mint Posted March 1, 2011 Hi guys, ive just got together my items need to grow mushrooms, im looking forward to attempting shiitake mushrooms and other various spores. but i have no spores ! ! ! alarming i know, lol. ive been very good with trades in the garden, some could vouch for me, but i havent grown as a mycologist. could anybody help me get some spores or cultures:) i'd be willing to Buy or Trade. pms wanted thanks mint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tripsis Posted March 3, 2011 I've offered to help, but you've just ignored my PMs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mint Posted March 7, 2011 no i havent, ive replied to most! infact 5 mins ago i was re-reading your PM. im just busy lately, hope you dont mind? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mycot Posted March 8, 2011 (edited) One route would be to start a culture from dry tissue from store-brought shitake. Gill fragments or just tissue from the caps or stems(use inner portions as being more sterile) should both work. Besides agar or popcorn, direct inoculation onto a wood or cardboard substrate may possibly work. Edited March 8, 2011 by Mycot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mint Posted March 9, 2011 (edited) thanks Mycot that was very helpful makes it sound alot easier which is nice for a little encouragement. i want to do some microscopy work and am looking for and willing to pay $30 - $50 for a pan,cyan print or a cube print Edited March 9, 2011 by mint Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
