Shiitake Mushroom Plate Culture

NSLE1 - 207 Shiitake (Lentinula edodes)
$74.99
Species & Strain

Processing times

Plate cultures are ideal for growers looking to make master bags, inoculate grain, make liquid culture, or make more plates.

Our shiitake plates are made to order in our in-house lab using medical-grade petri dishes. If properly stored upon arrival, they have a shelf life of approximately 6 months. Shiitake plates should be stored in the refrigerator to maintain viability. Note that mycelium cultures require basic lab skills. Handle using sterile technique to prevent contamination.

For complete descriptions of available shiitake strains, click on the names below.



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NSLE1 - 207 Shiitake

Lentinula edodes. Our favorite commercial strain for indoor shiitake block production. This strain fruits best at colder temperatures and tends to produce mushrooms with large caps and smaller stems. Our culture is direct from Belgium and retains the highly desired characteristics of this strain. Yield averages are .75-1.5 lb first flush off of 5 lb supplemented sawdust blocks. 

NSLE2 - Acorn Shiitake

Lentinula edodes. A variation on commercial indoor shiitake genetics. We've had similar results from this strain as from our '207' strain listed above. We like having multiple varieties of the same species to ensure genetic diversity and reduce the odds of crop failure.

NSLE3 - Log Shiitake

Lentinula edodes. Fast spawn run, heavy first flushes, and quick log recovery after fruiting.

NSLE4 - Warm Shiitake

Lentinula edodes. Warm weather strain that responds well to force fruiting. Grows large, plump mushrooms. 

NSLE5 - Cool Shiitake

Lentinula edodes. A highly productive, cool season fruiter that yields heavier in the spring.  

NSLE9 - Aloha Shiitake

Lentinula edodes. Reilable strain, even if the growing conditions and substrate are not perfect. Can tolerate a wider range of temperatures than most shiitake. Produces medium sized caps. 

Frequently Asked Questions

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We are vertically integrated — from culture work all the way to spawn and substrate production — ensuring a quality end product. And our staff mycologists keep up to date on all best practices in our field. Additionally, we have a dedicated QAQC team that tests every batch of grain and substrate before it’s inoculated.

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