Chicken of the Woods Plug Spawn

Embark on a flavorful and sustainable journey of mushroom cultivation with our Chicken of the Woods Plug Spawn, featuring the unique and delectable Laetiporus genus. Found throughout much of the world, Laetiporus mushrooms, particularly Laetiporus sulphureus, are commonly known as sulfur shelf, chicken of the woods, chicken mushroom, or chicken fungus due to their chicken-like taste. These edible mushrooms grow in large brackets, with individual “shelves” ranging from 5 cm to 25 cm (2″-10″ inches) across, comprised of tiny tubular filaments known as hyphae. Some specimens of this fascinating mushroom have been discovered with brackets weighing over 45 kg (100 pounds).

Chicken of the Woods Plug Spawn

Cultivating your own Chicken of the Woods Mushrooms becomes a rewarding and sustainable experience with this Chicken of the Woods Plug Spawn. Crafted from wood dowels inoculated with the Chicken of the Woods Mushroom species mycelium, these plugs provide the foundation for growing mushroom fruiting bodies on freshly cut logs or stumps. Optimal hardwood logs such as Alder, Ash, Birch, Bitternut, Cherry, Chestnut, Hophornbeam, Ironwood, Maple, Oak, Pecan, Sweetgum, Sycamore, Tulip poplar, Walnut, or Willow are recommended, as Chicken of the Woods Mushrooms do not flourish on conifers.

The cultivation process is straightforward: drill 5/16″ holes 1″ deep into the logs and hammer the Chicken of the Woods Mushroom plugs into these holes. Ensure the holes are drilled just before plugging and spaced about 4″ apart. Optimal logs should be approximately 6 inches in diameter and four feet long, freshly cut within the past 20 days. It’s advised to avoid logs with missing or split bark, seeking unpenetrated logs, except on the sides they were cut.

Extend your cultivation possibilities by using Chicken of the Woods Plug Spawn on live trees, and strategically placing down branches where pruning is planned later. Crafted from hardwood fluted or spiral dowels, this plug spawn ensures an ideal environment for the successful growth of Chicken of the Woods Mushrooms.

Embark on the journey of cultivating your own Chicken of the Woods Mushrooms with the simplicity and confidence provided by this Chicken of the Woods Plug Spawn. Experience the joy of harvesting these distinctive and flavorful mushrooms while contributing to sustainable and mindful cultivation practices. Transform your space into a haven for Chicken of the Woods Mushrooms, celebrating the wonders of homegrown and freshly harvested delights.