Actually, Darius, I don't think it's a dumb question at all. The question, as a general proposition with mold-covered wheels, piques my mind as well. I age on shelving, not matting; one of my caves is devoted to mucor development, "cat's fur," and I'm seeking long-hyphae. It's difficult on shelving - the wood tends to naturally compress the mold. Still, it's been done this way for eons, so it must be achievable.
I tend to flip twice a day, but I wonder if a different regimen of less frequent turnings, to encourage taller growth (stronger flavor, stronger penetration, thicker rind, all the rusticity I'm trying to achieve) would be in order.
Not sure if this is exactly where you're going with your question, but the question of turning has occupied me of late, so looking forward to this thread.
