Grifola fondosa - Maitake Mushroom Genetics Local Common Names: Maitake

Common Names: Maitake

or Liquid CultureGrowth Medium: Malt extract or potato water agarTemperature: 21 deg CSpawn RunGrowth Medium:  Supplemented hardwood sawdustTemperature: 21 deg CBag Filter Type: "A"Primordia FormationTemperature:  10-16 deg CHumidity: 95 %Time (days): 1-2 weeksLight (Lux): 100-500 lux

but before they are uniformly hanging down ½ inch or more

or with proper conditions encouraged to grow into the traditional petal form of Maitake

Bear's head

Grifola fondosa - Maitake Mushroom Genetics Local Common Names: MaitakeMaitake Scientific Name: Grifola frondosa Common Names: Maitake, Hen of the Woods, Kumotake, Dancing Mushroom, Description: A very large, tender and delicious polypore mushroom with health benefits including antiviral properties. Reishi first forms a large, very dark ball like structure with amazing solid flesh which can be enjoyed as a choice edible at that point. Proper conditions will cause this fleshy mass to grow stocks, which further