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DifficultyHard
Time41-99 Days
Temp60-70°F
pH6 - 8
Humidity85-90%
CO21000 ppm
Light12/12 h
Air1-2/hr
Cordyceps doesn't grow on wood — it fruits on rice and wheat under LED lights. The orange stromata take 60+ days and your strain will degenerate if you're not careful. Here's how to get it right from liquid culture to harvest.
Why Grow This Species?
Energy
Cordyceps is believed to enhance energy levels by improving cellular energy production and increasing oxygen utilization. It may help combat fatigue and improve stamina, making it popular among athletes and individuals seeking a natural energy boost.
Calm
Studies have shown that Cordyceps may have positive effects on mood and emotional well-being. It is believed to support a healthy stress response and may help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Euphoric
Induces feelings of happiness or excitement
Perceptual
Changes in time perception, spatial perception, and perception of one's own body
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01/30/2025
Pretty good breakdown of each growth stage. Even as someone totally new to fungi I could follow along without getting lost. Health benefits section was a nice bonus
01/29/2025
Instructions were clear and made the process easier than expected. Tips for humidity and temp management helped a lot. Got my first harvest after a few weeks. Pretty rewarding
01/29/2025
Guide covers temp, humidity and lighting conditions clearly. Step by step substrate instructions were helpful. Photos of growth stages are nice. Excited to harvest my first batch
