Hypsizygus tessulatus : Shimeji, Beech Mushroom Culture Syringe

Material provided in sterile aqueous solution using 10cc BD Luer-Lok syringes. One 1.5in 16ga needle will be provided for each syringe.

Cultivation Difficulty: Easy
Type: Edible (Medicinal)
Substrate: Hardwood sawdust/chips, straw
Colonization/Fruiting Temperatures: 70-75F/55-65F

Hypsizygus tessulatus is an oyster-like mushroom with a superior flavor and texture. It is easy to grow, very tasty and lacks the extremely high spore loads associated with other oyster species. There is some evidence of medicinal anti-tumor activity.

As with all oyster mushrooms, this species is very sensitive to high CO2 levels. Without proper air exchange the mushrooms will grow with reduced caps and elongated stems. For best texture and flavor, harvest the mushrooms before the cap flattens out.