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Liquid Fungi Mushroom Species Guide

Nameko Mushroom Species Information

Scientific Name

Pholiota microspora

Other Common Names

Pholiota nameko, Shortly nameko

Description

Pholiota microspora, commonly known as Pholiota nameko or shortly nameko is a small, amber-brown mushroom with a slightly gelatinous coating that is used as an ingredient in miso soup and nabemono. In some countries this mushroom is available in kit form and can be grown at home. It is one of Japan's most popular cultivated mushrooms, tastes slightly nutty and is often used in stir-fries. They are also sold dried.

Substrate Type Used for Nameko Mushrooms

Sterilized Hardwood Substrate :

Hardwood Logs, Supplemented Sawdust Blocks, Pasteurized Straw, Other Cellulose Products

Petri: Malt Extract Agar, Dextrose Agar

Spawn: Rye Berries, Millet, Oats, Corn

Ideal Environment Conditions For Nameko Mushrooms

Incubation Temperature: 75F-80F
Incubation Time: 12-14 Days
Fruiting Temperature: 65F-75F
Fruiting Humidity: 85%-93%
Pinning Time: 4-10 Days
Total Fruiting Time: 12-18 Days

Special Considerations:

  • Beginners Favorite

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