chaga Mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) Mushroom Culture","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChaga Mushroom Culture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChaga Mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) Mushroom Culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach culture plate is a 100x15mm petri dish inoculated with fresh Chaga Mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) mycelium growing on malt extract agar (MEA), and will arrive actively colonizing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChaga Mushroom Culture Lab Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Out-Grow's mycology lab, we have observed the following traits of this mushroom culture:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChaga Mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) mycelium appears white to cream on culture media, fine and diffuse at first before becoming denser, with some isolates forming orange-brown to black sclerotial masses or crusty zones on agar over time. Growth is slow to moderate, typically colonizing a 100mm plate in approximately 10-20 days at an optimal temperature of 72–79°F. Note: some strains form sclerotia on agar that dramatically change colony texture and color — this is normal. Growth can be irregular and may stall on overly rich media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMushroom Culture Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMushroom cultures, typically on MEA culture plates, are used to grow and preserve mycelium. In most cases, sterile transfers of agar wedges from this plate are used to inoculate fresh culture media or sterilized grain spawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMushroom Culture Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour mushroom culture can be wrapped in parafilm and stored at normal room temps, in a sealed baggie, for up to 6 months. Out-Grow recommends you replate your mushroom culture every 6 months to ensure longevity of your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore fully colonized plates at 35–43°F in high humidity inside sealed containers. Plan to transfer every 3-4 months to maintain culture viability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMushroom Cultures Are Made to Order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll mushroom culture plates are made to order. Once your order is received, Out-Grow will inoculate your plate within 1-3 days. Your mushroom culture will then be incubated in our mycology lab for approximately 7-14 days, or until clean healthy mycelium has been verified by our mycologist. Once verified, your order will be shipped promptly. Please allow an additional week for your mushroom culture to fully colonize upon arrival, as colonization time varies by species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"og-internal-links\" style=\"margin-top:16px;padding:16px;background:#f7f4ef;border-top:2px solid #c8d4c4;font-family:'Source Serif 4',Georgia,serif;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Libre Baskerville',serif;color:#1a2e1a;margin:0 0 10px;font-size:1.1rem;\"\u003eRelated Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:6px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chaga-mushroom-inonotus-obliquus\" style=\"color:#4a6e42;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eChaga Mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) Species Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-grow-chaga-mushroom-inonotus-obliquus\" style=\"color:#4a6e42;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eChaga Mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) Grow Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/chaga-mushroom-inonotus-obliquus\" style=\"color:#4a6e42;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eChaga Mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) Liquid Culture\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Out-Grow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50046512201921,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/7287\/5201\/files\/Mushroom_Culture_Plate.png?v=1773334304","url":"https:\/\/www.out-grow.com\/products\/chaga-mushroom-inonotus-obliquus-mushroom-culture","provider":"Out Grow","version":"1.0","type":"link"}