Chicken Of The Woods Laetiporus conifericola

Chicken Of The Woods

Laetiporus conifericolas

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

Chicken of the Woods Laetiporus conifericola Liquid Culture, vibrant edible mushroom for growing on conifer wood stumps logs and outdoor beds

Laetiporus conifericola, commonly known as the Chicken of the Woods mushroom, is a bright orange shelf fungus that grows naturally on coniferous trees such as fir, spruce, and hemlock. This strain is closely related to Laetiporus sulphureus but is uniquely adapted to thrive on softwood. Known for its juicy texture and mild flavor that resembles chicken, this mushroom is highly sought after by foragers, chefs, and mushroom growers.

This premium liquid culture provides a vigorous and clean strain of Laetiporus conifericola that can be used to colonize sterilized grain spawn. Once colonized, the grain can be transferred to plugs or used to inoculate conifer logs, stumps, or buried wood in shaded outdoor environments.

Key features:

• Species: Laetiporus conifericola, commonly known as Chicken of the Woods

• Type: Liquid mushroom culture in sterile nutrient solution

• Ideal for: Softwood logs and stumps including spruce fir and hemlock, plug spawn, outdoor mushroom gardens

• Growth habit: Large overlapping orange shelves with yellow pores, grows in clusters on wood

• Culinary value: Edible mushroom with meaty texture and flavor similar to chicken, excellent when sautéed or fried

Why grow Chicken of the Woods mushrooms:

• Striking visual appeal and strong culinary demand

• One of the few mushrooms that thrives on coniferous wood

• Excellent candidate for plug spawn and long-term outdoor log cultivation

• Returns seasonally once established on buried or standing wood

• Great for mushroom trails, food forests, and gourmet kitchens

How to use:
Inoculate sterilized grain with Chicken of the Woods Laetiporus conifericola liquid culture. Once colonized, use the grain spawn to inoculate freshly cut or partially decomposed conifer logs or stumps. Optionally, transfer to hardwood dowels to create plug spawn for log drilling. Keep inoculated logs in a shaded outdoor location with consistent moisture. Fruiting may begin several months after colonization and can recur seasonally for years.

Laetiporus conifericola Chicken of the Woods liquid culture is a must-have for growers interested in cultivating one of the most visually stunning and flavorful mushrooms native to conifer forests. Whether you are a forager, homesteader, or small farm producer, this species offers lasting harvests, culinary value, and ecological interest.

*international orders will not include needle.

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