Maitake Spawn
Premium gourmet & medicinal clusters. Earthy, umami-rich favorite for logs and bags.
Maitake Mushroom Spawn (Grifola frondosa)
Grifola frondosa spawn grows vigorous on hardwood substrates like oak sawdust. Ideal for hobbyists and growers inoculating logs or bags; harvest hefty clusters in months with proper humidity. High-yield potential boosts your mushroom production.
Flavour Profile
Deep umami, smoky earthiness, chewy bite. Grill like steak or toss in broths.
What's Included
- 2.5 kg sterilised rye grain spawn inoculated with Maitake mycelium
- Step-by-step instruction card
- Storage and usage tips
Storage
Keep refrigerated at 2-4°C. Use within 4-6 weeks for best viability. Can be frozen for longer-term storage.
Cultivation Information
| Species | Grifola frondosa |
| Inoculation Rate | 5-10% |
| Recommended Substrate | Hardwood sawdust (oak preferred), supplemented with bran; or logs |
| Incubation | 22-25°C, 8-12+ weeks (slow colonizer) |
| Primordia Induction | 13-18°C, 85-95% RH, fresh air exchange |
| Fruiting Conditions | 13-18°C, 85-95% RH, low CO2 |
| Flushes | 1-2 total (often 3-4 weeks apart) |
| Yield | 100-250g fresh mushrooms per kg substrate (varies by strain & conditions) |
Delivery & Shipping
- We ship Monday–Thursday to minimize weekend transit risks.
- Express Post highly recommended for heat-sensitive spawn.
- Tracking links emailed on dispatch.
- *Excludes bulk growing supply orders. Shipping Australia-wide only.
Local and Sustainable
- Certified Australian Made
- Shipped using biodegradable tape and recyclable boxes
- Produced in our Adelaide facility