Program Overview
Our 20-day Cordyceps militaris Cultivation Training
Program provides comprehensive, hands-on training in cultivating this valuable
medicinal fungus known for producing cordycepin. Whether you're interested in home
cultivation or commercial production, this program covers all aspects from strain selection
to harvesting and post-processing.
Why Cultivate
Cordyceps militaris?
Medicinal Value
Rich in cordycepin with immune-boosting properties
Commercial Potential
High market demand in nutraceutical industry
Scalable Production
Suitable for both small-scale and commercial farming
20-Day Training Curriculum
Module 1: Fundamentals & Sterile
Techniques
- Introduction to Cordyceps militaris biology and life cycle
- Essential laboratory equipment and setup
- Sterilization techniques for fungal cultivation
- Aseptic transfer and culture maintenance
Module 2: Substrate Preparation
Substrate Options:
- Brown rice and grain-based substrates
- Silkworm pupae formulations
- Custom nutrient-enriched media
- Optimal nutrient composition and supplements
- Moisture content and pH adjustment
- Container selection and preparation
Module 3: Inoculation Methods
- Liquid culture preparation
- Grain spawn production
- Inoculation techniques for different substrates
- Optimal inoculation density
Module 4: Incubation Conditions
- Temperature optimization (18-22°C)
- Humidity control (80-90% RH)
- Light requirements and photoperiod
- CO₂ and ventilation management
- Monitoring mycelial growth
Module 5: Fruiting Induction
- Environmental triggers for fruiting
- Temperature shift techniques
- Light spectrum and intensity optimization
- Humidity adjustment during fruiting
Module 6: Harvesting & Processing
- Determining optimal harvest time
- Harvesting techniques to preserve quality
- Fresh vs dried product processing
- Quality assessment and grading
Module 7: Strain Improvement
- Strain selection and isolation
- Substrate adaptation techniques
- Selective breeding for higher yields
- Cordycepin content enhancement
Training Highlights
Hands-on Practice
Direct experience with all cultivation stages
Commercial Techniques
Learn scalable production methods
Lab Protocols
Master sterile culture techniques
Yield Optimization
Learn to maximize fruiting body production
Comprehensive Manual
Detailed reference materials provided
Certification
Recognized upon completion
Learning
Outcomes
- Master complete Cordyceps militaris cultivation cycle
- Understand optimal environmental parameters
- Develop skills in sterile culture techniques
- Learn to prepare various substrate formulations
- Gain ability to troubleshoot cultivation problems
- Understand post-harvest processing methods
- Learn strain selection and improvement techniques
Who Should
Attend?
- Mushroom cultivation enthusiasts
- Herbal medicine practitioners
- Agriculture graduates
- Biotechnology students
- Entrepreneurs in nutraceuticals
- Organic farmers
- Researchers in mycology
- Medicinal plant cultivators
- Anyone interested in fungal cultivation
Career Opportunities
- Commercial Cordyceps cultivation
- Medicinal mushroom production
- Nutraceutical product development
- Research in mycology and ethnomycology
- Organic farming and specialty crops
- Herbal supplement manufacturing