The Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor) is one of the most scientifically studied medicinal mushrooms.
Characteristics
- Color: Multicolored concentric bands
- Shape: Overlapping fans
- Texture: Leathery (not edible whole)
- Size: 3-8 cm fans
Medicinal Properties
Contains polysaccharides (PSK, PSP) used in oncology in Japan. Powerful immunomodulator.
Optimal Conditions
Very easy to grow on logs or in bags. Aggressively colonizes the substrate.
Use
Not consumed directly but prepared as a decoction, tincture, or powder for its medicinal properties.
Growing Technical Data
| Ideal Substrate | Wood sawdust |
|---|---|
| Phase 1: Colonization | 14 - 21 days |
| Phase 2: Initiation | 7 - 14 days |
| Phase 3: Growth | 20 - 40 days |
| Total Cycle Duration | 41 - 75 days |
| Flushes & Spacing | 1-2 flushes (20 days) |
| Colonization Temp | 20-25°C |
| Fruiting Temp | 15-22°C |
| Relative Humidity | 80-90% |
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