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Birdie Hen of the Woods Liquid Culture – 10 ml Syringe
Grifola frondosa
The Birdie hen of the woods is a prized west coast commercial strain for those ready to take on a more challenging grow. Known for its slow but steady development, it rewards patience with large, dense clusters of savory, nutty-flavored fronds. On a 5 lb. supplemented sawdust block, you can expect a first flush yield of roughly 0.5–1 lb.—followed by potential additional flushes with proper care.
Culture format:
This 10 ml syringe contains actively growing Grifola frondosa mycelium suspended in a nutrient-rich broth. While the handling is beginner-friendly, fruiting hen of the woods requires more environmental precision than oysters or shiitake. Each syringe is packaged in a sterile sleeve and includes a sterile 16 g needle and alcohol wipe.
Lab handling and best practices:
Refrigerate on arrival – Shelf life is ~2 months chilled.
Shake before use to evenly distribute mycelium.
Inoculate through a self-healing injection port for clean transfers.
Work clean – A still air box or flow hood is strongly recommended.
If reusing needles, flame-sterilize before and after each use.
Hen of the woods takes its time—but for growers willing to dial in conditions and wait, Birdie delivers a truly gourmet payoff.
Birdie Hen of the Woods Liquid Culture – 10 ml Syringe
Grifola frondosa
The Birdie hen of the woods is a prized west coast commercial strain for those ready to take on a more challenging grow. Known for its slow but steady development, it rewards patience with large, dense clusters of savory, nutty-flavored fronds. On a 5 lb. supplemented sawdust block, you can expect a first flush yield of roughly 0.5–1 lb.—followed by potential additional flushes with proper care.
Culture format:
This 10 ml syringe contains actively growing Grifola frondosa mycelium suspended in a nutrient-rich broth. While the handling is beginner-friendly, fruiting hen of the woods requires more environmental precision than oysters or shiitake. Each syringe is packaged in a sterile sleeve and includes a sterile 16 g needle and alcohol wipe.
Lab handling and best practices:
Refrigerate on arrival – Shelf life is ~2 months chilled.
Shake before use to evenly distribute mycelium.
Inoculate through a self-healing injection port for clean transfers.
Work clean – A still air box or flow hood is strongly recommended.
If reusing needles, flame-sterilize before and after each use.
Hen of the woods takes its time—but for growers willing to dial in conditions and wait, Birdie delivers a truly gourmet payoff.