{"product_id":"fall-harvest-mushroom-liquid-culture-5-pack","title":"Fall Harvest Liquid Culture 5 Pack | Mushroom Liquid Culture","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Mushroom Liquid Culture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Fall Harvest 5 Pack is a premium mushroom liquid culture: live, lab-verified mycelium suspended in sterile nutrient broth and ready to inoculate your grow medium. Each set ships with sterile needles for clean, reliable transfers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFall Harvest Liquid Culture 5 Pack — Product Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive 10–12cc liquid culture syringes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes: Maitake (Grifola frondosa), Chicken of the Woods (Laetiporus sulphureus), Chestnut (Pholiota adiposa), Cauliflower Mushroom (Sparassis crispa), King Stropharia (Stropharia rugosoannulata)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach syringe contains viable mycelium in sterile nutrient broth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore liquid culture syringes at normal room temperature in the original packaging for 6 or more months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips with sterile needles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFall Harvest Liquid Culture 5 Pack — Pack Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fall Harvest Mushroom Cultures 5 Pack brings together five species that are at their best in autumn, the species that define the fall foraging calendar and that perform well in the cool, moist conditions of September through November. Every species in this pack has peak production in fall, either because that is when outdoor establishment produces fruiting bodies or because the cooler indoor temperatures of autumn suit their fruiting requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFall Harvest Liquid Culture 5 Pack — Included Species\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaitake (Grifola frondosa) Liquid Culture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaitake is the definition of the fall harvest mushroom, the overlapping fronds at the base of oak trees that foragers search for each September and October. In our part of Illinois, maitake season runs roughly from late August through October. Outdoor oak stump inoculation is the cultivation approach that gets the best results, with harvest timed to the same fall window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaitake — Out-Grow Lab Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"624\" style=\"width:6.5in;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"312\" style=\"background:#4A7C59;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:white;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"312\" style=\"background:#4A7C59;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:white;\"\u003eOut-Grow Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:white;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eCulture medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:white;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eLME + dextrose, 2% + 2% in distilled water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#F9F9F9;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eSeason\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#F9F9F9;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eLate August through October peak; classic fall harvest species\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:white;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eBest approach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:white;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eOutdoor oak stump inoculation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#F9F9F9;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eInoculation rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#F9F9F9;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003e2 to 3cc per quart of sterilized grain or hardwood substrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:white;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eStorage life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:white;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003e6 or more months at normal room temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaitake Taxonomy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKingdom: Fungi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivision: Basidiomycota\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass: Agaricomycetes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrder: Polyporales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily: Meripilaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenus: Grifola\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecies: Grifola frondosa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChicken of the Woods (Laetiporus sulphureus) Liquid Culture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChicken of the Woods fruits from spring through late fall on hardwood logs and stumps, but fall is often the most productive season in temperate climates. The vivid orange and yellow brackets are unmistakable on oak and cherry, and cultivated log specimens produce the same quality as wild-foraged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChicken of the Woods — Out-Grow Lab Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"624\" style=\"width:6.5in;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"312\" style=\"background:#4A7C59;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:white;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"312\" style=\"background:#4A7C59;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:white;\"\u003eOut-Grow Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:white;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eCulture medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:white;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eLME + dextrose, 2% + 2% in distilled water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#F9F9F9;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eSeason\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#F9F9F9;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eSpring through fall; often most productive in autumn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:white;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eBest approach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:white;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eFresh oak log inoculation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#F9F9F9;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eInoculation rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#F9F9F9;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003e2 to 3cc per quart of sterilized grain or hardwood substrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:white;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eStorage life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:white;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003e6 or more months at normal room temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChicken of the Woods Taxonomy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKingdom: Fungi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivision: Basidiomycota\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass: Agaricomycetes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrder: Polyporales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily: Polyporaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenus: Laetiporus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecies: Laetiporus sulphureus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChestnut Mushroom (Pholiota adiposa) Liquid Culture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChestnut Mushroom thrives in the 55 to 68°F range that autumn naturally provides in most of North America, making fall the ideal indoor production season for this species. The dense caramel-brown clusters are visually striking and the mild nutty flavor is a genuine step up from the standard oyster mushroom harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChestnut Mushroom — Out-Grow Lab Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"624\" style=\"width:6.5in;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"312\" style=\"background:#4A7C59;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:white;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"312\" style=\"background:#4A7C59;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:white;\"\u003eOut-Grow Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:white;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eCulture medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:white;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eLME + dextrose, 2% + 2% in distilled water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#F9F9F9;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eFruiting temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#F9F9F9;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003e55 to 68°F — autumn is the natural indoor production window\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:white;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:white;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eSupplemented hardwood sawdust\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#F9F9F9;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eInoculation rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#F9F9F9;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003e2 to 3cc per quart of sterilized grain or hardwood substrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:white;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eStorage life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:white;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003e6 or more months at normal room temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChestnut Mushroom Taxonomy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKingdom: Fungi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivision: Basidiomycota\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass: Agaricomycetes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrder: Agaricales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily: Strophariaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenus: Pholiota\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecies: Pholiota adiposa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCauliflower Mushroom (Sparassis crispa) Liquid Culture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCauliflower Mushroom grows at the base of conifers in the wild and fruits in late summer and fall. The massive cream-colored frond mass is one of the most dramatic fall forest finds, and cultivated specimens on conifer sawdust substrate produce in the same seasonal window with appropriate temperature management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCauliflower Mushroom — Out-Grow Lab Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"624\" style=\"width:6.5in;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"312\" style=\"background:#4A7C59;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:white;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"312\" style=\"background:#4A7C59;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:white;\"\u003eOut-Grow Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:white;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eCulture medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:white;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eLME + dextrose, 2% + 2% in distilled water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#F9F9F9;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eSeason\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#F9F9F9;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eLate summer and fall in wild; grown on conifer substrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:white;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eVisual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:white;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eAmong the most visually distinctive fall mushrooms — large frond mass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#F9F9F9;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eInoculation rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#F9F9F9;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003e2 to 3cc per quart of sterilized grain or hardwood substrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:white;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eStorage life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:white;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003e6 or more months at normal room temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCauliflower Mushroom Taxonomy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKingdom: Fungi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivision: Basidiomycota\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass: Agaricomycetes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrder: Polyporales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily: Sparassidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenus: Sparassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecies: Sparassis crispa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKing Stropharia (Stropharia rugosoannulata) Liquid Culture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing Stropharia established in woodchip beds through spring and summer fruits heavily through fall in temperate climates. The large red-wine-capped fruiting bodies come up prolifically as autumn arrives, and established beds continue producing until the first hard frost. It is the most accessible outdoor production target in this pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKing Stropharia — Out-Grow Lab Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"624\" style=\"width:6.5in;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"312\" style=\"background:#4A7C59;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:white;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"312\" style=\"background:#4A7C59;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:white;\"\u003eOut-Grow Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:white;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eCulture medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:white;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eLME + dextrose, 2% + 2% in distilled water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#F9F9F9;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eSeason\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#F9F9F9;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eHeavy fall production from established spring beds; fruits until first hard frost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:white;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eAccessibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:white;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eMost accessible outdoor species in this pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#F9F9F9;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eInoculation rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#F9F9F9;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003e2 to 3cc per quart of sterilized grain or hardwood substrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:white;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eStorage life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:white;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003e6 or more months at normal room temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKing Stropharia Taxonomy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKingdom: Fungi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivision: Basidiomycota\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass: Agaricomycetes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrder: Agaricales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily: Strophariaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenus: Stropharia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecies: Stropharia rugosoannulata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFall Harvest Liquid Culture 5 Pack — Cultivation Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fall Harvest pack combines outdoor species that peak in autumn with indoor cold-season producers that benefit from the naturally cooler temperatures of fall. All five species are fully cultivatable from the liquid cultures provided. All syringes ship from our McConnell, Illinois lab ready to inoculate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Liquid Cultures \u0026amp; Collections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.out-grow.com\/collections\/mushroom-liquid-culture-bundles\"\u003eShop All Mushroom Liquid Culture Bundles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.out-grow.com\/collections\/mushroom-substrate\"\u003eMushroom Substrate Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.out-grow.com\/collections\/grain-bags\"\u003eGrain Spawn Bags\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.out-grow.com\/collections\/mushroom-culture\"\u003eMushroom Culture Plates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.out-grow.com\/products\/wild-agaricus-mushroom-liquid-culture-5-pack\"\u003eWild Agaricus Liquid Culture 5 Pack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.out-grow.com\/products\/honey-mushroom-liquid-culture-4-pack\"\u003eHoney Mushroom Liquid Culture 4 Pack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.out-grow.com\/products\/puffball-mushroom-liquid-culture-5-pack\"\u003ePuffball Liquid Culture 5 Pack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Out-Grow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50304318079169,"sku":null,"price":42.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/7287\/5201\/files\/5_pack_cultures.jpg?v=1734987233","url":"https:\/\/www.out-grow.com\/products\/fall-harvest-mushroom-liquid-culture-5-pack","provider":"Out Grow","version":"1.0","type":"link"}