Plant profile
Nameko
Nameko
Pholiota microspora
Expected availability · 2029
At a Glance
MildBoldMild to Bold, position 3 of 5
DelicateMeatyDelicate to Meaty, position 2 of 5
TenderChewyTender to Chewy, position 3 of 5
FamiliarDistinctiveFamiliar to Distinctive, position 5 of 5
SupportingCenter-of-plateSupporting to Center-of-plate, position 3 of 5
About
Small amber-brown mushrooms with a distinctive glossy cap and a richer woodland character.
In the Kitchen
Especially suited to soups, broths, noodles, rice dishes, and preparations where its characteristic texture can contribute body.
Choose This If…
You want a less familiar mushroom with a distinctive texture and a strong connection to cool-season cooking.
How We Grow It
Grown outdoors on hardwood using drill & fill culture in a shaded woodland mushroom yard.