Speckled Chestnut Liquid Culture

Speckled Chestnut Mushroom Liquid Culture (Pholiota adiposa) Discover the beauty and flavour of this unique gourmet mushroom with our premium Speckled Chestnut liquid culture. Known for its rich, nutty taste and striking speckled caps, Pholiota adiposa produces dense clusters of golden-brown fruiting bodies that stand out both visually and culinarily. A fantastic addition for growers seeking something distinctive and rewarding. This culture is lab-prepared under sterile conditions and suspended in a nutrient-rich solution, making it ideal for hardwood-loving indoor grows or outdoor log inoculations. Perfect for hobbyists and small-scale commercial growers alike. Features: 1x 10ml of high-quality, actively growing culture 1x sterile needle Tested to ensure only mushroom mycelium is present Ideal for hardwood sawdust, logs, or supplemented substrates Suitable for expansion to grain, agar, or other media Suitable Substrates: Hardwood sawdust Enriched sawdust blocks Sterilized wood chips or logs How to Use: Shake Before UseGently shake the syringe to evenly distribute the mycelium throughout the liquid. Work SterileEnsure a clean work environment. Use a still air box or laminar flow hood, and sanitize all surfaces, tools, and gloves with 70% isopropyl alcohol. Inoculate SubstrateInject 1–2 ml of liquid culture into your sterile substrate—hardwood sawdust or a supplemented sawdust mix works best. Use a sterile needle and injection port for best results. IncubateKeep inoculated containers in the dark at 18–24°C (64–75°F). Colonization typically takes 2–3 weeks. Allow the mycelium to fully run through the substrate before fruiting. Introduce to Fruiting ConditionsMove to a fruiting chamber with high humidity, fresh air exchange, and indirect light. Speckled Chestnut prefers cooler temps (12–18°C / 54–64°F). Fruiting can take 7–14 days after colonization. Store under 5°C. Refrigerate. Use within 3 months for best results Note on Packaging: You may receive a “Beta Label” that lists Dextrose. We’ve since swapped to an Extra Light Malt Extract (ELME) formula for superior and more consistent mycelial growth. We are simply using up our remaining label stock to reduce waste!