Redwood Mushroom Supply Reishi Mushroom Plate Culture

Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) Agar Plate Culture

Cultivate the "Mushroom of Immortality" from professional-grade genetics. Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) is world-renowned for its stunning, lacquered appearance and deep therapeutic value. Prepared in the Redwood Mushroom Supply (RMS) laboratory, this robust plate culture is the gold standard for growers looking to expand their medicinal mushroom library or produce their own grain spawn.

Versatile Fruiting & Low Maintenance

Reishi is a slow-growing but incredibly resilient species that thrives on hardwood substrates. It is a perfect choice for growers of all levels because it can be fruited entirely within a sealed filter patch bag, eliminating the need for expensive growth chambers or strict environmental controls.

• Antler Formation: High CO2 levels (>20,000 ppm) produce deep red antlers with striking orange and white tips.
• Conk Formation: Higher fresh air exchange (<2,000 ppm) encourages larger, bracket-style "conks" with rich, banded colors.

Fruiting Parameters

• Temperature: 65-75°F (Antler) | 70-80°F (Conk)
• Humidity: 90-95%
• Fresh Air (FAE): Very Low for Antlers / High for Conks
• Substrate: Hardwood Sawdust, Masters Mix

Storage & Handling

• Refrigeration: Viable up to 6 months
• Room Temp: Use within 1-3 weeks
• Requirement: SAB or Flow Hood required
• Bonus: In-bag Reishi acts as an excellent CO2 producer for plants!

The Redwood Mushroom Supply Process

Our plate cultures provide a vigorous starting point, expanded from early-generation slants to ensure genetic vitality:

• Lab-Grade Inputs: 100mm x 15mm petri dishes utilize high-quality Malt Extract Agar (MEA).
• Verified Sterility: Sterilization is confirmed with chemical indicators and batch-tracked for quality assurance.
• Secure Packaging: Plates are individually wrapped and sealed in breathable filter bags for safe transport.
• Professional Grade: Ideal for expanding into liquid cultures, backup slants, or inoculating grain spawn.

Instructions for Use

For optimal results, use a Still Air Box (SAB) or Laminar Flow Hood. Sanitize your environment and tools with 70% isopropyl alcohol. Cut a 1cm x 1cm wedge of agar and transfer it to sterilized grain or fresh agar. For grain-to-substrate transfers, we recommend a 5-10% ratio once the grain is fully colonized.

Technical Specifications

FINAL SALE NOTICE: Due to the delicate nature of live cultures, all sales are final. We cannot accept returns or exchanges on agar plate products.