Experience the unique flavor and health benefits of Chestnut mushrooms with our premium Chestnut Mushroom Plug Spawn. Known for their rich, earthy taste and appealing texture, Chestnut mushrooms (Pholiota adiposa) are a favorite among gourmet chefs and home cooks. Our plug spawn makes it easy to cultivate these delectable mushrooms in your own backyard or garden.
Key Features:
- Premium Quality Mycelium: Our Chestnut Mushroom Plug Spawn is developed from carefully isolated and tested mycelium strains, ensuring vigorous and robust growth.
- Sterile and Contaminant-Free: Produced in a controlled laboratory environment, our plug spawn is guaranteed to be free from contaminants, providing a high success rate for your cultivation projects.
- Easy to Use: Each plug is ready for inoculation, making the cultivation process straightforward and efficient for both beginners and experienced growers.
- Versatile Growing Conditions: Suitable for inoculating hardwood logs and stumps, particularly oak, maple, and beech, offering flexibility in your cultivation setup.
- Optimized for High Yield: Our plug spawn promotes rapid colonization and high yields, allowing you to enjoy bountiful harvests of Chestnut mushrooms.
Benefits of Chestnut Mushrooms:
- Rich Flavor: Chestnut mushrooms are known for their rich, earthy flavor, making them a versatile ingredient in a variety of dishes.
- Nutrient-Dense: High in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, Chestnut mushrooms provide numerous health benefits.
- Immune Support: The bioactive compounds in Chestnut mushrooms help support a healthy immune system.
- Culinary Versatility: Enjoy Chestnut mushrooms sautéed, grilled, in soups, stews, and more.
How to Use:
- Select Your Logs: Choose fresh, healthy hardwood logs or stumps, preferably from oak, maple, or beech trees.
- Drill Holes: Drill holes approximately 1 inch deep and 5/16 inch in diameter, spaced about 4-6 inches apart on your log or stump.
- Insert Plug Spawn: Insert the Chestnut Mushroom plug spawn into the drilled holes and tap in with a hammer until flush with the log surface.
- Seal the Holes: Seal the holes with cheese wax or beeswax to protect the spawn from contaminants and pests.
- Incubate: Place the inoculated logs in a shady, moist environment and keep them off the ground to prevent contamination.
- Monitor and Maintain: Regularly check the logs for signs of mycelium growth and keep the logs moist by misting or soaking periodically.
- Harvest: Once the Chestnut mushrooms begin to fruit, typically within 6-12 months, harvest them by cutting them off at the base.
Product Specifications:
- Contents: 100 count Chestnut Mushroom Plug Spawn
- Strain: Pholiota adiposa (Chestnut Mushroom)
- Shelf Life: Best used within a few weeks of purchase; store in a cool, dark place or refrigerate to extend shelf life
- Packaging: Each plug spawn is packaged in a sterile, sealed bag to ensure freshness and quality
Guarantee:
We are committed to providing the highest quality plug spawn. If you encounter any issues with contamination or performance, we offer a free replacement to ensure your satisfaction and success in mushroom cultivation.
Chestnut Mushroom Plug Spawn (100ct)
Classification:
- Kingdom: Fungi
- Phylum: Basidiomycota
- Class: Agaricomycetes
- Order: Agaricales
- Family: Strophariaceae
- Genus: Pholiota
- Species: P. adiposa
Other Names:
- Chestnut Mushroom
- Kuritake