Cordyceps

 Scientific Name: Cordyceps militaris

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 Appearance: Thin, bright orange finger-like fruiting bodies.

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 Flavor Profile: Not grown for flavor; valued for medicinal properties.

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 Growth Conditions:

• Substrate: Grows on a mix of rice, bran, and nutrients.

• Temperature:

• Colonization: 68–75°F

• Fruiting: 60–68°F.

• Humidity: 85–90%.

• Fresh Air Exchange (FAE): Low; thrives in higher CO2 environments.

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 Yield:

• 5 lb substrate container: 1–1.5 lbs total.

• Flushes: 2–3

• Per Flush: 0.5–0.8 lbs per flush.

• 10 lbs substrate container: 3–4 lbs total.

• Flushes: 3–4

• Per Flush: 1–1.2 lbs per flush.

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 Popularity: Increasingly popular in the wellness industry.

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 Uses: Medicinal extracts, powders, and teas for energy and immune support.

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 Notes: Requires precise nutrient mixes and careful humidity control.