The Gem of the Indian Ocean

​Travel across the globe with the Malabar Coast strain, a legendary variety originally found in the lush, tropical regions of India. This culture is a favorite at the Fungal Forge because it combines exotic history with a very practical, user-friendly nature. If you want a strain that is both fascinating to look at and incredibly easy to study, Malabar is a top-tier choice.

​What Makes Malabar Special

​Tropical Toughness Because this strain originated in a warm, humid climate, it has a built-in resilience. It is a vigorous grower that isn’t easily bothered by minor changes in your lab environment, making it a very “safe” bet for beginners.

​Heavy Producer In the world of microscopy, Malabar is known for being a workhorse. It produces a massive amount of dark spores, which is great for researchers who want plenty of material to look at under the lens.

​Unique Look This variety is famous for its beautiful, broad caps that start out a rich cinnamon color and fade to a pale gold as they mature. It has a classic “umbrella” shape that is perfect for studying how different strains develop.

​Fast & Reliable You won’t be left waiting around. The Malabar strain is a fast colonizer that builds thick, healthy white mycelium with very little effort. It’s a great “confidence booster” strain for anyone new to the hobby.
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Add a piece of international history to your library with the Malabar Coast—a robust, high-performing classic from Marvelous Mike’s.

​(Note: This culture is sold strictly for microscopy, taxonomy, and legal research purposes only.)