Growth Timeline
From inoculation to harvest - what to expect
Inoculation
Start your grow
Day 0
Colonization
14-21 days
Day 17
Pinning
5-10 days
Day 24
Harvest
Ready to pick!
Day 45
Distinctive Features
- Cascading white spines (1-5 cm long)
- No true cap or stem structure
- Grows directly from substrate with minimal attachment point
- Pure white color when fresh, yellowing with age
- Spines longer than 1 cm distinguish from other Hericium species
Appearance
Cap
Irregular globular mass with no true cap. Oval, spherical, or irregular clumping structure with cascading, pendant growth.
White
Cream
Yellowish with age
Light brown with age
Stem
Rudimentary or absent - no true stem formation. Grows directly from substrate or wood with minimal attachment point.
Spore Print
White
Nutritional Profile
Per 100g fresh weight
35 kcal
Calories
2.5g
Protein
0.6g
Fiber
4g
Carbs
Key Nutrients
Ergosterol (Provitamin D₂): 0% DV
Beta-glucans: 0% DV
Potassium: 0% DV
Phenolic compounds: 0% DV