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You are purchasing Lentinula edodes grain dry mycelium (Shiitake mushroom).

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 Lentinula edodes Mycelium

Lentinula edodes is a basidiomycete fungus in the family Omphalotaceae. It is a saprotrophic species that grows on dead or decaying hardwoods, especially oak (Quercus spp.), beech (Fagus spp.), and other broadleaf trees.

The mature mushroom (not included in this sale) is characterized by:

Medium to large cap, brown to dark brown, convex becoming flat

White to pale gills, closely spaced

Stipe whitish to light brown

Fruiting occurs in subtropical to temperate climates

Highly prized edible mushroom with culinary and medicinal use

This product contains MYCELIUM ONLY, representing the vegetative growth stage.

Natural Growing Conditions

In natural ecosystems, Lentinula edodes mycelium occurs on:

Dead or decaying hardwood logs and stumps

Shaded, humid forest areas

Temperate and subtropical climates

Well-drained, organic-rich wood substrates

Cultivation Context (Mycelium Use)

Lentinula edodes is saprotrophic and can be cultivated on:

Hardwood logs or sawdust-based substrates

Controlled humidity and temperature conditions

Indoor or outdoor setups for culinary or research purposes

Fruiting bodies are edible and widely consumed, but this product contains only mycelium.

Care & Environmental Considerations

Maintain substrate moisture without waterlogging

Avoid contamination by other fungi or bacteria

Provide proper aeration

Monitor for competing fungal growth

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

✔️ Lentinula edodes grain dry mycelium (Shiitake mushroom)

✔️ Saprotrophic fungus of hardwood substrates

✔️ Produces edible, brown-capped fruiting bodies

✔️ Suitable for cultivation, culinary, or research purposes

✔️ Product contains MYCELIUM ONLY