Nameko Mushroom Culture
$18.99
Nameko mushrooms are a wild and cultivated species belonging to the Strophariaceae family, are native to Asia, mainly found in forests in China, Japan, and Taiwan, and have been growing wild since ancient times. The variety is primarily utilized in Japan, and much of its history is documented from a Japanese perspective.
Why Grow Nameko
- Earthy, woody, and nutty taste with sweet, subtly fruity nuances
- Colonize on grain & fruit on hardwood substrate
- Liquid culture to harvest 8 to 16 weeks
All Good Mushroom liquid culture syringes are backed by our Quality Guarantee.
First Time Growing Nameko?
In addition to your Nameko liquid culture syringe, you will also need Starter Grain and Hardwood Substrate.
Or save $13 by purchasing our Good Mushroom Good to Grow Kit, which includes 1 Nameko liquid culture syringe, 1 Starter Grain Bag, and 1 Substrate Grow Bag.
In all of our mushroom grow kit products, we make a conscious effort to minimize waste and use only compostable and recyclable materials where possible.
Contents
- Generously filled 10cc liquid culture syringe
- 1.5” 18-gauge sterile dispensing needle
- Isopropyl alcohol swab
- Detailed grow guide & instructions (First-time grower? See our overview guide here)
Key features
- Grow speed: 4-12 weeks, depending on variety (ex.: yellow oyster mushrooms can colonize a grow bag in as little as 1-3 weeks, enabling you to harvest in as little as 1 month. Other varieties like shiitake have a longer incubation period of 6-12 weeks)
- Proudly made in Washington State (more about us here)
- Exceptional genetics and ingredients, Non-GMO, 100% Organic
- Grow location: Indoors
- Kit shelf life: 3 to 4 months refrigerated (see Liquid Culture storage)
- Kit dimensions: 6″ x 9″ resealable pouch
- Kit weight: 5 oz
Avg. yield
Harvest: Yield is dependent on the mushroom cultivar and environmental conditions. Multiple flushes are quite possible with most mushroom varieties.
(See Liquid Culture Grow Guides here)
Storage
- Mushroom Liquid Culture Syringes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 months (excluding Pink Oyster, which needs to be stored at room temperature and out of direct sunlight). For more details, see our Syringe Storage Page
Who is Good Mushroom?
Based in Spokane, WA, Good Mushroom Growing Supplies utilizes exceptional genetics and ingredients to offer the highest-quality mushroom liquid cultures, backed by our Quality Guarantee and fast shipping promise.
Contents:
- Generously filled 10cc liquid culture syringe
- 1.5” 18-gauge sterile dispensing needle
- Isopropyl alcohol swab
- Detailed grow guide & instructions (First-time grower? See our overview guide here)
Key features
- Grow speed: 4-12 weeks, depending on variety (ex.: yellow oyster mushrooms can colonize a grow bag in as little as 1-3 weeks, enabling you to harvest in as little as 1 month. Other varieties like shiitake have a longer incubation period of 6-12 weeks)
- Proudly made in Washington State (more about us here)
- Exceptional genetics and ingredients, Non-GMO, 100% Organic
- Grow location: Indoors
- Kit shelf life: 3 to 4 months refrigerated (see Liquid Culture storage)
- Kit dimensions: 6″ x 9″ resealable pouch
- Kit weight: 5 oz
Avg. yield
Harvest: Yield is dependent on the mushroom cultivar and environmental conditions. Multiple flushes are quite possible with most mushroom varieties.
(See Liquid Culture Grow Guides here)
Storage
- Mushroom Liquid Culture Syringes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 months (excluding Pink Oyster, which needs to be stored at room temperature and out of direct sunlight). For more details, see our Syringe Storage Page
Who is Good Mushroom?
Based in Spokane, WA, Good Mushroom Growing Supplies utilizes exceptional genetics and ingredients to offer the highest-quality mushroom liquid cultures, backed by our Quality Guarantee and fast shipping promise.
Why is Good Mushroom Better?
Our liquid culture syringe is backed by Good Mushroom’s Quality Guarantee. Learn more about our Liquid Culture Quality Guarantee here.
We use HEPA air filtration to maintain a positively pressurized “clean room” environment. All liquid culture syringe production takes place in our clean-room laboratories in front of laminar flow hoods, using laboratory-grade borosilicate glassware, surgical steel tools, and medical-grade syringes and tip caps. Our equipment, tools, and work surfaces are kept clean using both UVC and autoclave sterilization.
Mushroom Strain Origin
Nameko belong to the Strophariaceae family, are native to Asia, mainly found in forests in China, Japan, and Taiwan, and have been growing wild since ancient times.
Nameko in the Wild
Historically, Nameko mushrooms were foraged from forests and grew in compact clusters of slippery mushrooms on the stumps and fallen trunks of beech and oak hardwood trees. In the United States, Nameko was renamed for its sweet, candy-like aroma, labeled as Butterscotch mushrooms.
Growing Difficulty
Nameko gourmet mushrooms are suitable for intermediate experienced growers.
Our Nameko gourmet liquid culture syringes are guaranteed to be free of contamination and contain healthy live mycelium.
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Nameko Mushroom Culture
$18.99
Free Shipping Over $100!Nameko, or Pholiota nameko, are a wild and cultivated species belonging to the Strophariaceae family, are native to Asia, and mainly found in forests in China, Japan, and Taiwan. In the United States, they are fondly known as the Butterscotch Mushroom due to their sweet, candy-like aroma.
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