White Beech Shimeji Liquid Culture Syringe (10cc)
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Description
Description
White Beech Shimeji Liquid Culture Syringe (10cc) — Hypsizygus tessellatus, first-generation (G1) isolated genetics from Myco Labs. Sold in Japanese markets as Bunapi or White Clamshell, this is the pale form of the beech mushroom: ivory caps on ivory stems, in dense uniform bouquets that look immaculate on a plate.
- SpeciesH. tessellatus
- Volume10cc
- GeneticsG1 Isolated
- DifficultyIntermediate
- Colonization~18 Days
Why Growers Choose White Beech
White Beech is the presentation pick. It is the same species as our Brown Beech in a pale form, and where the brown has marbled tan caps, this one comes in uniformly ivory from cap to stem. In a clear soup or a delicate stir-fry that difference is the whole point — it looks clean and deliberate rather than rustic.
The flavor follows the colour. White Beech runs milder and sweeter than the brown form while keeping the same firm, slightly crunchy texture that makes shimeji worth growing in the first place. If you want the beech texture without a pronounced nutty note competing with a delicate dish, this is the one.
Like all beech mushrooms it is bitter raw and must be cooked, and it fruits cold at 45–65°F — the lowest range in this catalog, which makes it a natural winter culture.
What's In the Package
- One 10cc liquid culture syringe, sealed and lab-tested
- 16-gauge 1.5" luer lock needle
- Sterile alcohol prep pad
White Beech Growing Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hypsizygus tessellatus — white form |
| Also Known As | Bunapi, Hon-shimeji, Beech White Clamshell, white shimeji |
| Recommended Substrates | Rye berries for spawn; supplemented sawdust or straw for bulk |
| Incubation Temperature | 68–80°F |
| Incubation Humidity | 85–90% |
| Colonization Time | ~18 days |
| Fruiting Temperature | 45–65°F — among the coldest we carry |
| Fruiting Humidity | 90–93% |
| Time to Harvest | ~20 days after fruiting conditions begin |
| Preparation | Must be cooked — bitter raw, mild and sweet once heated |
| Syringe Volume | 10cc |
| Storage | Refrigerate at 35–45°F; do not freeze |
How to Use Your Liquid Culture Syringe
- Let the syringe come to room temperature, then shake gently to redistribute the mycelium evenly through the broth.
- Flame-sterilize the needle until it glows orange and let it cool for a few seconds.
- Wipe the injection port on your grain spawn bag or jar with the alcohol prep pad.
- Inject 2–3cc per quart jar, or 3–5cc per 3–5 lb spawn bag. One 10cc syringe inoculates roughly 2–4 containers.
- Incubate at 68–80°F in the dark for around eighteen days, shaking once at roughly 30% colonization.
- Spawn to supplemented hardwood sawdust, then drop to 45–65°F with fresh air to trigger pinning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between White Beech and Brown Beech?
They are the same species, Hypsizygus tessellatus, in two colour forms. White Beech is uniformly ivory with a milder, sweeter flavor; Brown Beech has marbled tan caps and a more pronounced nutty character. Growing conditions, substrates and timings are identical for both, so pick on looks and flavor rather than on difficulty. Many growers run both for contrast.
Do White Beech mushrooms have to be cooked?
Yes. Raw shimeji is distinctly bitter, and cooking removes that completely, leaving a mild sweet nuttiness. Sauté, roast or simmer them properly rather than adding them raw at the end of a dish, and never serve them uncooked.
What temperature does White Beech need?
Incubate warm at 68–80°F, then fruit cold at 45–65°F. That is among the lowest fruiting ranges of anything we carry, which makes it well suited to an unheated basement or garage through winter. It will stall in a warm room, so pair it with the season rather than fighting it.
How do I cook White Beech mushrooms?
Trim the base and cook the small mushrooms whole, stems and all. They keep their crunch, so they hold up in clear soups, stir-fries and cream sauces, and their pale colour stays clean rather than muddying a delicate dish. They pair especially well with seafood.
How much liquid culture do I use per bag or jar?
Use 2–3cc per quart grain jar and 3–5cc per 3–5 lb spawn bag. A single 10cc White Beech syringe will inoculate roughly two to four containers. Adding more than the recommended dose does not speed colonization meaningfully and simply uses up the syringe faster.
Do I need a flow hood or still air box to use liquid culture?
A still air box is strongly recommended and a laminar flow hood is better still. Liquid culture syringes ship sealed and lab-tested, but the moment you pierce an injection port you are exposing your grain to whatever is in the room air. Working in still air with flame-sterilized tools dramatically improves your success rate.
How should I store the syringe before use?
Keep it refrigerated between 35 and 45°F and never freeze it — freezing ruptures the cell walls and kills the culture. Store it in the sealed bag it shipped in, away from strong odors. Bring it back to room temperature and shake gently before injecting.
Packed to Arrive Alive
A liquid culture syringe is living mycelium, and the trip from our Illinois lab to your door is the part of its life you have the least control over. That is why every Myco Labs liquid culture ships inside a foil-lined insulated mailer rather than a plain envelope. The insulation buffers the syringe against summer heat sitting in a delivery truck and against sub-freezing temperatures in winter, so your culture arrives viable in either extreme.
When it arrives: move the syringe to the refrigerator at 35–45°F until you are ready to inoculate. Never freeze it. Bring it back to room temperature and shake gently before use.
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