Nameko Mushroom Pholiota microspora

Nameko Mushroom

Pholiota microspora

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

Nameko Mushroom Pholiota microspora liquid culture, popular Japanese gourmet mushroom for hardwood sawdust blocks indoor kits and cool weather cultivation

Pholiota microspora, commonly known as the Nameko Mushroom, is a prized edible species in Japanese cuisine known for its amber-brown cap, slippery gelatinous coating, and rich umami flavor. It is often featured in miso soup, hot pot, stir-fries, and noodle dishes. Nameko mushrooms thrive in cooler temperatures and produce consistent flushes on hardwood-based substrates such as oak, beech, or supplemented sawdust.

This high-quality liquid culture contains a clean and vigorous strain of Nameko ideal for inoculating sterilized grain. Once colonized, the grain spawn can be transferred to sawdust grow bags, jars, or logs for indoor or outdoor fruiting.

Key features:

• Species: Pholiota microspora, also known as Nameko Mushroom

• Type: Liquid mushroom culture in sterile nutrient solution

• Ideal for: Hardwood sawdust blocks, grow kits, log cultivation, indoor mushroom farming

• Growth habit: Small amber caps with a slippery coating, grows in clusters

• Culinary value: Edible mushroom with earthy umami flavor and smooth texture, widely used in Japanese dishes

Why grow Nameko Mushrooms:

• Popular gourmet mushroom with culinary appeal

• Grows well in cool and temperate climates

• High-yielding strain for small farms or home use

• Distinct texture and flavor prized by chefs

• Performs reliably on supplemented hardwood substrates

How to use:
Inoculate sterilized grain with Nameko Mushroom Pholiota microspora liquid culture. Once fully colonized, transfer to pasteurized hardwood sawdust or logs. Maintain cool temperatures and high humidity. Fruiting typically begins in 2 to 3 weeks after colonization.

Pholiota microspora liquid culture is an excellent option for growers looking to cultivate a flavorful, easy-to-grow mushroom that adds variety to any gourmet mushroom lineup.

*international orders will not include needle.

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