Making a mushroom spore syringe is a fun and easy way to make your own spore samples. Whether you are looking to build a library of spore samples or just want to see what spores look like under the microscope, a mushroom spore syringe can be the perfect tool for your research.

Spore syringes are injector tubes with a Luer-lock needle filled with thousands (or millions) of fungal spores. These tiny black specks are suspended in a sterile solution and sealed. They can be used to apply spores to agar plates, or to inject spores straight onto grain substrates such as rice hulls or wheat germ for growth.

The Ultimate Guide to Using Mushroom Spore Syringes for Successful Cultivation

A spore print is the powdery deposit of fungal reproductive cells that naturally fall from the cap of mushrooms. It can help mycologists identify different mushroom species by the pattern of spores that it produces.

Creating your own spore syringe from a spore print is an excellent and easy way to collect spores for your own use or for sharing with friends! But like all experiments, it’s important to do it in a clean space.

You’ll need: a glass jar, a shot glass and some sterilized water, all of which can be found in most kitchens. To begin, sterilize the jar and the shot glass in a pressure cooker.

After the water has cooled, add the spores and shake the mixture vigorously until all the spores are evenly distributed within the syringe. Then, syringe the solution into a mason jar.