Chicken of the Woods Research Liquid Culture
Chicken of the Woods
Laetiporus spp. (likely L. sulphureus)
Difficulty:Advanced
Wild species with unpredictable fruiting behavior. Better suited for outdoor log cultivation. Not commonly cultivated indoors, so results may vary.
Locally foraged in Charleston, South Carolina, this Chicken of the Woods liquid culture was prepared under sterile conditions from a vibrant wild specimen.
Known for its meaty texture, bold flavor, and striking orange and yellow hues, this species is a prized edible when found in the wild.
The culture exhibits a distinct sulfur-like aroma, suggesting Laetiporus sulphureus — although DNA testing has not been performed.
Important Cultivation Note:
Chicken of the Woods is considered highly experimental for both indoor and outdoor cultivation.
Currently, there is no fully reliable method for fruiting this species under controlled conditions.
Long colonization times, heavy substrate demands, and unpredictable fruiting behavior are common challenges.
Some cultivators have reported successes using:
Freshly cut hardwood logs for outdoor inoculation
Very large amounts of sterilized hardwood sawdust indoors
Allowing extremely long colonization periods (several months) with fruiting sometimes occurring directly through filter patches
Indoor-grown fruiting bodies are often irregular or stunted compared to wild specimens.
At Fungi Foundry, we are actively experimenting with refining and adapting this strain for better indoor cultivation outcomes.
Our long-term goal is to selectively breed strains with stronger indoor fruiting characteristics.
This culture is best suited for growers who are willing to experiment, observe, and push the boundaries of traditional cultivation techniques.
Details:
10mL sterile syringe with Luer lock
Wild-foraged origin from Charleston, South Carolina
Grows on hardwood logs, stumps, or sawdust-based substrates
⚠️ Disclaimer: Species identification is based on morphology and habitat; DNA testing has not been performed.
Chicken of the Woods
Laetiporus spp. (likely L. sulphureus)
Difficulty:Advanced
Wild species with unpredictable fruiting behavior. Better suited for outdoor log cultivation. Not commonly cultivated indoors, so results may vary.
Locally foraged in Charleston, South Carolina, this Chicken of the Woods liquid culture was prepared under sterile conditions from a vibrant wild specimen.
Known for its meaty texture, bold flavor, and striking orange and yellow hues, this species is a prized edible when found in the wild.
The culture exhibits a distinct sulfur-like aroma, suggesting Laetiporus sulphureus — although DNA testing has not been performed.
Important Cultivation Note:
Chicken of the Woods is considered highly experimental for both indoor and outdoor cultivation.
Currently, there is no fully reliable method for fruiting this species under controlled conditions.
Long colonization times, heavy substrate demands, and unpredictable fruiting behavior are common challenges.
Some cultivators have reported successes using:
Freshly cut hardwood logs for outdoor inoculation
Very large amounts of sterilized hardwood sawdust indoors
Allowing extremely long colonization periods (several months) with fruiting sometimes occurring directly through filter patches
Indoor-grown fruiting bodies are often irregular or stunted compared to wild specimens.
At Fungi Foundry, we are actively experimenting with refining and adapting this strain for better indoor cultivation outcomes.
Our long-term goal is to selectively breed strains with stronger indoor fruiting characteristics.
This culture is best suited for growers who are willing to experiment, observe, and push the boundaries of traditional cultivation techniques.
Details:
10mL sterile syringe with Luer lock
Wild-foraged origin from Charleston, South Carolina
Grows on hardwood logs, stumps, or sawdust-based substrates
⚠️ Disclaimer: Species identification is based on morphology and habitat; DNA testing has not been performed.
Chicken of the Woods
Laetiporus spp. (likely L. sulphureus)
Difficulty:Advanced
Wild species with unpredictable fruiting behavior. Better suited for outdoor log cultivation. Not commonly cultivated indoors, so results may vary.
Locally foraged in Charleston, South Carolina, this Chicken of the Woods liquid culture was prepared under sterile conditions from a vibrant wild specimen.
Known for its meaty texture, bold flavor, and striking orange and yellow hues, this species is a prized edible when found in the wild.
The culture exhibits a distinct sulfur-like aroma, suggesting Laetiporus sulphureus — although DNA testing has not been performed.
Important Cultivation Note:
Chicken of the Woods is considered highly experimental for both indoor and outdoor cultivation.
Currently, there is no fully reliable method for fruiting this species under controlled conditions.
Long colonization times, heavy substrate demands, and unpredictable fruiting behavior are common challenges.
Some cultivators have reported successes using:
Freshly cut hardwood logs for outdoor inoculation
Very large amounts of sterilized hardwood sawdust indoors
Allowing extremely long colonization periods (several months) with fruiting sometimes occurring directly through filter patches
Indoor-grown fruiting bodies are often irregular or stunted compared to wild specimens.
At Fungi Foundry, we are actively experimenting with refining and adapting this strain for better indoor cultivation outcomes.
Our long-term goal is to selectively breed strains with stronger indoor fruiting characteristics.
This culture is best suited for growers who are willing to experiment, observe, and push the boundaries of traditional cultivation techniques.
Details:
10mL sterile syringe with Luer lock
Wild-foraged origin from Charleston, South Carolina
Grows on hardwood logs, stumps, or sawdust-based substrates
⚠️ Disclaimer: Species identification is based on morphology and habitat; DNA testing has not been performed.
