Materials and Space Needed –

– Clean (sanitized) area with indirect sunlight, temperatures ranging from 65 to 70 degrees F

– Gloves, isopropyl alcohol, LED light source

– Good Mushroom Cordyceps liquid culture syringe

– Nutrient rich rice jar

– Optional materials include hair net, face mask

Step 1 – Sanitize all materials using isopropyl alcohol including your work space, liquid culture syringe and needle, and the entirety outside of the nutrient rich rice jar

Step 2 – Shake the liquid culture syringe thoroughly to mix the mycelium. Attach the needle to the syringe, and inject 2 ml of liquid culture through the self healing port of the rice jar in 3 to 4 different locations within the bottom of the jar

Step 3 – Re-sterilize the self healing port with isopropyl alcohol and place the grow in a dark room temp location (60 to 70 degrees fahrenheit) and leave it undisturbed for 10 to 14 days until it’s fully colonized

Step 4 – Once your jars are fully colonized, place them in a location where they will receive ambient light for 8 to 12 hours per day, at a temperature of 65 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Oxygen levels and humidity levels will not need to be monitored. You will only remove the lid when you are ready to harvest.

Step 5 – You will have mature Cordyceps fruit in 4 to 6 weeks! Do not open the jars until you are ready to harvest to help prevent contamination. Oxygen levels and humidity levels will not need to be monitored like other mushroom varieties. Be sure temperatures do not rise above 75 degrees, as this could burn your fruit.

*Note – your growing location will be your controlled location including a sanitized surface, indirect sunlight or blue light growing light 24 hours per day, temperatures from 60 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit

Step 6 – Harvesting your mushrooms will take place when the mushroom growth begins to drastically slow, while forming a club head and becoming fuzzy. Using a sharp knife, cut the substrate in half to make it easier to remove from the jar. Cut the mushroom at the very base of the stem, near the substrate, and use a skewer to pull the halves of fruited substrate out. Enjoy the health benefits of your patience and an amazing mushroom!