Maitake (Hen of the Woods) Mushroom Grow Kit (5lbs)
Maitake (Hen of the Woods) Mushroom Grow Kit (5lbs) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Description
Description
Maitake Mushroom Grow Kit (5lb) – Rich Flavor, Immune-Boosting, Cultivator-Approved
Grow your own Maitake mushrooms (Grifola frondosa)—also known as Hen of the Woods—with this expertly crafted 5lb grow kit from MycoLabs. Revered for their earthy, meaty flavor and powerful medicinal properties, Maitake mushrooms are now easier than ever to cultivate at home with our first-generation mycelium and proprietary substrate mix.
What’s Included:
- 5lb pre-colonized Maitake mushroom block
- Ultra-fine pump mister for daily moisture control
- Easy-to-follow growing instructions
Why Choose Maitake?
Long treasured in Japanese and Chinese herbal traditions, Maitake mushrooms offer both gourmet flavor and potent nutritional value. With immune-supportive beta-glucans and a rich, umami-forward profile, this mushroom is perfect for health-conscious home chefs and culinary explorers alike.
Quick Benefits:
- Grower-Friendly: Designed for success, even in indoor environments
- Functional & Flavorful: Meaty texture meets powerful wellness support
- Sustainable: Made with recycled materials and eco-conscious practices
Fast Facts:
- Scientific Name: Grifola frondosa
- Fruiting Temp: 50–65°F (can tolerate 40–75°F)
- Light Needs: 12/12 light cycle helpful but not required
- Water Cycle: Mist regularly to maintain high humidity (approx. 90%)
- Yield: Typically 1–2 pounds per block (with potential for more)
Appearance & Culinary Use:
Maitake mushrooms grow in dense, overlapping fronds resembling woodland feathers—light gray to dark brown, with a thick, fibrous base. Their nutty, umami-rich taste makes them ideal for roasting, grilling, stir-frying, or simmering into soups and stews.
Pro Tip:
Maximize your yield by using one of our Monotubs for optimized humidity and airflow. Or add our Tabletop Humidity Tent for just $3.99 when bundled with your kit.
** In stock and ready to ship while supplies last. **
Note: Cultivating Maitake indoors was once difficult, but with our perfected strain and substrate, it’s now easier than ever.
Let customers speak for us
I never knew a product like this even existed. I have grown mushrroms for years and mold is always a problem, this stuff kills it but not the fungi. I love it.
Grain bags are great I wasn't happy with the agar plates because they weren't wrapped individually and you didn't send any para film I feel like you guys should replace the five agar plates that I got when I undid the main rapper the lids got Jarred around and they ended up contaminated all of them but one the one I called a mushroom with so out of the five I only was able to use one of them but other than that your business has been great I love every product of everybody I bought a grow kit from you guys a few years back but overall very happy with Midwest grow kits
Excellent product with 0% contamination. Amazing customer service.
Jars are working fine. The 5 lb bag got contaminated twice for the 44q monotub.got a replacement, but the 2nd one nothing.
Excellent service and great response time well worth your time to deal with this company
Bought 5 grain jar 32 oz innoculated with spores July 11th 30days later August 11th fully colonized mix with 5 lbs.casing mix put in 28qt monotub many mushrooms growing also I bought air filter patches and eco cleanse anti mold for misting shipping was super fast as always every thing arrived securely packaged
I’ve used these several times. I’ve never needed to do huge grows like some people do. These colonize fast with liquid cultures and out put nice flushes. I even resoaked them for a second flush.
Man, this kit just makes life easy. Everything came fresh, clean, and ready to use — no stressing, no sketchy prep work, just straight to growing. The totes are low-key perfect for keeping things smooth, and the heater keeps the temps steady without me having to babysit. Setup was quick, and the instructions walked me through without any guesswork.
What really hit me is how stress-free it is. Mycelium took off, no contamination, and it’s been all good vibes watching it do its thing. If you want to keep it simple but still get solid results, this kit’s the way to go. Midwest kept it real with this one — chill, reliable, and worth every penny. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Tabletop Ecosphere was straightforward to set up, with clear instructions that made the process quick and hassle-free. The build quality feels solid, and the automatic humidity control worked exactly as described, keeping conditions steady without much attention on my part. I was able to start fruiting my mushrooms within days, and the results were healthy and consistent. While it’s not a huge chamber, it’s perfect for small-batch grows and fits nicely on a countertop or shelf. Overall, it’s a reliable and well-designed unit that makes mushroom cultivation much easier.
Love it! High Quality - Doesnt fade!
I always air-dry my mushies with a fan, I was looking for something besides plates to use when harvesting my tubs. This tray is perfect, when you place this tray on a flat surface like a counter the bottom can still get air and my fan works perfect drying all parts of the mushrooms without having to rotate everything as often. This is a great buy if you already buying other stuff in your cart as the Free Shipping makes this a deal!
I got the 45 dollar all in one bag with monotub and their tubs are the best, their all in one bags are the best and cheapest, amd their substrate is the best with more mushroom growing ingredients than the competition..
I am going to buy the jars next so I can reuse for liquid culture,bag of substrate and 2 monotubs bc their tubs work wonders compare to modified bins. Simply the best in the business.
