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#c9c9c9;color:#1a1a1a!important;background:#fff}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eGhost Fungus (Omphalotus nidiformis) Liquid Culture Syringe (10cc)\u003c\/span\u003e is the bioluminescent mushroom of the Australian bush. Its creamy, fan-shaped fruit bodies give off a soft green glow from the gills after dark. This culture is poisonous and is sold strictly for science, education and display, never for eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"mgk-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"lbl\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"val\"\u003eO. nidiformis\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"lbl\"\u003eVolume\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"val\"\u003e10cc\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"lbl\"\u003eEdibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"val\"\u003ePoisonous\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"lbl\"\u003eBest Method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"val\"\u003eSawdust Bags\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"lbl\"\u003eFruiting Temp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"val\"\u003e60–75°F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"mgk-tags\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlows green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScience \u0026amp; education\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for eating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralian native\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSawdust fruiter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Culture Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGhost fungus is grown to be studied and admired in the dark. In the wild it fruits in overlapping clusters on stumps and dead wood across southern Australia and Tasmania, and on a dark night the gills light up a pale green. Seeing that glow from a block you grew yourself is the whole reason to run this culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike most bioluminescent species, which are tiny, ghost fungus produces full-sized fruit bodies with caps that can spread several inches across. That makes it a strong subject for biology classrooms, science fair projects, macro photography and anyone curious about how fungi produce light. If you would rather keep a glowing jar on a shelf than fruit a sawdust bag, look at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.midwestgrowkits.com\/products\/bioluminescence-panellus-stipticus-liquid-culture-syringe-10cc\"\u003eBioluminescent Panellus liquid culture\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mgk-callout mgk-warn\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003ePoisonous. Not for consumption.\u003c\/span\u003e Ghost fungus causes severe vomiting and cramps if eaten, and it looks a lot like an oyster mushroom. Keep fruiting blocks away from children and pets, and never grow it alongside edible oyster crops where the two could be mixed up at harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's In the Package\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 10cc liquid culture syringe, sealed and lab-tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-gauge 1.5\" luer lock needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSterile alcohol prep pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGhost Fungus Growing Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mgk-tablewrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mgk-spec-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmphalotus nidiformis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlso Known As\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGhost fungus, ghost mushroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoisonous. Causes severe vomiting and cramps if eaten\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouthern Australia and Tasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStumps, logs and dead wood, often in overlapping clusters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpawn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSterilized grain (rye or 5-grain blend)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFruiting Substrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplemented hardwood sawdust bags\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColonization Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65–80°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFruiting Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60–75°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhere the Glow Appears\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrongest in the gills, weaker on the cap; visible only in full darkness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest Suited To\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassrooms, science projects, display and night photography\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefrigerate at 35–45°F; do not freeze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Your Liquid Culture Syringe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col class=\"mgk-steps\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLet the syringe come to room temperature, then shake it well to break up the mycelium and spread it evenly through the broth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlame-sterilize the needle until it glows orange and let it cool for a few seconds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWipe the injection port on a sterilized \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.midwestgrowkits.com\/collections\/spawn-bags\"\u003egrain spawn bag\u003c\/a\u003e or grain jar with the alcohol prep pad.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInject 5–7cc into a 32oz grain jar, or the full syringe into a grain spawn bag. Incubate at 65–80°F and shake the grain once it reaches about 30% colonized.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen the grain is fully colonized, mix it into a supplemented \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.midwestgrowkits.com\/collections\/wood-based-substrate\"\u003ehardwood sawdust bag\u003c\/a\u003e and let it colonize again at 65–80°F.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMove the colonized block to fruiting conditions at 60–75°F. Once fruit bodies form, take them into a fully dark room and give your eyes several minutes to adjust before looking for the glow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"mgk-faqitem\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"mgk-faq\"\u003eIs ghost fungus poisonous?