Maitake is a perennial grown for the harvest. Notably, it stands up to deer.
Zones
Data not available
pH Range
4.5-7
Sun
Shade
Days to Maturity
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What Maitake is
Maitake grows as a perennial and reaches around a foot and a half at maturity. It's also deer-resistant.
How to grow Maitake
Maitake does best in shade — at least 2 hours of direct sun a day — and soil from pH 4.5 to 7, on well-drained ground. It needs a growing season of at least 60 frost-free days, which is why climate matters as much as soil.
USDA Zones
Data not available
USDA PHZM 2023
Soil pH
4.5 - 7
USDA PLANTS Database
Sun
Shade
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Drainage
well (dry spells)
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Mature Height
1.5 ft
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Frost-Free Days
60+
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Start the season right
Plant maitake in shade with at least 2 hours of direct sun, once the soil has warmed and frost risk has passed.
Match the soil
Maitake prefers pH 4.5 to 7 (USDA PLANTS Database). A quick soil test from your local Extension lab tells you whether to add lime or sulfur to land in band.
Water steadily
Keep the root zone evenly moist through establishment. A 2–3 inch mulch layer holds moisture without waterlogging.
Harvest at maturity
Watch for cultivar-specific ripeness cues and pick at peak. Local Cooperative Extension guides publish timing tables.
Good to know
Good news for pet owners — maitake isn't known to be toxic to dogs or cats. (Source: ASPCA.)
Maitake isn't classified as a notable pollinator plant in our data — pair it with high-value bloomers nearby to feed bees.
Where Maitake thrives
Whether maitake thrives on a given site comes down to its soil pH, drainage, sun, and frost dates — the conditions that vary parcel to parcel.
See if Maitake will thrive on your land
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow Maitake in my zone?
Zone data for maitake is being finalized. A Growable Ground report checks your parcel's full suitability against federal soil, climate, and zone data.
When should you plant Maitake?
Most growers plant maitake after the last spring frost, once the soil has warmed, leaving enough of the season for its 60-day frost-free need. Your local frost dates set the exact window — a Growable Ground report reads them for your address.
How much sun does Maitake need?
Maitake is shade-tolerant — it gets by on as little as 2 hours of direct sun, so it earns a place most vegetables can't use. A north-facing strip or the ground under a leafy canopy is right where it belongs. A Growable Ground report shows which corners of your land stay shaded through the day, turning those dim spots into planting spots.
What soil does Maitake need?
Maitake prefers soil pH 4.5 to 7, on well-drained ground (USDA PLANTS Database). Your report scores your parcel's actual soil against that using USDA SSURGO data.
Does Maitake attract pollinators?
Maitake isn't classified as a notable pollinator plant in our data. Pairing it with high-value bloomers nearby keeps bees and butterflies fed.
Is Maitake safe for pets?
Maitake is not known to be toxic to dogs or cats based on available data (ASPCA). Always supervise pets around new plantings.