Brown Beech Liquid Culture Syringe (10cc)
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Description
Description
Brown Beech Liquid Culture Syringe (10cc) — Hypsizygus tessellatus, first-generation (G1) isolated genetics from Myco Labs. Known in Japan as Buna-shimeji and sold as Brown Clamshell, this is the darker of the two beech mushrooms we carry: small tan-brown caps with faint marbling, on clean white stems, growing in tight bouquets.
- SpeciesH. tessellatus
- Volume10cc
- GeneticsG1 Isolated
- DifficultyIntermediate
- Colonization~18 Days
Why Growers Choose Brown Beech
Brown Beech is a texture mushroom. The caps are small and the stems firm, and both stay pleasantly crisp through cooking rather than going soft the way an oyster does — which is exactly why it turns up in stir-fries, clear soups and pan sauces where you want something with bite. The flavor is rich, mildly sweet and distinctly nutty once heat has been applied.
That last part matters. Raw Beech mushrooms are genuinely bitter, and the bitterness disappears completely with cooking. This is not a mushroom to sample from the tub, and it is not one to serve raw in a salad.
It is also the coldest fruiter in this catalog, wanting 45 to 65°F — colder than Blue Oyster, colder than Chestnut. That makes it a strong winter culture for an unheated space, and a poor choice for a warm room. Its pale sibling, White Beech Shimeji, is the same species in a white form and grows under identical conditions.
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
Brown Beech Growing Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hypsizygus tessellatus |
| Also Known As | Buna-shimeji, Beech Brown Clamshell, brown 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 — the coldest fruiter we carry |
| Fruiting Humidity | 90–93% |
| Time to Harvest | ~20 days after fruiting conditions begin |
| Preparation | Must be cooked — bitter raw, sweet and nutty 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
Do Beech mushrooms have to be cooked?
Yes. Raw Beech mushrooms are noticeably bitter, and that bitterness vanishes entirely once they are heated — replaced by a sweet, nutty flavor. Sauté or roast them properly rather than flash-cooking, and never serve them raw. This applies to both the brown and white forms.
What is the difference between Brown Beech and White Beech?
They are the same species, Hypsizygus tessellatus, in two colour forms. Brown Beech has tan-brown marbled caps and a slightly more pronounced nutty flavor; White Beech is a pale cultivar with a milder, sweeter profile and a cleaner look on the plate. Cultivation is identical — same substrates, same temperatures, same timings — so choose on appearance and flavor rather than on growing difficulty.
What temperature does Brown Beech need?
Incubate warm at 68–80°F, then fruit cold at 45–65°F. That fruiting range is the lowest of anything in this catalog, colder than Blue Oyster or Chestnut, which makes it an excellent winter species for an unheated basement, garage or spare room. It will not perform in a warm room.
How do I cook Brown Beech mushrooms?
Trim the cluster base and cook the mushrooms whole, stems included. They hold their crunch, so they suit stir-fries, clear soups and pan sauces, and they pair particularly well with seafood and wild game. Sauté slowly in oil or butter to bring the nuttiness forward, and make sure they are fully cooked through.
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 Brown 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.
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.
Shipping was lightning fast
