Description
Shiitake mushrooms lend themselves well to outdoor log cultivation methods, with quick colonization and consistent yields, making them an ideal start point for beginner cultivators looking to try out simple, sustainable cultivation methods.
Known for their rich umami flavor, Shiitake mushrooms are a staple of Asian cuisine – they develop large umbrella shaped brown caps which can be dried or eaten fresh when harvested in late spring or early fall. Shiitake fruits from logs are said to have a much richer flavor when compared to bag cultivated varieties.
Growing mushrooms on logs offers a sustainable and rewarding way to cultivate mushrooms over the long term. This method utilizes hardwood logs inoculated with plug spawn—small wooden dowels infused with mushroom mycelium—that gradually colonize the log. Once fully colonized, the log becomes a natural substrate for the mushrooms, producing reliable harvests year after year. This approach mimics the fungi’s natural growth environment, requiring minimal maintenance while providing consistent yields and a connection to nature’s cycles.
Our Outdoor Log Starter Kits include everything you need to get started – just source your own freshly cut logs using the species guide for each mushroom we offer and you’re ready to go.
Features
- Includes colonized spawn and accessories
- Inoculate 3-5 logs up to 3 ft Long & 4” in Diameter
- Grow Lion's Mane, Blue Oyster, and Shiitake mushrooms Outdoors
- Sustainable cultivation method
- Harvest over 2-4 years
Each Kit Contains:
- 100 Colonized Plug Spawn
- 5/16” Drill Bit
- Wax Dauber
- Soy Wax for Sealing
- Plug Spawn Lasts up to 6 Months in Fridge