Laetiporus sulphureus, commonly known as Chicken of the Woods, is a highly recognizable and sought-after mushroom species. Its bright yellow to orange shelf-like fruiting bodies resemble the appearance of cooked chicken, hence its name. This polypore mushroom is not only a favorite among foragers for its distinctive taste and texture but also valued for its potential medicinal properties. It typically grows on decaying hardwood trees, providing an ecological role in forest ecosystems by breaking down dead wood.

Our 1 lb. Chicken of the Woods Inoculated Grain Spawn is prepared using high-quality, sterilized grains and premium mycelium. This ready-to-use bag is perfect for inoculating bulk substrates or as a standalone medium for growing. Each bag is designed to ensure fast and robust mycelial growth, making it easy for novice and experienced cultivators to achieve great results.

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Our Grain Spawn contains pure, carefully isolated samples of mycelium nurtured and expanded in our sterile laboratory. These grain spawn bags are ideal for inoculating a variety of substrates, ensuring rapid and even colonization. Each batch of grain spawn is guaranteed to be contaminant-free, ensuring a high success rate for your cultivation projects. We offer a free replacement if needed.

Chicken of the Woods Inoculated Grain Spawn

Name: Chicken of the Woods Inoculated Grain Spawn
Brand: Mission Myco

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Classification:

Kingdom: Fungi

Phylum: Basidiomycota

Class: Agaricomycetes

Order: Polyporales

Family: Fomitopsidaceae

Genus: Laetiporus

Species: L. sulphureus

Other Names:

Chicken of the Woods

Sulphur Shelf

Chicken Mushroom
Use malt extract agar (MEA) or potato dextrose agar (PDA) for initial culturing of the mycelium.

Incubate Petri dishes at 24-27°C (75-80°F) in a dark environment until fully colonized.
Grain spawn (oats, rye, millet, or sorghum) is recommended for inoculating the bulk substrate.

Sterilize the grains and inoculate with the colonized agar from the Petri dishes.

Incubate the grain spawn at 24-27°C (75-80°F) until fully colonized.
Laetiporus sulphureus prefers hardwood substrates such as oak, cherry, or willow.

Logs or sawdust blocks can be used. The wood should be well-aged and properly sterilized to support vigorous mycelium growth.
Optimal temperature for mycelium growth: 24-27°C (75-80°F)

Optimal temperature for fruiting: 18-24°C (64-75°F)
Maintain high humidity levels of 85-95% during both mycelium growth and fruiting stages.

Mist the substrate regularly to maintain adequate moisture levels.
Chicken of the Woods does not require light for mycelium growth.

Moderate light conditions (indirect sunlight or artificial lighting) are beneficial during the fruiting stage to help the mushrooms orient themselves.
Good air circulation is essential to prevent the buildup of CO2 and to provide fresh air, which is critical during the fruiting stage.

Ensure proper ventilation to maintain fresh air exchange.
Colonization of the substrate typically takes 6-8 weeks, depending on environmental conditions.

Fruiting can be expected within 1-3 weeks after the substrate is fully colonized and conditions are adjusted for fruiting.

Total growing time from inoculation to harvest is approximately 8-12 weeks.