Description
The Hen of the Woods Mushroom, scientifically known as Grifola frondosa and also popularly known as “Maitake,” is an annual wild mushroom that predominantly grows at the base of hardwood trees, especially oaks, in the eastern regions of North America. The name ‘Hen of the Woods’ aptly describes its appearance: the mushroom forms a clustered, rounded mass of grayish-brown, fan-shaped caps that emerge from a single, branched, whitish stem, collectively resembling the ruffled feathers of a chicken. This distinctive growth pattern, along with its natural habitat, makes it a notable species in the world of mycology.
In addition to its culinary appeal, the Hen of the Woods Mushroom is esteemed in Asia, where it is known as “maitake” or “dancing mushroom,” for its purported medicinal properties. These include potential benefits to the immune system and improvements in blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels, which are subjects of ongoing research. Culinary enthusiasts appreciate the Hen of the Woods for its light, pleasant taste, and pungent aroma, as well as its firm texture. Whether fresh or rehydrated, these mushrooms excel when roasted, grilled, or sautéed, their meaty texture making them a versatile and desirable ingredient in a variety of dishes.
Overview of The Hen of The Woods Liquid Culture Syringe
Hen of The Woods Liquid Culture Syringe or LC, is perfect for your home mushroom research. This easy-to-use syringe is pre-filled with a living mycelium suspended in a nutrient broth of the famous Hen of The Woods mushroom strain, so you can begin researching the mushrooms immediately! In addition, our liquid culture syringes are made from high-end isolations that will speed your research efforts up to speed much faster than our spores!
Product Volume: 10 Milliliters
Ingredients: Thick Spores brand mushroom liquid culture syringes are made with 100% natural ingredients and are non-toxic.
Culture media: Extra Light Malt Extract or Potato Dextrose for maximum shelf life and protection from senescence.
Usage
How to use a mushroom liquid culture syringe:
Prepare the work area: Before you begin, ensure your workspace is clean and sanitized. You will need a clean surface to rest the syringe on and safe disposal for any used materials.
Handle the syringe with care to avoid any accidental spills or contamination.
Prepare the solution: Open the mushroom liquid culture syringe and make sure that the aqueous solution is clear, other than the mycelium. If the aqueous solution is cloudy, discard it and start with a new one.
Prepare a microscopy slide or sanitize the area to be penetrated by the dispensing needle
Dispense a small amount of the solution onto a microscopy slide, or inject 1 milliliter into the container you will use through a self-healing injection port.
Tips and Tricks for successful usage
Always be as clean as possible.
Wear clean clothing.
Practice good oral hygiene.
Wear new gloves every time.
Wipe all surfaces, including gloves, with disinfectant.
Do not introduce un-sanitized items into a sanitized work area.
Advantages of a liquid culture syringe over a spore syringe
A liquid culture syringe has a significant advantage over a spore syringe in terms of the time you do not have to wait for germination. A liquid culture syringe will save you weeks to months in your endeavor. Another advantage is that liquid cultures can be advanced genetic isolates that can outperform spores. Thick Spores sells only genetically isolated LC.
Shelf Life & Storage
Liquid Culture syringes have a shelf life of approximately three months before the nutrient broth becomes depleted of nutrients. Therefore, you must either use the LC before three months or transfer the mycelium in the syringe to a new and sterile medium with fresh nutrients.
Warranty
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At Thick Spores, we are committed to delivering high-quality products. If you encounter any issues, please refer to the guidelines below for our warranty terms.
Please Note: Our products are not intended for human consumption.
Spores and Liquid Culture Warranty Terms:
1. Damages During Shipping:
We will dispatch a replacement order free of charge on the next business day, provided you follow the above instructions.
We cannot offer refunds for packages damaged during transit. However, we will file a claim with the carrier's insurance and send a replacement order.
2. Contamination:
Our production utilizes a professional-grade laminar flow HEPA flowhood with a 12" thick filter, filtering to 0.02 microns. Therefore, contamination is highly unlikely to originate from our end.
To claim contamination, test the spores or liquid culture on agar and provide photographs showing our company name and the date. Also include pictures and descriptions of your equipment, again with our company name in the picture for verification puposes
We do not cover contaminated grain or third-party grow kits. Our warranty does not extend to customer errors in substrate preparation or third-party vendor issues.
3. Viability:
All batches are tested for viability prior to dispatch.
Non-viability is often due to mishandling post-delivery. Please bring your orders inside within 10 minutes of delivery.
If you cannot be home for delivery, arrange for an indoor PO BOX or similar for safe delivery.
Do not store your items in the refrigerator. It can become too cold. Room temperature is optimal.
Thick Spores is not liable for customer negligence.
For extreme climates, consider our next day air shipping option. If carrier mishandling (e.g., delays or lost orders) results in viability issues, we may replace the order at our discretion and a fee may be required.
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