Auricularia auricula-judae, commonly known as the Wood Ear or Jew's Ear mushroom, is a unique fungus prized for its distinctive appearance and culinary uses. This mushroom has a gelatinous texture and a dark brown to black color, often resembling a human ear. It grows naturally on decaying hardwoods, particularly elder trees. Renowned in Asian cuisine, the Wood Ear mushroom is appreciated for its crunchy texture and ability to absorb flavors from other ingredients. It also holds a place in traditional medicine for its potential health benefits, including immune support and cardiovascular health.

Our Wood Ear Liquid Culture Syringe contains a pure, carefully isolated sample of mycelium nurtured and expanded in our sterile laboratory. This 10 mL/cc syringe is ideal for inoculating substrates with precision and ensuring rapid colonization. Each syringe is guaranteed to be contaminant-free, ensuring a high success rate for your cultivation projects. We offer a free replacement if needed.

Wood Ear Liquid Culture Syringe

Name: Wood Ear Liquid Culture Syringe
Brand: Mission Myco
SKU: MM-WE-LC-0001-10mL

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Classification:

Kingdom: Fungi

Phylum: Basidiomycota

Class: Agaricomycetes

Order: Auriculariales

Family: Auriculariaceae

Genus: Auricularia

Species: A. auricula-judae

Other Names:

Wood Ear

Jew's Ear

Jelly Ear

Tree Ear
Use potato dextrose agar (PDA) or malt extract agar (MEA) for initial culturing of the mycelium.

Incubate Petri dishes at 20-25°C (68-77°F) in a dark environment until fully colonized.
Sawdust spawn or grain spawn (oats, rye, millet, or sorghum) is recommended for inoculating the bulk substrate.

Sterilize the grains or sawdust and inoculate with the colonized agar from the Petri dishes.

Incubate the spawn at 20-25°C (68-77°F) until fully colonized.
Auricularia auricula-judae thrives on hardwood sawdust, supplemented with bran or other nutrient sources.

Common substrates include a mixture of hardwood sawdust and wheat bran or rice bran.
The optimal temperature for mycelium growth: 20-25°C (68-77°F)

The optimal temperature for fruiting: 15-20°C (59-68°F)
Maintain high humidity levels of 85-95% during both mycelium growth and fruiting stages.

Mist the substrate regularly to maintain adequate moisture levels.
Proper air exchange is necessary to provide fresh air and to prevent the buildup of carbon dioxide, which can inhibit the growth of the fungus.

Ensure good ventilation to maintain appropriate humidity and temperature conditions.
Colonization of the substrate typically takes 2-4 weeks, depending on environmental conditions.

Fruiting can be expected within 1-2 weeks after the substrate is fully colonized and conditions are adjusted for fruiting.

Total growing time from inoculation to harvest is approximately 6-8 weeks.
For cultivating Auricularia auricula-judae, the ideal pH range of the substrate is typically between 5.5 and 6.5, with a slightly acidic environment being most conducive to growth. Maintaining this pH range helps optimize the conditions for the mycelium to thrive and produce fruiting bodies efficiently. Adjusting the pH of your substrate according to these guidelines can significantly impact the success of your cultivation.