Cordyceps Militaris Mushroom Liquid Culture Syringe HIGHMILE22A Strain (10cc)
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Description
Description
Cordyceps Militaris Liquid Culture Syringe (10cc) — HIGHMILE22A Strain — Cordyceps militaris, first-generation (G1) isolated genetics from Myco Labs. This is the bright orange, club-shaped Cordyceps, and it is the only member of the genus that is genuinely practical to grow at home. HIGHMILE22A was selected for aggressive colonization and consistent, heavy pinning on rice.
- SpeciesC. militaris
- Volume10cc
- StrainHIGHMILE22A
- DifficultyIntermediate
- Colonization~16 Days
Why Growers Choose Cordyceps Militaris
Cordyceps militaris breaks almost every rule the rest of this catalog follows. It does not want hardwood, straw or manure — it wants cooked white or brown rice in a jar. It does not fruit in the dark — it needs a daily light cycle, and without one the fruit bodies stay pale and stunted instead of turning that signature orange. And it fruits directly from the colonized grain, with no bulk substrate or casing step at all.
That makes it an unusually good fit for growers working in a small space. A shelf of quart jars under a cheap LED strip is a complete Cordyceps setup, with no monotub, no fruiting chamber and no humidifier required.
The wild species parasitizes moth pupae, which is where the dramatic photographs come from. That is not how it is cultivated, and no insects are involved at any stage of a rice grow.
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
Cordyceps Militaris Growing Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cordyceps militaris |
| Strain | HIGHMILE22A, first-generation (G1) isolate |
| Recommended Substrates | Cooked white or brown rice, typically supplemented |
| Incubation Temperature | 70–75°F |
| Incubation Humidity | 79–85% |
| Colonization Time | ~16 days |
| Fruiting Temperature | 50–70°F |
| Fruiting Humidity | 89–94% |
| Time to Harvest | ~15 days after fruiting conditions begin |
| Light Requirement | Required — 12 hours daily; without light, fruits stay pale |
| Fruit Body Size | Orange clubs, roughly 1–2" tall |
| 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 sterilized rice jar with the alcohol prep pad.
- Inject 2–3cc per quart jar. One 10cc syringe inoculates roughly three to four jars.
- Incubate at 70–75°F in the dark for around sixteen days until the rice is fully colonized and white.
- Move the jars into indirect light on a 12-hour cycle at 50–70°F and loosen the lids for air exchange. Orange primordia should appear within one to two weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need insects to grow Cordyceps militaris?
No. In the wild this species colonizes moth pupae, but in cultivation it grows on cooked rice and no insects are involved at any point. Rice is the standard substrate because it is cheap, sterilizes easily and produces consistent fruiting. This is also the practical difference between C. militaris and Ophiocordyceps sinensis, which has never been successfully fruited on an artificial substrate.
Why is my Cordyceps white instead of orange?
Almost always a light problem. Cordyceps militaris requires a daily light cycle to develop its orange pigment and to form proper club-shaped fruit bodies. Colonize in the dark, then move jars into indirect light or under an LED on roughly 12 hours on and 12 hours off once the rice is fully colonized. Pale, thin, antler-like growth is the classic sign of too little light.
What substrate should I use for Cordyceps?
Cooked white or brown rice in jars, usually with added nutrition. Unlike most gourmet species, Cordyceps fruits directly from the colonized grain — there is no spawning to bulk substrate and no casing layer. That makes the whole grow a single-container process from injection to harvest.
How much liquid culture do I use per jar?
Use 2–3cc per quart jar of prepared rice. A single 10cc syringe will inoculate roughly three to four jars. Adding more than the recommended dose does not speed colonization meaningfully and simply uses up the syringe faster.
What temperature does Cordyceps need?
Colonize at 70–75°F, then drop to 50–70°F for fruiting. The cooler end of that fruiting range tends to produce denser, better-colored clubs, though it slows things down. Total time from injection to harvest runs roughly a month.
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 substrate to whatever is in the room air. Rice is especially prone to contamination, so sterile technique matters more here than with most species.
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.
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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
