ANX-CROP-0000867

Cultivated cordyceps

Cordyceps militaris

An entomopathogenic fungus cultivated on grain or synthetic media (rather than on live insects as in the wild) for medicinal and dietary supplement markets.

Family

Cordycipitaceae

Climate requirements

Fruits at cooler temperatures of 18-22C with high humidity and requires light exposure to develop orange fruiting bodies.

Soil types

Grown on sterilized grain (often rice) or artificial nutrient media, not soil-based.