Shiitake Mushroom Plug Spawn

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SHIITAKE CULTIVATION

Lentinula edodes: Shiitake is a very nutritious and medicinal mushroom that produces edible, brown, umbrella-shaped caps. It is traditionally used in East Asian cuisine but can be adapted into many different styles of cooking.

Plug Spawn - Great for first time mushroom log growers. They are usually used for small projects of 1-10 logs, though some log cultivators will use them for larger projects. Plug Spawn comes in 100, 500, and 1000 ct. bags.

Inoculation: Works best with the Log Method. It will take at least 12 months of colonization before producing mushrooms and tends to fruit throughout the summer to fall growing season and after rainfalls. Preferred wood species are oak, maple, or beech.

Check out our Spawn FAQ to figure out what type of logs you can use!

Difficulty: Beginner

Shiitake is a great mushroom for beginners. They colonize quickly and are the most reliable producers of any species. Great for commercial cultivation!

Cooking: Shiitake has a meaty texture when cooked and is good for drying and reconstituting in winter soups. It pairs beautifully with tamari, ginger, and garlic and can bring needed umami to many different dishes. 

Properties: In addition to acting as a general immune system booster, Shiitake can be used as a tonic to promote overall liver and kidney health (Marley, 2009). Shiitake also contains high concentrations of the substance eritadenine, which may be beneficial in reducing blood cholesterol levels (Enman et al., 2007). Beyond helping relieve ailments, Shiitake has nutritional value due to its ability to absorb Vitamin D. Drying Shiitake in the sunlight will increase Vitamin D levels by more than a hundred times compared to Shiitake dried in the dark (Stamets, 2005). 

Other Shiitake products:
Grow Your Own Shiitake
Shiitake Log Kit
Shiitake Grain Spawn
Shiitake Sawdust Spawn
Shiitake Cultures
Immunity Blend Tincture