Nameko MycoGarden Fruiting Kit - (Pholiota nameko)

Grow Mushrooms. Grow Soil. Grow Life.

Plant it. Water it. Watch it grow.

The Nameko MycoGarden Fruiting Kit brings a touch of woodland magic to your garden with amber-orange mushrooms that glisten after rainfall. Simply bury the block, water well, and within just a few weeks, clusters of silky, caramel-colored Nameko mushrooms will emerge—no equipment or experience needed.

Nameko (Pholiota nameko) is the most cultivated mushroom by volume in Japan, for a reason. It is considered a valuable medicinal mushroom with cancer fighting properties, and the traditional recipe for Miso soup is generously filled with chopped pieces. This tasty, nutty mushroom has a slippery cap, so most recipes call for incorporating the saute back into a sauce or soup so the texture is incorporated perfectly. 

Nameko is a cold triggered mushroom that typically fruits in the fall months when the temperature drops below 50F for the first time, and flushes twice a few weeks apart.

As the mycelium spreads beneath the soil, it transforms garden mulch into living humus, attracts worms, and improves moisture retention. Fast, reliable, and stunning to behold, Nameko is a favorite among chefs and home growers alike.

Beautiful, delicious, and resilient — the mushroom that loves cool weather.

🌱 Why You’ll Love It

• Effortless Growing: Just bury and water—no logs or tools required.
  
  
• Fast Fruiting: Fruits within 2–4 weeks, even in cooler weather.
  
  
• Cold-Weather Friendly: Ideal for late-season or winter gardens (especially in the Southeast).
  
  
• Gourmet Flavor: Mild, slightly nutty, and perfect for soups, sauces, and stir-fries.
  
  
• Soil-Building Power: Mycelium breaks down organic matter, feeding your soil naturally.
  
  

🍄 How to Plant

1. Dig a 6–8 inch hole in a shady or semi-shady area.
   
   
2. Place your Nameko block in the hole and cover with soil, straw, or leaves.
   
   
3. Water thoroughly and keep the area moist.
   
   
4. Watch golden clusters emerge in weeks—and continue fruiting as the season cools.
   
   

🌤️ Best Planting Season:

• Fall through Winter (Southeast)
  
  
• Fall everywhere else
  
  

🪴 Ideal Locations:

Garden beds, shady borders, hugelkultur mounds, or near trees and shrubs.