ABM Mushroom Liquid Culture Syringe (10cc)
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Description
Description
ABM Mushroom Liquid Culture Syringe (10cc) — Agaricus blazei murrill, first-generation (G1) isolated genetics from Myco Labs. Native to the Piedade region of Brazil, ABM is best known for a distinctly sweet, almond-like aroma that sets it apart from every other mushroom in this catalog. It is a close relative of the common Portobello and grows by similar methods.
- SpeciesA. blazei
- Volume10cc
- GeneticsG1 Isolated
- DifficultyIntermediate
- Colonization~18 Days
Why Growers Choose ABM
ABM is the almond mushroom. Where most Agaricus species run earthy and savory, this one carries a sweet, marzipan-like aroma that intensifies as it dries — which is why it is so often processed into powder and tea rather than eaten fresh.
It is also unusually flexible about substrate. It colonizes rye berries quickly and will then run on hardwood or manure-based mixes, so you can take it either direction depending on what you already have on hand. That flexibility makes it easier to fit into an existing grow than most specialty species.
Being an Agaricus, it shares the family habit of wanting a casing layer to pin properly, much like Portobello. It also wants warmth and high humidity throughout — 90 to 95% during colonization is higher than almost anything else we carry.
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
ABM Growing Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agaricus blazei murrill |
| Also Known As | ABM, almond mushroom, Himematsutake, Royal Sun Agaricus |
| Recommended Substrates | Rye berries and grain for spawn; hardwood or manure-based mixes for bulk |
| Incubation Temperature | 68–77°F |
| Incubation Humidity | 90–95% |
| Colonization Time | ~18 days |
| Fruiting Temperature | 68–70°F |
| Fruiting Humidity | 89–93% |
| Time to Harvest | 20–26 days from mature mycelium |
| Casing Layer | Recommended — as with other Agaricus species |
| 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 68–77°F in the dark for around eighteen days at high humidity until fully colonized.
- Spawn to manure-based substrate or hardwood, apply a casing layer once colonized, and hold at 68–70°F to fruit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does ABM taste like?
Sweet and nutty with a pronounced almond or marzipan character, which is where the "almond mushroom" name comes from. The aroma concentrates considerably when dried, and dried ABM is commonly ground into powder or simmered rather than cooked fresh like a culinary Agaricus.
Does ABM need a casing layer?
It is strongly recommended. ABM is an Agaricus, the same genus as Portobello and white button, and members of that genus generally need a moist casing layer of peat and lime over the colonized substrate to pin reliably. Apply about an inch once the substrate is fully run, keep it damp, and let the mycelium recolonize into it before dropping into fruiting conditions.
What substrate should I use for ABM?
Rye berries or other grain make excellent spawn, and from there you can go to either hardwood or a manure-based bulk mix. That flexibility is unusual — most species in this catalog commit you to one or the other. Manure-based substrate is the more traditional route for Agaricus species.
How humid does ABM need to be?
Higher than most. Colonization wants 90–95% relative humidity, which is above what Shiitake, Lion's Mane or the oysters require, and fruiting holds at 89–93%. If your incubation space runs dry, this is the species most likely to stall on you.
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 ABM 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.
Sold as a mycological culture for cultivation purposes. Nothing on this page is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Let customers speak for us
Working good. Lights my closet just enough for the environment I need! Thanks!
It's started good. Let's hope it continues to grow so I can break a shake it!
Bought the 3-Pack Premium Quick-Colonizing 5-grain Jar (32oz) and inoculated 9 days ago. Love it! Colonization quick and clean. Highly recommend!
So when i got this i was worried because of past experiences. Leave it up to midwest to be nice a patient with me. The team at bonsai gives great support . This flow hood is meant to run a little higher than normal clean room standards because most people need this working from home . This thing is nice and laminar. Very inform . With a speed contoller i average about .45 m/s across the face. It passed everyone one of my agar grid tests . Which blows my mind becuase i ran it through three diffrent 30 mins agar grid tests . Ive used a few flow hoods and this one is my favorite . Perfect for any home or small buisness.
"Upgraded to the MycoClimate 44Q and the difference in consistency is night and day. The dual-chamber water-bath heating keeps temperatures rock-solid without drying out the substrate like standard heating mats do, and the automated HEPA air pump takes all the stress out of fresh air exchange—even tucked away inside a closet.
i saw germination in my jar within 2-4 days!! I ordered a 3 pack and i injected 3 different strains and they are all colonizing and germinating very rapidly i see ne difference in rate of germination for genetics they are all moving about the same speed im happy with my purchase!
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Reliable and I know what I am getting. Pretty quick colonization.
I got the grow bag instead of jars this time because I am not interested in the steps of the jars.
Been there done that.
I am not an expert🤓 but now I have enough knowledge and experience to call myself an apprentice.
The thrill of the process is gone. Just give me the dam mushrooms.
I am hurry up and waiting😉.
Seems to be working is all I have to say at this point day 7. The green is reflection not mold.
All I knew was I wanted to grow some mushies for me and the boys, I did a bunch of research on companies and you guys have been around the longest and have the best reviews for these types and I was not disappointed. Took exactly 8 weeks to harvest my first 4 ounces and more on the way! Thanks so much for all the awesome guides and videos! Made it so easy!
It's a great monotub kit. I recommend throwing the horse booster, used the whole bag to 4 small quick grain jars and the 7.5 mix. I learned how to do a pf tek with these guys 10 years ago when you still got the sticky light for the lid and the monotub was a blue tub with polyfill. These monotub kits have come a very long way since then. Substrate has always been clean and performed better than what I try to recreate with a pressure cooker.
10cc liquid culture and follow the instructions mgk gives you hard to mess up.
So far , I only have a little bit on agar , and am only beginning to study this mycelium. Super excited to try to put it to use in this Aspen tree.
Everything is looking real good so far
If your ever in need of replacing your hepa filter on your bonsai flowhood these are an exact match to whichever size you have. Worth noting that a filter will actually work a lot longer than is recommended due to physics but if your externals get dirty or damaged it’s worth replacing.
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