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You are purchasing Cordyceps militaris – Caterpillar Fungus grain dry mycelium.
This listing is for MYCELIUM ONLY — the vegetative growth stage of the fungus.
✔️ Not a fresh mushroom
✔️ Not a dried mushroom
✔️ Not a food or ready-to-eat product
The mycelium is intended for cultivation and biological growing purposes.
About Cordyceps militaris Mycelium
Cordyceps militaris is an entomopathogenic fungus in the family Cordycipitaceae. Its mycelium develops on organic substrates, often artificially cultivated on grains or insect-based media, and plays a role in biomass production for research, cultivation, or biotechnological purposes.
The mature fungus (not included in this sale) is characterized by:
Bright orange to reddish fruiting bodies
Club-shaped, slender stipes
Growth on insect larvae in natural habitats
Widely studied for bioactive compounds
This product contains MYCELIUM ONLY, representing the initial developmental stage of the fungus.
Natural Growing Conditions
In nature, Cordyceps militaris mycelium is found in:
Temperate to subtropical regions
On insect hosts, particularly larvae of Lepidoptera
Humid soils with leaf litter
Shaded or partially shaded environments
Fruiting naturally occurs from summer to autumn, depending on local environmental conditions.
Cultivation Context (Mycelium Use)
This mycelium is suitable for controlled outdoor or indoor cultivation on appropriate substrates, under conditions that replicate its natural or artificial growth environment.
Typical environmental features include:
Sterile or semi-sterile organic substrates (grains, insect-based medium)
Moist, aerated growth medium
Controlled temperature and humidity
Minimal disturbance to mycelial culture
Care & Environmental Considerations
Maintain moderate moisture in substrate
Avoid chemical contaminants
Handle with sterile technique if possible
Preserve integrity of inoculated medium
Storage Instructions
Store unused mycelium in a sealed container
Keep in a cool, dry place
Refrigeration is acceptable
Protect from freezing and direct sunlight
Summary
✔️ Cordyceps militaris (Caterpillar Fungus) grain dry mycelium
✔️ Entomopathogenic fungus for cultivation and research purposes
✔️ Suitable for controlled outdoor or indoor cultivation on organic substrates
✔️ Product contains MYCELIUM ONLY