The Turkey Tail, scientifically called Trametes versicolor, is a colorful mushroom reminiscent of a turkey tail. In the Netherlands, it is known as Elfenbankje because of its colorful layers. For centuries, Turkey Tail has been traditionally used in Asia for medicinal purposes, particularly in China and Japan. Modern science in Asia now confirms some of its benefits, particularly through constituents such as flavonoids and, more importantly, polysaccharide-k (PSK) and polysaccharide peptides (PSP). With the Turkey Tail Liquid Culture Syringe , you can easily grow this mushroom at home thanks to the ready-to-use mycelium, which guarantees better growth than with traditional spore solutions.

Contents

These items are further packaged in a zippered bag to further protect against contamination.

• 1x 10 ml liquid culture in a syringe
• 1x alcohol wipe
• 1x sterile needle

Use

• Add 2-5 ml to each liter or jar of sterilized grain.
• Shake the liquid culture well before use; the Turkey Tail mycelium may clump.

After use

• Store it again in the refrigerator.
• Dry the needle thoroughly before replacing the protective cap to prevent rust.
• Optional: use a lighter to heat the needle and evaporate any remaining water. Then let it cool before replacing the cap.
• Put the liquid culture in a ziplock bag for extra protection and place it back in the refrigerator.

These instructions ensure that the liquid culture remains effective and usable for as long as possible.

What substrate do we grow on?

Hardwood (beech, oak, yellow-brown oak, alder, poplar, aspen, elm, ironwood, apple, cherry and other fruit trees)

Growing conditions

• Phase 1: Mycelial growth
• Temperature: 24 – 29°C
• Humidity: 90 – 100%
• Duration: 14 – 21 days
• Light: n/a.

Stage 2: Primordia formation/fruit set

• Temperature: 10 – 24 (up to 27) °C
• Humidity: 95 – 100%
• Duration: 7 – 14 days
• Light: 500 – 2,000 lux

Stage 3: Fruit formation and harvest

• Temperature: 18 – 24°C
• Humidity: 85 – 90 (95)%
• Duration: 45 – 70 days
• Light: 500 – 2,000 lux
• Crop cycle: two to three flowering periods over three months

Storage advice

• Use the liquid culture within 2 months.
• Store it in the refrigerator or another cool, dark location.
• Avoid exposure to UV light.