Grow good functional mushrooms with Zombie Mushrooms’ Hen of the Woods Liquid Culture Syringe. This culture grows impressive bunches with overlapping gray-brown parts that look like a hen's feathers. Hen of the Woods (Grifola frondosa), also called Maitake or “dancing mushroom,” tastes rich and earthy and has a firm, meaty feel that chefs and health enthusiasts really like.
If you grow food mushrooms and want culinary excellence, care about wellness and want to try functional types, or have grown mushrooms before and want to add to your collection, our 10mL liquid culture syringe has mushroom growth checked in a lab. It helps you get consistent, impressive harvests of this coveted woodland treasure.
What Is It?
This is our 10mL Hen of the Woods (Grifola frondosa) Liquid Culture Syringe. It has robust mushroom growth in liquid food, ready for immediate inoculation and guaranteed contaminant-free. Hen of the Woods mushrooms develop spectacular layered clusters of grayish-brown fronds, offering an exceptional umami-rich flavor profile and substantial texture that enhances countless culinary applications while providing remarkable nutritional benefits.
The living mycelium in this solution has been carefully selected for abundant cluster formation, structural complexity, and concentrated bioactive compounds. Our specialized strain grows well while maintaining the distinctive appearance, flavor complexity, and nutritional density that makes Hen of the Woods highly sought after by discriminating chefs, foragers, and health-conscious consumers worldwide.
Features
We made our Hen of the Woods Liquid Culture using science, focusing on genetic expression and potency. This premium starter provides distinct advantages for cultivators seeking both culinary excellence and functional benefits. Here’s what distinguishes our liquid culture:
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Very clean - Produced in controlled laboratory environments to eliminate contamination risks.
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Easy to use right - Engineered syringe design allows targeted inoculation for optimal substrate penetration.
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Works best on hardwood - Specifically selected genetics for superior performance on supplemented hardwood.
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Lasts a long time - Maintains full cellular activity for 6+ months when properly refrigerated.
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Can start many projects - Single syringe initiates numerous cultivation projects for exceptional value.
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Expert help - QR code links to specialized cultivation protocols for this intermediate-level species.
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You can see it grow - Transparent housing permits examination of mycelial development before use.
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Full starter kit - Includes alcohol prep pad for proper sterilization protocol.
Specifications
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Hen of the Woods (Grifola frondosa)
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Grain spawn
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Recommend using a 5ml liquid culture for a 3lb milo grain bag
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Growing substrate
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Hardwood
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Incubation
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Temperature
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73-77F
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Duration
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10-15days
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Fruiting induction
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Temperature
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53-59F
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Relative Humidity
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95-97%
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Duration
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7-12 days
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Light
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800-1500 lux
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Flushes
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Number
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2
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Interval
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8-10 days
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Why Choose Our Hen of the Woods Liquid Culture?
Hen of the Woods liquid culture is the most reliable method for cultivating this prized woodland species. Our carefully selected strain delivers consistent results with proper technique. When you choose our liquid culture syringe, you access premium genetics in an accessible format. Here’s why our Hen of the Woods liquid culture stands apart:
1. Great for cooking
Our liquid culture has been specifically selected for superior flavor development and texture. One 10mL syringe initiates multiple cultivation projects with genetics optimized for the rich umami profile that makes this mushroom a chef’s treasure. This specialized strain has been selected for both visual appeal and flavor complexity, producing the characteristically layered fronds with concentrated savory compounds.
Culinary enthusiasts appreciate the exceptional taste profile, while experienced mycologists value the reliable expression of classic Maitake characteristics. Precision application ensures even colonization patterns that translate to uniform cluster formation with maximum culinary potential.
2. Keeps the good stuff
Our liquid culture preserves the complete spectrum of bioactive compounds that have made Hen of the Woods a subject of extensive research. Unlike commercial cultures that may sacrifice medicinal potential for yield, our liquid culture maintains the beta-glucan content and other functional compounds that have attracted scientific interest.
