Hypsizygus tessulatus : Shimeji, Beech Mushroom Culture Slant

Culture supplied as living mycelium in a test tube slant. Culture can be stored under refrigeration for several months. Slants are best suited for long distance travel, or long term culture storage. To ensure freshness of culture, slant requests are made to order, please allow 2-4 weeks for processing and shipment.

Substrate: Hardwood sawdust/chips, straw
Colonization/Fruiting Temperatures: 70-75F/55-65F

Hypsizygus tessulatus is an oyster-like mushroom with a superior density. It is easy to grow, and lacks the extremely high spore loads associated with other oyster species.

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.