{"product_id":"ganoderma-polychromum-jcmrpoly-cali-ganoderma-liquid-culture","title":"Ganoderma polychromum - JCMRPOLY (Cali Gano) Liquid Culture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10ml of ‘Cali’ Ganoderma liquid culture, complete with a 16g prick \u0026amp; IPA wipe.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG.polychromum technically doesn’t have an accepted common name but this strain is from California via friend and fellow Fungalist Smithy 🙏🏻. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Ganoderma produces some stunning colours, hence the name! It produces caps real nice but it will usually struggle to produce antlers. We find the trick to a nice fruiting body is to use a nice high spawn ratio. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eDon’t forget to add a bag of \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Sterile Grain\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jurassiccoastmushrooms.com\/products\/sterile-grain\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSterile Grain\u003c\/a\u003e to get your grow underway!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur cultures are the perfect choice, to expand your own liquid mycelium or produce your own mushroom grain spawn, fruiting blocks and to ultimately, grow your own medicinal mushrooms! The 10ml syringe contains a premium culture, nurtured by us at Jurassic Coast Mushrooms, suspended in a broth rich in nutrients, to jump-start the growth of your mushrooms.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you'll receive -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x 10ml liquid culture syringe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x IPA wipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x 16g sterile prick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"472\" data-start=\"38\"\u003eOur Ganoderma liquid cultures are produced in-house under sterile laboratory conditions and selected for vigorous growth, reliable colonisation and strong performance across a range of cultivation methods. Revered for centuries and recognised worldwide for their striking appearance and long history in traditional herbal practices, Ganoderma species — commonly referred to as Reishi — are among the most rewarding fungi to cultivate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"800\" data-start=\"474\"\u003eThis liquid culture is suitable for growers of all experience levels and can be used to inoculate sterilised grain, liquid media, agar plates or supplemented substrates. Each culture contains actively growing live mycelium suspended within a nutrient solution, allowing for rapid colonisation when introduced to sterile media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1201\" data-start=\"802\"\u003eGanoderma species are typically wood-loving fungi and perform best on hardwood-based substrates. Sterilised grain such as millet, rye, wheat or sorghum is commonly used for spawn production before transferring to hardwood sawdust mixes enriched with bran or other supplements. Reishi mycelium is often characterised by dense, rope-like growth and can display beautiful sectoring during colonisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1232\" data-start=\"1203\"\u003eColonisation \u0026amp; Incubation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1489\" data-start=\"1234\"\u003eFor best results, inoculate sterile grain under clean conditions using aseptic technique. Incubation temperatures between \u003cstrong data-end=\"1367\" data-start=\"1356\"\u003e22–26°C\u003c\/strong\u003e are generally ideal for vigorous mycelial growth, though exact preferences may vary slightly between strains and species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1524\" data-start=\"1491\"\u003eTypical grain colonisation times:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1599\" data-start=\"1525\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1599\" data-start=\"1525\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1541\" data-start=\"1527\"\u003e10–21 days\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on temperature, grain type and inoculation rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1743\" data-start=\"1601\"\u003eOnce fully colonised, grain spawn can be transferred to supplemented hardwood substrates for fruiting. Sawdust blocks usually colonise within:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1785\" data-start=\"1744\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1785\" data-start=\"1744\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1759\" data-start=\"1746\"\u003e2–5 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e under suitable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2039\" data-start=\"1787\"\u003eDuring incubation, keep cultures away from direct sunlight and maintain stable temperatures wherever possible. Healthy Ganoderma mycelium is typically bright white during early growth and may develop yellow, orange or reddish metabolites as it matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2064\" data-start=\"2041\"\u003eFruiting Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2101\" data-start=\"2066\"\u003eGanoderma species generally prefer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2202\" data-start=\"2102\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2133\" data-start=\"2102\"\u003eHigh humidity (\u003cstrong data-end=\"2132\" data-start=\"2119\"\u003e85–95% RH\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2154\" data-start=\"2134\"\u003eFresh air exchange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2176\" data-start=\"2155\"\u003eStable temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2202\" data-start=\"2177\"\u003eModerate indirect light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2249\" data-start=\"2204\"\u003eFruiting temperatures commonly range between:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2263\" data-start=\"2250\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2263\" data-start=\"2250\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2263\" data-start=\"2252\"\u003e20–26°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2532\" data-start=\"2265\"\u003eMany Reishi species benefit from elevated CO₂ levels during early fruiting stages, particularly if antler formations are desired. Increased fresh air exchange encourages more traditional conk-shaped fruiting bodies with lacquered caps and pronounced shelf formations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2686\" data-start=\"2534\"\u003eMaintain good airflow while avoiding excessive drying of the substrate surface. Fine misting or controlled humidity systems may be used where necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2710\" data-start=\"2688\"\u003eHandling \u0026amp; Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2916\" data-start=\"2712\"\u003eShake the syringe thoroughly before use to evenly distribute the mycelium throughout the solution. Always use sterile needles and clean working practices during inoculation to minimise contamination risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2941\" data-start=\"2918\"\u003eFor short-term storage:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3051\" data-start=\"2942\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2973\" data-start=\"2942\"\u003eRefrigerate between \u003cstrong data-end=\"2973\" data-start=\"2964\"\u003e2–8°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2990\" data-start=\"2974\"\u003eAvoid freezing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3051\" data-start=\"2991\"\u003eAllow the culture to return to room temperature before use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3174\" data-start=\"3053\"\u003eLiquid cultures are best used fresh and should ideally be utilised within several months of receipt for optimum vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3206\" data-start=\"3176\"\u003eFor Research \u0026amp; Cultivation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3459\" data-start=\"3208\"\u003eOur Ganoderma liquid cultures are intended for mycological research, microscopy and cultivation purposes. Due to the diversity within the Ganoderma genus, growth characteristics, morphology and fruiting behaviour may vary between species and isolates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"3701\" data-start=\"3461\"\u003eWhether you are expanding your culture library, producing grain spawn or exploring advanced gourmet and functional mushroom cultivation, Ganoderma remains one of the most fascinating and visually distinctive genera available to cultivators.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jurassic Coast Mushrooms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57243982037324,"sku":"JCM-LC-POLY-1","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/0215\/4572\/files\/Polychromum_liquid_culture.jpg?v=1778453756","url":"https:\/\/www.jurassiccoastmushrooms.com\/products\/ganoderma-polychromum-jcmrpoly-cali-ganoderma-liquid-culture","provider":"Jurassic Coast Mushrooms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}