Berkeley's polypore Mushroom Bondarzewia berkeleyi

Berkeley's polypore Mushroom

Bondarzewia berkeleyi

10 cc/ml liquid fungi mycology culture syringe with a sterile needle.

Berkeley's Polypore Mushroom Liquid Culture, Bondarzewia berkeleyi, giant edible polypore for cultivation and display

Bondarzewia berkeleyi, commonly known as Berkeley’s polypore, is a large and impressive wood-loving mushroom found at the base of hardwood trees. Known for its massive rosettes, thick overlapping caps, and creamy white to tan color, this species is prized for both its culinary potential and striking appearance in the wild. With this high-quality liquid culture, growers can explore cultivation of this giant polypore for food, education, or fungal landscaping projects.

Berkeley's polypore is considered an edible mushroom when young and tender, often compared in texture to chicken or pork. As it matures, it becomes woody and is best used for tinctures, broths, or dehydrated slices. Its presence on hardwood trees, especially oak, makes it a notable feature of eastern North American forests.

Key features:

• Species: Bondarzewia berkeleyi, commonly called Berkeley's polypore or giant polypore mushroom

• Type: Liquid mushroom culture in sterile nutrient solution

• Ideal for: Hardwood sawdust, outdoor logs, buried wood, mycological education, gourmet mushroom trials

• Growth habit: Large rosettes of thick, fleshy caps with pore surfaces underneath

• Seasonality: Fruits in late summer and fall, especially near oak and other hardwoods

Why grow Berkeley's polypore:

• Produces one of the largest fruiting bodies among temperate polypore mushrooms

• Edible when young and mild in flavor, great for slicing and sautéing

• Excellent choice for naturalistic mushroom gardens and myco-landscaping

• Ideal for mushroom photography, education, and public display gardens

• Hardy and long-lasting species that can persist on buried or fallen wood for years

How to use:
Inoculate sterilized grain or wood-based substrate with Berkeley’s polypore liquid culture. Once colonized, transfer to buried logs, outdoor wood beds, or hardwood sawdust blocks. Maintain moist conditions and partial shade for optimal fruiting. Fruiting bodies typically appear in summer or early fall and can reach large sizes under the right conditions.

Berkeley’s polypore mushroom liquid culture is a unique addition to any mycology collection, mushroom garden, or gourmet cultivation setup. Whether for food, education, or aesthetics, Bondarzewia berkeleyi offers a powerful combination of size, beauty, and function.

*instructions are not included, please thoroughly research growing conditions and techniques.