Growth Timeline
From inoculation to harvest - what to expect
Inoculation
Start your grow
Day 0
Colonization
14-30 days
Day 21
Pinning
5-10 days
Day 29
Harvest
Ready to pick!
Day 105
Distinctive Features
- Massively clustered fruiting bodies branching from common base
- Fan-shaped overlapping caps in tiers
- Cauliflower-like appearance in early stages
- White pore surface on underside of caps
- Orange-brown metabolites develop during maturation phase
Appearance
Cap
Large, clustered polypore forming cauliflower-like rosettes 20-50 cm across. Individual fronds 4-10 cm across, fan-shaped to spatulate, overlapping in tiers. Soft, fleshy, meaty and tender when fresh.
Grayish-brown
Tan
Olive
Cream
Light brownish-yellow
Stem
Highly branched lateral stems sharing a short, chunky central base. White to cream, firm, fibrous, velvety surface.
Spore Print
White
Nutritional Profile
Per 100g fresh weight
31 kcal
Calories
1.95g
Protein
2.7g
Fiber
4g
Carbs
Key Nutrients
Beta-glucans: 0% DV
Vitamin D (ergocalciferol/D₂): 200% DV
Niacin (B₃): 33% DV
Riboflavin (B₂): 15% DV
Copper: 13% DV