Black Maitake, Grifola frondosa

Black Maitake

Grifola frondosa

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

Black Maitake Grifola frondosa liquid culture, gourmet and medicinal mushroom for hardwood sawdust blocks indoor kits and seasonal outdoor log cultivation

Grifola frondosa, commonly known as Black Maitake or Hen of the Woods, is a prized edible and medicinal mushroom known for its clustered rosette-like growth and earthy, umami-rich flavor. This strain produces darker caps than traditional Maitake, making it an attractive and unique addition to any gourmet mushroom offering. Black Maitake is also highly valued for its potential immune-boosting and adaptogenic properties, and is commonly used in teas, broths, and functional wellness products.

This liquid culture provides a clean and high-performance strain ideal for inoculating sterilized grain spawn. Once colonized, the grain can be transferred to supplemented hardwood sawdust blocks or outdoor logs for long-term cultivation.

Key features:

• Species: Grifola frondosa, also called Black Maitake or Hen of the Woods

• Type: Liquid mushroom culture in sterile nutrient solution

• Ideal for: Hardwood sawdust blocks, indoor cultivation, outdoor oak log inoculation

• Growth habit: Layered, clustered rosettes with gray to dark brown fronds

• Culinary value: Edible gourmet mushroom with meaty texture and deep savory flavor

• Medicinal value: Traditionally used for immune support and overall wellness

Why grow Black Maitake mushrooms:

• High-value gourmet and medicinal mushroom

• Grows well on hardwood substrates and outdoor logs

• Unique coloration compared to standard Maitake strains

• Popular in functional food and supplement markets

• A seasonal favorite for fall mushroom growers

How to use:
Inoculate sterilized grain with Black Maitake Grifola frondosa liquid culture. After colonization, transfer to hardwood sawdust or drill into fresh oak logs to create plug spawn. Maintain high humidity and cooler temperatures for optimal fruiting. Fruiting typically occurs in fall.

Grifola frondosa liquid culture is ideal for growers looking to cultivate a visually distinct and health-supportive mushroom with both culinary and functional benefits.

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