"Hen of the Woods, Kumotake, The Dancing Butterfly Mushroom"
approx. 100 pcs. Spawn-Dowels
colonized with mycelium,
recommended to inoculate 1 log
length 50 - 80 cm, diameter 25 - 35 cm

Fruiting season: late summer / early autumn

Especially in Asia, the Maitake-mushroom is known for centuries as a very special and unique mushroom. One reason for this is seen in his dumose form, which allows the mushroom to fit perfectly into his surrounding and which offers him an excellent camouflage. Another reason lies in his ingredients which are so precious that collectors in ancient Asia kept the places of discovery top secret.

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The inoculation of logs with mushroom cultures can be done during the whole year, if the logs are stored frost-protected while spawn run. According to species, mushrooms will fruit several years, till all nutrients of the wood have been consumed by the fungus.

For a perfect yield, the quality of the logs is essential! Please use hardwood (most suitable: oak, poplar, cottonwood, elm, willow, alder). Let the log dry for approx. 4 – 5 weeks after felling. For inoculation with the dowels the log have been preperated: duck for 3 days in water (log should be complete coverd with water). After this let the log dry for approx. 2 days in the sun. We recommend to use logs (with bark!) diameter approx. 20 -35 cm length 50 bis 80 cm.

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