Shiitake Plug Spawn - (Lentinula edodes)

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Shiitake Plug Spawn from Mushroom Mountain is a set of 100-plus hardwood dowel plugs pre-colonized with vigorous shiitake mycelium (Lentinula edodes) for growing gourmet shiitake m ushrooms on logs. Once established, inoculated logs can produce shiitakes for 3 to 5 years with proper care. Strain options are matched to climate and season: Wide Range, Warm, Cold, and a wild North Carolina strain.At a glance Form: 100-plus pre-colonized hardwood dowel plugs Species: Lentinula edodes (shiitake) Grows on: hardwood logs such as oak, sweetgum, poplar, maple, and cherry; avoid conifers, fruit trees, and elm Strains and fruiting temperatures: Wide Range 55 to 75F, Warm 70 to 85F, Cold 40 to 55F, Wild N.C. 45 to 65F Productive life: logs can fruit seasonally for 3 to 5 years Flavor: rich, savory, and umami with a firm, meaty texture Best for Outdoor log cultivation in temperate climates Beginners wanting a reliable, long-term crop Growers matching a strain to spring, summer, or winter fruiting Home and small commercial producers How to use Drill holes in freshly cut hardwood logs Insert the plug spawn into the holes Seal the holes with wax to protect the mycelium Keep logs in a shaded, humid area to colonize, then soak to trigger fruiting About Mushroom MountainMushroom Mountain is a South Carolina cultivation company producing fresh spawn, grow kits, and mushroom extracts in-house with decades of cultivation experience. Show more