Nameko Mushroom block Kit

Bring the unique flavors of Japanese cuisine into your home with this beginner-friendly Nameko Mushroom Kit. With just a little misting and patience, you’ll be harvesting glossy, amber-brown clusters of Nameko mushrooms — one of the most popular cultivated mushrooms in Japan.

Why Nameko?

Nameko mushrooms (Pholiota microspora) are known for their shiny, amber-brown caps that develop a natural gelatinous coating. This signature texture makes them a beloved ingredient in Japanese miso soups, nabemono (hot pot), and stir-fries.

The flavor is mild, earthy, and subtly nutty, while the slightly slippery texture adds a silky mouthfeel to broths and sauces. They’re considered both a comfort food and a gourmet ingredient, and they pair beautifully with rice, noodles, and vegetables.

Nameko are also cold-loving mushrooms, thriving in cooler temperatures compared to many other gourmet species.

What’s Included:

1. A fully colonized Nameko Mushroom grow block, ready to fruit
2. Step-by-step instructions written for beginners

Timeline and Growth Cycle of Nameko Mushrooms

1. Spore germination – begins at week 0.

2. Mycelium colonization – develops steadily over 3–4 weeks.

3. Primordia (pinhead) formation – appears around weeks 4–5 as small amber bumps.

4. Young fruiting bodies – clusters of glossy brown caps form by weeks 5–6.

5. Mature fruiting bodies – ready for harvest between weeks 6–8, once caps expand but before spore drop.

6. Spore release – occurs after maturity; harvest beforehand for best flavor and texture.