Maitake, Hen of the Woods - (Grifola frondosa) Sawdust Spawn - 5lb

(Grifola frondosa)

The legendary mushroom worth waiting for.

Maitake, also known as Hen of the Woods, is one of the most revered mushrooms in the world. Prized for both its rich culinary flavor and its long history of medicinal use, Maitake produces large, feathery clusters that emerge from buried oak roots and stumps each fall.

This is not a mushroom for the impatient. Maitake takes time to establish, often requiring 2–3 years before its first fruiting. But once established, it may continue producing beautiful harvests for many years to come.

Think of it less as planting a crop and more as planting a legacy.

🌱 Why You'll Love It

🍄 One of the world's most sought-after gourmet mushrooms

🌳 Long-lived outdoor cultivation on buried oak logs and stumps

💪 Celebrated for its medicinal and wellness properties

🍂 Reliable fall fruiting once established

🌿 Can continue producing for many years

Why Grow Maitake?