One common method for storing spores from any mushroom strain is using spore syringes. A syringe contains millions of mushroom spores floating in a sterile solution, and using a syringe is quite simple. 

The mushroom spore syringe is used in the inoculation of the substrate. You can take a spore syringe to cultivate regardless of the mushroom strain of choice. It can be oyster mushrooms, medicinal strains, or your favorite magic mushrooms.

Read on to know the preparation of spore syringe and where to buy spore syringe online. 

Preparing the Spore Syringe

First, ensure a clean environment. Disinfect your hands or wear sterilized gloves before preparing the mushroom spore syringe. These syringes are usually ready to use. If you keep it in the refrigerator, it is ideal to take it out 12 hours before using it at room temperature.

Generally, a spore syringe pack includes:

• 1x sterile needle
• 1x special mushroom spore solution in a 20 ml syringe
• 4x Alco preps

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Liquid spore syringe set

The cap of the sealed syringe is called the Luer lock. Here are the simple steps for using it.

1. Pick the spore syringe with the cap still on.
2. Hold with the Luer lock pointing up.
3. Unscrew the lock on the syringe by turning it counterclockwise using your hand.
4. Now, detach the needle from the sterile package. Leave the protective cap on the needle. Then, attach it to the mushroom spore syringe.
5. Shake the syringe for a few seconds.

Now, it is ready to inoculate a (sterile) substrate.

How to Inoculate Substrate with the Spores Syringe

An edible, psilocybe, or medicinal mushroom strain needs different substrates to grow. 

You only need 3 ml of the spore solution to colonize 1.05 quarts or 1 L of the substrate. One syringe has 20 ml of the mushroom spore solution, enough to inoculate between 6 and 7 L of substrate. Drop a few ml in each corner of the substrate, and everything is ready. 

After some days, white mycelium patches can be noticed where the spores were dropped. The mycelium grows fully when the whole substrate turns white.

By cutting the bag, you can choose the spot where the mushrooms will come. The bag will then start the flowering process. 

How can you store a mushroom spore syringe?

You can store the syringe by refrigerating it between 2 degrees C and 8 degrees C or between 35 degrees F and 46 degrees F. Remember to reattach the Luer lock to the syringe immediately after use. The mushroom spore syringe can be used for the next 12 months.

Note:

Don’t use the spore syringe with liquid culture. If you are willing to make Liquid culture from the spores, use the spore vial or print separately from the syringe.

Shelf Life of a Liquid Spore Culture

Did you know? Mushroom spores can last for years! Just ensure you refrigerate if you want to store them for a long time. Spore prints must be sealed to avoid moisture before being stored in the fridge. Sealing them from heat and air can extend their shelf life. Spore prints can even last for over a decade.

However, the spore mushroom syringes don’t last as long as the water starts to develop bacteria. The ideal timeline is between 8 and 12 months. In case the spore doesn’t grow within the expected time, rehydrate it in sterile water for about 24 hours. Spores more than six months old can be soaked in sterile water for about 24 hours before germination starts. Use liquid culture syringes within three months of buying and store them in your fridge. 

The bottom line

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