HEN OF THE WOODS (MAITAKE) MUSHROOM:
Grifola frondosa is a polypore mushroom that grows in clusters at the base of trees, particularly oaks. The mushroom is commonly known among English speakers as hen of the woods, hen-of-the-woods, ram's head and sheep's head. It is typically found in late summer to early autumn. Like the sulphur shelf mushroom, Hen Of The Woods (Maitake) is a perennial fungus that often grows in the same place for a number of years in succession. It occurs most prolifically in the northeastern regions of the United States, but has been found as far west as Idaho.


ENVIRONMENT INFORMATION
Names: Hen of the Woods, Maitake, Ram's Head, Sheep's Head
Classification: Grifola frondosa
Substrates: Rye Berries, Supplemented Sawdust, Logs
Incubation Temp: 62-70° F 62-70
Incubation Humidity: 80%-85% 80-85
Incubation Time: 16 Days
Fruiting Temp: 55-65° F 55-65
Fruiting Humidity: 90%-93% 90-93
Fruiting Time: 16 Days