Cauliflower Mushroom Liquid Culture
Cauliflower Mushroom Liquid Culture
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| Species | Sparassis crispa |
| Difficulty ℹ️ | 🍄🍄🍄🍄 |
| Spore Coloration | White / Cream |
| Ecology |
Saprotrophic |
| Edibility | Choice |
Sparassis crispa can be very tasty but should be thoroughly cleaned before use. The folds may contain dirt and other material because, as it grows, the basidiocarp envelops objects such as pine needles. Italian gastronome Antonio Carluccio said that European S. crispa should be picked when creamy white, because once yellow it is too indigestible to eat. It is suitable for drying and reconstituting because it retains its cartilaginous texture and hence is good for soups.
Sparassis crispa grows in an entangled globe that is up to 60 centimetres (24 inches) in diameter. The lobes, which carry the spore-bearing surface, are flat and wavy, resembling lasagna noodles, coloured white to creamy yellow. When young they are tough and rubbery but later they become soft (they are monomitic). The odor is pleasant and the taste of the flesh mild.
Some photos on this page have been sourced under CC-BY-SA3.0, taken by bjoerns, Haltiamieli, and others.
What Is Liquid Culture?
What Is Liquid Culture?
Mushroom Liquid Culture is a nutrient solution with live mycelial bodies suspended in it. It comes in a filled 10cc syringe with a needle, and is entirely sterile!
Is Liquid Culture Different from Spores?
Is Liquid Culture Different from Spores?
It sure is! Mushroom spores are the microscopic "seeds" of mushrooms.
Liquid culture is when those seeds have "taken root", so to speak! Mushroom spores are very sturdy, and well suited to storage and transport.
Liquid culture offers you a way to add rocket fuel to your gourmet grows, and get to your desired fruiting bodies much faster!
Looking for spore syringes, instead of liquid culture? Head over here!
How Do I Store Liquid Culture?
How Do I Store Liquid Culture?
Keep your liquid culture ideally in the fridge for up to a year. You can also keep it in a cool dark place for 3~6 months.
How Do I Use Liquid Culture?
How Do I Use Liquid Culture?
Get yourself some substrate, an agar plate, or whatever medium you choose, attach the needle provided in your kit, and inject a small amount into your chosen medium!
When Will My Liquid Culture Ship?
When Will My Liquid Culture Ship?
Generally speaking, liquid cultures ships on the next shipping day. Check the calendar here!
Should I Consume Liquid Culture?
Should I Consume Liquid Culture?
No. None of our samples are for consumption under any circumstances.
While our liquid culture is made just from liquid sugars and distilled water, you should never consume it.
What Comes In My Package?
What Comes In My Package?
Each kit comes with 10cc of sterile, live mycelium in nutrient solution and a single 18Ga needle for use.
What if Something Goes Wrong?
What if Something Goes Wrong?
If you any questions as to the density, sterility or other concerns about your order please email me directly at support@southwesthshroomery.com.
Under no circumstances contact us about cultivation of active spores regardless of legality in your home location. Doing so will result in a cancellation of all open orders and denial of any future orders.
While all of our products are made in the most sterile conditions possible, sometimes contamination happens! I'll make it right!
