{"product_id":"inoculated-slant-tube-lions-mane","title":"Inoculated Slant Tube - Lion's Mane","description":"Inoculated Slant Tube - Lion's Mane\n\nLion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus)\n\nDescription\nA pre-inoculated MEA slant tube containing a vigorous, clean culture of Lion's Mane mycelium. Ready for transfers to grain, liquid culture, or agar plates. Slant tubes are ideal for long-term storage and maintaining genetic integrity of your favorite strains.\n\nUsage Instructions\nSanitize your work area, tools, and contact surfaces before handling. Work in front of a flow hood or inside a still-air box. Use a sterile inoculation loop or scalpel to transfer a small piece of colonized agar to your desired media (grain, LC, or fresh agar). Reseal the slant with parafilm and return to refrigerated storage for future use.\n\nShelf Life \u0026amp; Storage\nStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Refrigerate at 34–39°F (1–4°C) upon receipt. Under proper storage, inoculated slants remain viable for 6–12 months. Always visually inspect for contamination before use.\n\nQuality \u0026amp; COA\nEach batch is prepared using standardized procedures. Cultures are test-transferred on appropriate media before release. These internal checks act as an in-house Certificate of Analysis (COA) to confirm viability and cleanliness at the time of packaging.\n\nStrain Profile\nCommon name: Lion's Mane\nScientific name: Hericium erinaceus\nDifficulty: Intermediate\nPreferred substrate: Hardwood \/ Masters Mix\nUse case: Fruiting, culture expansion \u0026amp; long-term storage","brand":"Flying Mushroom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42699503861831,"sku":"FM-SLANT-LM","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/9218\/7463\/files\/product-slant-lions-mane.jpg?v=1776119275","url":"https:\/\/shop.flyingmushroom.com\/products\/inoculated-slant-tube-lions-mane","provider":"Flying Mushroom LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}