Maitake

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Grifola frondosa

Family: Meripilaceae

About Maitake

Also called "Hen of the Woods." The slowest common colonizer at 60–120 days. Requires heavily supplemented hardwood sawdust. Very challenging for indoor cultivation. Outdoor log/stump cultivation is the most promising approach for hobbyists.

Cultivation parameters

Growing Parameters

Colonization Temp70–75°F

30°F100°F

Fruiting Temp55–65°F

30°F100°F

Humidity85–95%

0%100%

CO2 Tolerance

1,000 ppm

Light Needs

12h indirect

Colonization

90 days

Fruiting

21 days

Avg. BE

50%

Preferred Substrates

heavily supplemented hardwood sawdusthardwood logs/stumps

Cultivation Techniques

BagLogOutdoor Bed

Flavor Profile

Rich, earthy, savory with a distinctive woodsy aroma; crispy edges when roasted

Medicinal Properties

Beta-glucans — immune support, blood sugar regulation

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