Chaga Liquid Culture – Inonotus obliquus

Description

Chaga, also known as Inonotus obliquus, is a type of mushroom that grows on birch trees in cold regions, particularly in Siberia, Russia, and other parts of Northern Europe. It has been used for centuries in traditional medicine for its potential health benefits.

Chaga mushrooms have a dark, woody appearance and a hard, crusty texture. They are typically harvested from the birch tree and processed into a powder or extract, which can be used to make teas, tonics, and supplements.

Chaga mushrooms are believed to have a variety of health benefits due to their high antioxidant content. They are rich in polysaccharides, beta-glucans, and other compounds that have been shown to have immune-boosting, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer properties. Chaga mushrooms have also been studied for their potential to lower blood sugar levels, improve heart health, and support liver function.

While chaga mushrooms are generally considered safe for consumption, it is important to note that they can interact with certain medications and may cause side effects in some individuals. It is recommended to consult with a healthcare professional before using chaga mushrooms as a supplement or alternative medicine. ©

IDEAL GROWING CONDITIONS: Chaga (Inonotus obliquus)

Substrate: Chaga will only grow exclusively with birch trees that are at least 10 years old and at least 10cm in diameter . By using the liquid culture to inoculate wooden dowels, you can insert the colonised dowels into drilled holes in the birch tree to grow your own Chaga.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

10ml liquid culture syringe containing living mycelium of the Chaga mushroom.
Sterile alcohol wipe.
18G sterile needle for injection into chosen medium or grow kit.
Sealed in a zip lock bag.

All of our liquid cultures are prepared fresh for every order in our lab and we use a flow hood when carrying out all work to ensure clean cultures & packages.

WHAT IS LIQUID CULTURE?

Liquid culture is a a nutrient rich broth made up of distilled water and mixed with light malt extract, dextrose and honey, to create a mix for the mycelium to feed on. You can think of mycelium as the mushroom seed, this can then be used to inoculate a grow kit or substrate mix to start grow mushrooms.

We regularly test all of our liquid cultures on agar and grain to guarantee you only get the highest quality culture.

HOW DO I GROW MUSHROOMS?

Different mushrooms require different care and conditions to grow but with the right conditions and coupled with our liquid cultures and grow kits you can grow your own mushroom easy! We offer a wide variety of easy to use grow kits and mushroom growing substrates. We’ve done all the hard work to save you the time and energy. By growing mushrooms in bags this way you can have more control over the environment throughout the whole growing cycle than if you were to grow outside.

STORAGE:

We recommend using your Chaga liquid culture as soon as possible to ensure maximum freshness and healthy growth. If you cannot use it right away then we advise storing your culture in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.