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Liquid Culture Syringe · 10cc

Maitake

Grifola frondosa
$22.00

Maitake, also known as Hen of the Woods, is one of the most prized medicinal and gourmet mushrooms in the world. Grifola frondosa produces D-fraction, a beta-glucan complex studied for its immune-modulating and potential anti-tumor properties.

Our Maitake liquid culture is selected for robust mycelium growth. Maitake is a more advanced species to cultivate but rewards patient growers with large, beautiful frond-like formations and an incredible depth of flavor.

Benefits

  • Contains D-fraction beta-glucan complex
  • May support healthy blood sugar levels
  • Supports immune cell activation
  • Rich in antioxidants and B vitamins
  • Studied for potential anti-tumor properties
  • Excellent gourmet mushroom

Cultivation Guide

Difficulty
Advanced
Substrate
Supplemented hardwood sawdust or buried hardwood logs
Temperature
60-70°F fruiting
Timeline
30-60 days to colonize, 14-28 days to fruit
Yield
Moderate to high
Notes
Requires patience but produces spectacular frond clusters. Prefers oak substrates. Benefits from a cold-shock to initiate fruiting.