Ganoderma multipileum
Fruits best between 70-85°F but will grow (albeit slowly!) as low as the 50s. Takes months to grow to maturity and can be done mostly within a grow bag. This species tends to make more antlers and impressive shapes than the Red Reishi I offer. The photo series below is of the same block over time.
2-3 weeks growth from full colonization, antlers forming in vitro.
5-6 weeks growth from full colonization, antlers forming in vitro (bag was rolled down for photo).
8-9 weeks growth from full colonization, antlers forming in vitro (bag was rolled down for photo).
~14 weeks growth from full colonization, antlers formed in vitro until ~9 weeks, and were grown in monotub since.
All gourmet liquid cultures (LCs) are provided with a 16g needle (in the manufacturer’s packaging) and come in 10 mL capped syringes. They will be labelled and are grown in a 2% malt extract solution. Shake well before use.
