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Spore syringes for mushroom cultivation | Mushverse

Spore syringes

Spore syringes are a fundamental tool in mushroom cultivation, as they contain millions of spores suspended in sterilized water. This sterile format allows direct and safe substrate inoculation, reducing contamination risk and facilitating a clean start for any mycological cultivation.

What is a spore syringe?

A spore syringe is prepared from a spore print, which is introduced into sterile water inside a syringe. This way, spores remain viable, ready to germinate and form mycelium after inoculation. Additionally, they can be stored under refrigeration for months before use.

Duration and preservation

When kept in the refrigerator, between 2 and 8 °C, spore syringes can remain active for up to 6 months, and even longer under optimal conditions. They should not be frozen, as low temperatures damage spores and can break the container.

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Common uses of spore syringes

Spore syringes are mainly used for:

  • Substrate inoculation: initiate mycelium development in grain, mushroom blocks or other nutritious media.
  • Liquid culture preparation: by adding spores to a sugar solution, suspended mycelium formation begins.
  • Domestic and experimental mycology: essential resource for both beginners and advanced cultivators.

Advantages of spore syringes

This format is very popular in applied mycology due to its multiple benefits:

  • Sterile start: reduces contamination risks compared to homemade methods.
  • Ease of use: ready to apply to substrate without additional preparation.
  • High viability: each syringe contains millions of spores, with great colonization potential.
  • Long preservation: stored cold they can remain viable for months.
  • Versatility: useful both for starting cultures from scratch and preparing liquid solutions.

Thanks to these characteristics, spore syringes are considered an essential tool in domestic mushroom cultivation, being a safe and efficient starting point for those who wish to experiment with the fungi life cycle.

Want to keep learning about inoculation methods? Also explore our category on liquid culture syringes and discover their differences with spore syringes.