Chicken Of The Woods Mushroom Laetiporus cincinnatus

Chicken Of The Woods Mushroom

Laetiporus cincinnatus

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

Chicken of the Woods Mushroom Liquid Culture, Laetiporus cincinnatus, premium edible mushroom for home and outdoor cultivation

Laetiporus cincinnatus, commonly known as chicken of the woods, is a highly sought-after edible mushroom prized for its meaty texture and mild flavor. Often compared to chicken or crab meat, this mushroom is ideal for vegetarian and gourmet recipes. Unlike other Laetiporus species that grow on tree trunks, Laetiporus cincinnatus typically forms rosettes at the base of hardwood trees or from buried roots, making it especially well-suited for outdoor bed and log cultivation.

This liquid culture offers a fast-colonizing, high-yield strain perfect for growers looking to produce one of North America's most recognizable wild mushrooms. Chicken of the woods is known for its bright orange to salmon-colored caps, white pores, and tender consistency when young.

Key features:

• Species: Laetiporus cincinnatus, also known as chicken of the woods

• Type: Liquid mushroom culture in sterile nutrient solution

• Ideal for: Hardwood logs, buried wood beds, outdoor mushroom gardens, mycoforestry, gourmet mushroom cultivation

• Growth habit: Rosette-shaped clusters with soft, overlapping caps and a white pore surface

• Seasonality: Fruits in summer and early fall, commonly found near oak and other deciduous hardwoods

Why grow Laetiporus cincinnatus:

• One of the most popular and flavorful wild edible mushrooms

• High culinary value, great for sautéing, frying, or adding to soups and pasta

• Grows well in outdoor conditions with minimal maintenance

• Excellent for sustainable forest farming, permaculture, and backyard mushroom projects

How to use:
Inoculate sterilized grain with this chicken of the woods liquid culture, then use the colonized grain to inoculate hardwood sawdust or bury in outdoor beds for seasonal fruiting. The colonized grain can also be used to create hardwood dowel plug spawn, which can be inserted into pre-drilled logs or stumps for long-term mushroom production. Keep the growing environment moist and shaded for best results. Harvest young for the best texture and flavor.

Laetiporus cincinnatus chicken of the woods mushroom liquid culture is a must-have for any edible mushroom grower, forest gardener, or wild food enthusiast. With its rich flavor, visual appeal, and reliable fruiting habit, this species is perfect for adding diversity and value to your mushroom growing setup.

*international orders will not include needle.

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