{"product_id":"straw-mushroom-liquid-culture-5-pack","title":"Straw Liquid Culture 5 Pack | Mushroom Liquid Culture","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Mushroom Liquid Culture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Straw 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\u003eStraw 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: Pink Oyster (Pleurotus djamor), Blue Oyster (Pleurotus columbinus), Fried Chicken (Lyophyllum decastes), Paddy Straw (Volvariella volvacea), Pioppino (Agrocybe aegerita)\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\u003eStraw Liquid Culture 5 Pack — Pack Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Straw Mushroom Cultures 5 Pack brings together five species that all perform well on straw substrate, the most accessible and affordable substrate for cultivators who want to grow without a pressure cooker setup. Straw can be pasteurized rather than fully sterilized, which opens mushroom cultivation to a wider audience. All five species in this pack are proven straw performers that we have tested in our lab and sold to customers for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStraw Liquid Culture 5 Pack — Included Species\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePink Oyster (Pleurotus djamor) Liquid Culture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fastest straw colonizer in the pack. Pink oyster dominates pasteurized straw in warm conditions and produces dense clusters of vivid pink fruiting bodies within weeks of inoculation. If your space runs warm and you want the fastest possible turnaround on straw substrate, this is the one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePink Oyster — 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;\"\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#F9F9F9;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003ePasteurized straw — no sterilization required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:white;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eFruiting temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:white;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003e70 to 85°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#F9F9F9;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eSpeed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#F9F9F9;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eOne of the fastest straw colonizers we carry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:white;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eInoculation rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:white;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:#F9F9F9;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eStorage life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#F9F9F9;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\u003ePink Oyster 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: Pleurotaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenus: Pleurotus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecies: Pleurotus djamor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlue Oyster (Pleurotus columbinus) Liquid Culture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cool-weather straw champion. Blue oyster colonizes pasteurized straw reliably at room temperature and fruits dense clusters of grey-blue caps without a pressure cooker in sight. It is the benchmark for accessible straw cultivation and the species we reach for first when someone asks for a low-barrier starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlue Oyster — 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;\"\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#F9F9F9;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003ePasteurized straw — the classic low-barrier straw cultivation combination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:white;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eFruiting temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:white;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003e55 to 72°F\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\u003eBlue Oyster 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: Pleurotaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenus: Pleurotus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecies: Pleurotus columbinus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFried Chicken Mushroom (Lyophyllum decastes) Liquid Culture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn underutilized edible that grows in dense clusters on a range of substrates including straw and woodchip-amended beds. The name comes from the flavor when cooked, genuinely reminiscent of fried chicken in a way that makes it stand out in the gourmet edible category. It is one of those species that customers come back for after the first harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFried Chicken 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;\"\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#F9F9F9;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eStraw, woodchip beds, enriched outdoor beds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:white;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:white;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eDense cluster-forming; multiple flushes\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\u003eFried Chicken 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: Lyophyllaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenus: Lyophyllum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecies: Lyophyllum decastes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePaddy Straw Mushroom (Volvariella volvacea) Liquid Culture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional Southeast Asian straw mushroom, the species in most canned mushroom products sold throughout the world. Volvariella volvacea is a warm-weather tropical species that requires genuine heat, 85 to 95°F, which makes it a challenge outside of summer in most North American climates. For cultivators with access to those temperatures it is a consistent and fast producer on rice straw and similar substrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePaddy Straw 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;\"\u003e85 to 95°F — requires genuine heat, not just warm conditions\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;\"\u003eRice straw, paddy straw, pasteurized straw blends\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\u003ePaddy Straw 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: Pluteaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenus: Volvariella\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecies: Volvariella volvacea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePioppino (Agrocybe aegerita) Liquid Culture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePioppino performs well on pasteurized straw as well as hardwood sawdust, which makes it unusually versatile and well suited to a straw-focused collection. The firm texture and nutty flavor make it one of the more distinctive species in this pack from a culinary standpoint, and one that chefs and farmers markets customers consistently respond to well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePioppino — 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;\"\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#F9F9F9;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003ePasteurized straw works well; also performs on supplemented hardwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:white;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003eFruiting temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:white;padding:4pt 6pt;\"\u003e55 to 75°F\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\u003ePioppino 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: Agrocybe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecies: Agrocybe aegerita\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStraw Liquid Culture 5 Pack — Cultivation Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll five species in the Straw Mushroom pack colonize and fruit on pasteurized straw, making this a genuinely accessible collection for cultivators who want to skip the pressure cooker. Temperature management is the main variable, Paddy Straw needs genuine warmth while Blue Oyster prefers cool conditions. 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\/hardwood-log-mushroom-liquid-culture-5-pack\"\u003eHardwood Log Liquid Culture 5 Pack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.out-grow.com\/products\/outdoor-garden-mushroom-liquid-culture-5-pack\"\u003eOutdoor Garden Liquid Culture 5 Pack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.out-grow.com\/products\/popular-edible-mushroom-liquid-culture-5-pack\"\u003ePopular Edible Liquid Culture 5 Pack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Out-Grow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50304317227201,"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\/straw-mushroom-liquid-culture-5-pack","provider":"Out Grow","version":"1.0","type":"link"}