Maitake (Hen of the Woods) Plug Spawn

Discover the pleasure of growing Maitake mushrooms yourself with our high-quality hen of the woods (Grifola Frondosa) plugs. This product is specially designed for inoculating logs, branches and stumps, so you can enjoy the unique flavour and health benefits of hen of the woods in a sustainable way.

Our hen of the woods plugs are perfect for gourmets and nature lovers who want to experience the distinctive flavour and texture of these special mushrooms in their own garden. The plugs are 35 mm long and 8 mm in diameter, and you can choose from packs of 25, 50 or 100 pieces. We also supply wax with this product to protect the plugs after placing them in the drilled holes.

Hen of the woods, also known as maitake, is not only delicious but also very nutritious thanks to its high content of essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals. They support your immune system and have numerous other health benefits, which makes them an excellent addition to a balanced diet.

Instructions for using the plugs:

1. Choose a suitable hardwood log or stump, such as oak, beech or maple.
2. Drill holes about 3.5 cm deep and keep 10 to 15 cm between the holes in a diamond pattern.
3. Place the hen of the woods plugs in the holes.
4. Use the supplied wax to seal the holes.
5. Place the inoculated log or stump in a shady spot and dig the log (partly) in
6. Your inoculated logs will produce mushrooms within 9-18 months and can keep producing for several years.

Order your hen of the woods plugs (Grifola Frondosa) now and discover for yourself how much fun and how tasty growing your own healthy mushrooms can be!