{"product_id":"native-hericium-coralloides-jcmc43-cambridge-coral-liquid-culture","title":"Native Hericium coralloides - JCMC43 (Cambridge Coral) Liquid Culture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10ml of Coral Tooth liquid culture, complete with a 16g prick \u0026amp; IPA wipe.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis strain was found by Daniel in Cambridge, it took quite a lot of work to clean up as the specimen was in poor condition when it arrived. After a few transfers we had isolated a clean culture ready to expand further!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis strain produces large looser structured fruits, more fractal branches than compact cauliflower like growth. The wild fruiting body was an absolute beast!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur gourmet 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 gourmet 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\u003cbr\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\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy choosing a native liquid culture, you're not only going to be rewarded with yummy mushrooms but you will also be playing your role in preserving native mushrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"439\" data-start=\"36\"\u003eOur Hericium liquid cultures are produced in-house under sterile laboratory conditions and selected for vigorous growth, reliable colonisation and strong fruiting performance. This collection includes both \u003cem data-end=\"262\" data-start=\"242\"\u003eHericium erinaceus\u003c\/em\u003e (Lion’s Mane) and \u003cem data-end=\"303\" data-start=\"281\"\u003eHericium coralloides\u003c\/em\u003e (Coral Tooth), two highly prized gourmet fungi known for their distinctive appearance, rapid growth and exceptional culinary qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"814\" data-start=\"441\"\u003eHericium species are wood-loving fungi that produce dense white mycelium and striking cascading fruiting bodies. Lion’s Mane develops large pom-pom style formations with elongated spines, while Coral Tooth forms intricate branching structures resembling underwater coral or icicles. Both species are highly sought after by cultivators, chefs and mycology enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1123\" data-start=\"816\"\u003eEach liquid culture contains actively growing live mycelium suspended within a nutrient-rich solution, suitable for inoculating sterilised grain, agar plates or liquid media. Hericium species are generally considered highly rewarding to cultivate and perform exceptionally well on hardwood-based substrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1154\" data-start=\"1125\"\u003eColonisation \u0026amp; Incubation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1455\" data-start=\"1156\"\u003eFor best results, inoculate sterile grain using aseptic technique in a clean working environment. Suitable grain options include millet, rye, wheat and sorghum. Once fully colonised, grain spawn can be transferred to hardwood sawdust substrates supplemented with bran or other nutritional additives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1511\" data-start=\"1457\"\u003eIdeal incubation temperatures typically range between:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1525\" data-start=\"1512\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1525\" data-start=\"1512\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1525\" data-start=\"1514\"\u003e20–24°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1560\" data-start=\"1527\"\u003eTypical grain colonisation times:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1635\" data-start=\"1561\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1635\" data-start=\"1561\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1577\" data-start=\"1563\"\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=\"1689\" data-start=\"1637\"\u003eBulk substrate colonisation generally occurs within:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1705\" data-start=\"1690\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1705\" data-start=\"1690\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1705\" data-start=\"1692\"\u003e2–4 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1952\" data-start=\"1707\"\u003eHericium mycelium is often bright white and dense in appearance, though some strains may display softer or more wispy growth patterns during early development. Fully colonised blocks can become firm and consolidated prior to fruiting initiation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1977\" data-start=\"1954\"\u003eFruiting Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2013\" data-start=\"1979\"\u003eHericium species generally prefer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2122\" data-start=\"2014\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2045\" data-start=\"2014\"\u003eHigh humidity (\u003cstrong data-end=\"2044\" data-start=\"2031\"\u003e85–95% RH\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2071\" data-start=\"2046\"\u003eGood fresh air exchange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2100\" data-start=\"2072\"\u003eModerate indirect lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2122\" data-start=\"2101\"\u003eStable temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2158\" data-start=\"2124\"\u003eRecommended fruiting temperatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2172\" data-start=\"2159\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2172\" data-start=\"2159\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2172\" data-start=\"2161\"\u003e15–22°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2453\" data-start=\"2174\"\u003eFresh air exchange is particularly important during fruiting, as poor airflow can lead to malformed growth or compressed spine development. Maintaining consistent humidity while avoiding excessive surface moisture will encourage healthy fruit body formation and elongated spines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2715\" data-start=\"2455\"\u003eLion’s Mane typically forms dense rounded clusters, while Coral Tooth develops delicate branching structures with cascading teeth across multiple growth points. Under suitable conditions, both species can produce multiple flushes from a single substrate block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2746\" data-start=\"2717\"\u003eSubstrate Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2815\" data-start=\"2748\"\u003eHericium species perform best on hardwood-based substrates such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2928\" data-start=\"2816\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2834\" data-start=\"2816\"\u003eHardwood sawdust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2858\" data-start=\"2835\"\u003eHardwood fuel pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2888\" data-start=\"2859\"\u003eSupplemented sawdust blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2928\" data-start=\"2889\"\u003eEnriched wood-based cultivation mixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3053\" data-start=\"2930\"\u003eSome cultivators also achieve success using master’s mix style substrates containing hardwood and soy hull supplementation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3174\" data-start=\"3055\"\u003eStable environmental conditions and fully colonised substrates are important for successful fruiting and overall yield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3198\" data-start=\"3176\"\u003eHandling \u0026amp; Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3389\" data-start=\"3200\"\u003eShake thoroughly before use to distribute the live mycelium evenly throughout the liquid culture. Always use sterile needles and clean inoculation procedures to minimise contamination risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3414\" data-start=\"3391\"\u003eFor short-term storage:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3522\" data-start=\"3415\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3446\" data-start=\"3415\"\u003eRefrigerate between \u003cstrong data-end=\"3446\" data-start=\"3437\"\u003e2–8°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3463\" data-start=\"3447\"\u003eAvoid freezing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3522\" data-start=\"3464\"\u003eAllow the syringe to reach room temperature prior to use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3628\" data-start=\"3524\"\u003eFor optimum vitality and performance, liquid cultures are ideally used within several months of receipt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3660\" data-start=\"3630\"\u003eFor Research \u0026amp; Cultivation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3888\" data-start=\"3662\"\u003eOur Hericium liquid cultures are intended for mycological research, microscopy and cultivation purposes. Growth characteristics, morphology and fruiting behaviour may vary between species, strains and environmental conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"4125\" data-start=\"3890\"\u003eWhether you are producing gourmet mushrooms at home, expanding your culture library or experimenting with advanced cultivation techniques, Hericium species remain among the most fascinating and rewarding fungi available to cultivators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Jurassic Coast Mushrooms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56779463524684,"sku":"JCM-LC-CORAL-5","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/0215\/4572\/files\/Coral_tooth_native_liquid_culture.jpg?v=1778457924","url":"https:\/\/www.jurassiccoastmushrooms.com\/products\/native-hericium-coralloides-jcmc43-cambridge-coral-liquid-culture","provider":"Jurassic Coast Mushrooms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}