Often called Maitake which means “dancing mushroom” in Japanese.
Maitake (Grifola frondosa) liquid mycelium prepared using the finest quality malt and yeast extracts.
Each order contains:
– 10ml Liquid Culture Syringe with Syringe Cap
– 16g Wrapped Sterile Needle
– 70% Isopropyl Alcohol Wipe
These items are further packed in a zip lock bag to further protect from contamination
Each 10ml Liquid Culture Syringe is freshly prepared and can be stored for up to 6 months when refrigerated.
Unlike other polypores, the maitake mushroom is edible. Many people consider them quite delicious with a strong flavor. Maitake have been used for centuries in eastern medicine. They contain polysaccharides that are immune modulators and scientists are more closely analyzing their medicinal properties.
Suitable Substrate:
hardwood (poplar, oak, alder, aspen, maple, birch, ash, beech, willow, elm)
Suitable method of cultivation:
wood logs, indoor mycelium bags for cultivation in a greenhouse
Growing conditions:
Phase 1: Mycelium growth
Temperature: 21 – 24°C
Humidity: 95 – 100%
Duration: 14 – 30 days, then dormant for 30 days
Light: n/a
Phase 2: Primordia Formation
Temperature: 10 – 15,6 °C
Humidity: 95 %
Duration: 5 – 10 days
Light: 100 – 500 lux
Phase 3: Fond development
Temperature: 10 – 15,6 °C
Humidity: 90 – 95%
Duration: 10 – 14 days
Light: 100 – 500 lux
Phase: Fruiting and Harvest
Temperature: 13 – 16 (18)°C
Humidity: 75 -85 %
Duration: 14 – 21 days
Light: 500 – 1,000 lux
Cropping cycle: 2 flushes, every 3-4 weeks