This biological integrity ensures your cultivation will produce mushrooms with the complete nutritional profile that defines premium Maitake—rich in immune-supporting polysaccharides, antioxidants, and micronutrients. Our selected strain consistently expresses the concentration of functional compounds that distinguish Hen of the Woods as both a culinary and wellness treasure.
3. Good for intermediate growers
The measured 10mL format contains millions of viable cells selected for reliable performance in home cultivation environments. Our Hen of the Woods strain demonstrates excellent colonization vigor, breaking down hardwood substrates efficiently while demonstrating resistance to common contaminants. This resilience makes Hen of the Woods an excellent option for cultivators ready to advance beyond beginner species.
Liquid culture provides maximum genetic potential in minimal storage space with straightforward application requirements. For mycologists seeking to expand their cultivation repertoire into more rewarding intermediate species, our Hen of the Woods culture offers an ideal progression with exceptional rewards.
4. Can grow it any time of year
Our transparent liquid culture syringe allows year-round cultivation of this traditionally seasonal woodland treasure. Wild Hen of the Woods typically fruits only in fall, but our domesticated strain allows cultivation in any season with proper temperature management. This perpetual availability enables consistent access to fresh Maitake regardless of natural seasonal limitations.
Precision application enables multiple cultivation cycles throughout the year, providing continuous harvests of this otherwise time-restricted delicacy. This scheduling flexibility benefits both home enthusiasts and small-scale commercial growers seeking consistent production of high-value specialty mushrooms throughout the calendar year.
How To Use It
Using Hen of the Woods liquid culture requires attention to substrate quality and temperature management. This specialized solution supports multiple cultivation approaches for this intermediate-level species. Here are recommended applications:
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Put right on material - Inject 5mL into clean bags with supplemented hardwood substrate. Distribute across multiple points for uniform colonization. Keep at 73 to 77°F for 10 to 15 days until it grows all over.
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Make grain spawn - Use 5mL to start growth in clean 3lb milo grain bags. Keep at 73 to 77°F until fully colonized, then transfer to a supplemented hardwood substrate (1:4 ratio) for optimal development.
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Make growth on agar - Put 3 to 4 drops on agar plates with food. Monitor rhizomorphic patterns, select vigorous sectors, and maintain cultures for strain preservation.
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Make more liquid - Inject 2 to 3mL into larger vessels of sterile nutrient solution to multiply your culture supply for future projects or experimental applications.
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After it grows all over, make it start making mushrooms - Lower temperature to 53 to 59°F. Keep humidity 95 to 97%. Give 800 to 1500 lux indirect light. Fruiting structures typically appear within 7 to 12 days. Expect 2 large harvests about 8-10 days apart.
Grow Nature’s Food Treasure. Order today!
Get your Hen of the Woods Liquid Culture Syringe now. It’s scientifically optimized, flavor-enhanced, and filled with cultivation potential. Our genetics produce spectacular feathered clusters with rich, savory flavor.
They feature concentrated beta-glucans and immune-supporting compounds, making Maitake a staple in traditional wellness practices for centuries. It comes in a small, exact system that can start many projects.
Make Your Growing System Better—Add Hen Of The Woods Grain Spawn Bag 3LB
Successful Maitake cultivators pair our liquid culture syringe with Hen Of The Woods Grain Spawn Bag 3LB for superior results. This creates an optimized cultivation system that accelerates your growing timeline. These ready-to-use bags are already inoculated with vigorous Maitake mycelium, allowing you to bypass the initial colonization phase and move directly to substrate spawning.
This integrated approach dramatically speeds up production time and increases total yield potential. The pre-colonized grain can be transferred directly to your hardwood substrate, ensuring consistent, impressive fruiting without the waiting period required when starting from liquid culture alone.
Add Hen Of The Woods Grain Spawn Bag 3LB to your order for professional-quality cultivation results with significantly faster timelines!
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Exact Tools - Syringes, needles, and laminar flow equipment.
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Growing Material - Specialized hardwood formulations and supplementation compounds.
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Lab Equipment - Humidity systems, temperature controllers, and growing chambers.
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