Mushroom Network Grow Stick - Chestnut Mushroom

Description

The Mushroom Network Grow Stick - Chestnut Mushroom, a close cousin of the slimy capped Nameko Mushroom (Pholiota microspora), is a wonderful clustering, wood loving mushroom. They form dense clusters of beautiful shaggy-capped mushrooms with dark orange gills. They are a saprophytic and weak parasitic species that grow on living and dead stems of European beech trees in their natural range. As they prefer cooler temperatures, they take a little longer to mature once they have started pinning. Expect to harvest 7 to 10 days after primordial (pins) have formed.

With Chestnut mushrooms, both the stem and the cap are great for cooking with, although the very tip of the stem can be quite tough. Once you've harvested the chestnuts in their clusters, break them up into smaller clusters of 4 or 5 mushrooms each, and then slice off the very tips of the stems all at once.

These mushrooms have a wonderful nutty flavour, similar to the Shiitake mushroom, only milder and with a slightly peppery finish. They are particularly known to keep their texture quite well after cooking, retaining some of their snap, resulting in a satisfying texture for whatever dish you put them in.

Chestnut Mushroom Harvesting Instructions:

Chestnut mushrooms should be harvested before the cap flattens out, any longer and the harvest's shelf life will be significantly shorter. Harvest them in their clusters, gently twist and pull them, being cautious to not pull out too much substrate. Your next flush of fruits will come straight from the previous fruiting site.

- Wash your hands with soap and water before harvesting
- Lightly grip the base of the cluster and with a twisting and pulling motion carefully separate the mushrooms from the substrate of the grow stick.
- Try not to take too much substrate off of the grow stick.
- Tape up your hole with some clear packaging tape as neatly as possible, with as little chance for air to enter the gaps.

Features

• Stem and cap can be harvested
• Keeps texture quite well after cooking
• Satisfying texture
• Wonderful nutty taste

Specifications