Growth Timeline
From inoculation to harvest - what to expect
Inoculation
Start your grow
Day 0
Colonization
30-60 days
Day 45
Pinning
7-14 days
Day 55
Harvest
Ready to pick!
Day 80
Distinctive Features
- Gelatinous coating on cap surface
- Small size (1-2.5 cm caps)
- Amber-brown to butterscotch coloration
- Clustered growth habit
- Distinctive butterscotch or cashew-like aroma when cooked
Appearance
Cap
Convex when young, becoming broadly convex to nearly flat with age; distinctive gelatinous coating (mucilage layer), viscid when fresh, slimy appearance
Amber-brown
Golden-yellow
Orange-brown
Butterscotch-colored
Stem
Lighter than cap, pale yellow to cream, sometimes with brownish tones at base; may have scattered scales or fibrils
Spore Print
Rusty brown to dark brown
Nutritional Profile
Per 100g fresh weight
18.5 kcal
Calories
1.35g
Protein
0.25g
Fiber
4g
Carbs
Key Nutrients
Protein: 2% DV
Fiber: 1% DV
Calcium: 1% DV
Iron: 6% DV