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mgk-faqbody\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Omphalotus nidiformis contains illudin S, a toxin that causes severe vomiting and stomach cramps if eaten. This culture is sold strictly for science, education and display. Do not eat any part of the mushroom, and keep fruiting blocks out of reach of children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"mgk-faqitem\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"mgk-faq\"\u003eWhy is ghost fungus mistaken for an oyster mushroom?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mgk-faqbody\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts creamy, fan-shaped caps and gills running down a short off-center stem look very similar to an oyster mushroom, and poisoning cases in Australia have come from foragers making exactly that mistake. If you also grow oysters, keep the two crops physically separate and clearly labeled so they can never be mixed up at harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"mgk-faqitem\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"mgk-faq\"\u003eHow bright is the ghost fungus glow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mgk-faqbody\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSofter than most people expect. The light comes mainly from the gills, with a weaker glow from the cap, and it is a pale green light rather than a lamp. You need a fully dark room and five to ten minutes for your eyes to adjust before it shows clearly. Photos of glowing ghost fungus are usually long exposures, so judge it against a nightlight rather than against those images.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"mgk-faqitem\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"mgk-faq\"\u003eHow do you grow ghost fungus from liquid culture?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mgk-faqbody\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the syringe to inoculate sterilized grain, let the grain colonize fully at 65-80°F, then mix it into a supplemented hardwood sawdust bag. Once the sawdust is colonized, move it to fruiting conditions at 60-75°F. This strain fruits on supplemented sawdust bags, and that is the method we recommend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"mgk-faqitem\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"mgk-faq\"\u003eHow is ghost fungus different from Bioluminescent Panellus?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mgk-faqbody\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePanellus stipticus is a small species most people grow in PF Tek jars and keep as glowing mycelium on a shelf. It is non-edible but not toxic. Ghost fungus is a larger, sawdust-fruiting species grown for its glowing gills, and it is poisonous. It suits growers who already run grain-to-sawdust bags and want a fruiting project.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"mgk-faqitem\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"mgk-faq\"\u003eDo I need a flow hood or still air box to use liquid culture?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mgk-faqbody\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA still air box is strongly recommended and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.midwestgrowkits.com\/collections\/flow-hoods-clean-room\"\u003elaminar flow hood\u003c\/a\u003e is better still. Liquid culture syringes ship sealed and lab-tested, but the moment you pierce an injection port you are exposing the substrate to whatever is in the room air. Working in still air with flame-sterilized tools dramatically improves your success rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"mgk-faqitem\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"mgk-faq\"\u003eHow should I store the syringe before use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mgk-faqbody\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep it refrigerated between 35 and 45°F and never freeze it, because 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 well before injecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePacked to Arrive Alive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"mgk-shipfig\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/0679\/7461\/files\/Insulated_Pack.jpg?v=1785525917\" alt=\"Myco Labs liquid culture syringe packed inside a foil-lined insulated mailer for hot and cold weather shipping\" width=\"1368\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mgk-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eWhen it arrives:\u003c\/span\u003e move the syringe to the refrigerator at 35–45°F until you are ready to inoculate. Never freeze it. 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The light comes mainly from the gills, with a weaker glow from the cap, and it is a pale green light rather than a lamp. You need a fully dark room and five to ten minutes for your eyes to adjust before it shows clearly. Photos of glowing ghost fungus are usually long exposures, so judge it against a nightlight rather than against those images.\"}},\n{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How do you grow ghost fungus from liquid culture?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Use the syringe to inoculate sterilized grain, let the grain colonize fully at 65-80°F, then mix it into a supplemented hardwood sawdust bag. Once the sawdust is colonized, move it to fruiting conditions at 60-75°F. This strain fruits on supplemented sawdust bags, and that is the method we recommend.\"}},\n{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How is ghost fungus different from Bioluminescent Panellus?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Panellus stipticus is a small species most people grow in PF Tek jars and keep as glowing mycelium on a shelf. It is non-edible but not toxic. Ghost fungus is a larger, sawdust-fruiting species grown for its glowing gills, and it is poisonous. It suits growers who already run grain-to-sawdust bags and want a fruiting project.\"}},\n{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do I need a flow hood or still air box to use liquid culture?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"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 the substrate to whatever is in the room air. Working in still air with flame-sterilized tools dramatically improves your success rate.\"}},\n{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How should I store the syringe before use?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Keep it refrigerated between 35 and 45°F and never freeze it, because 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 well before injecting.\"}}\n]}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Myco Labs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68029642113173,"sku":"GFLC","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/0679\/7461\/files\/image-9c005677-6444-4897-b0d4-61947c3da7bb.png?v=1792632432","url":"https:\/\/www.midwestgrowkits.com\/products\/ghost-fungus-omphalotus-nidiformis-liquid-culture-syringe-10cc","provider":"Midwest Grow Kits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}