Sawdust Spawn - Shiitake

Technical Data Sheet

Description:

Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) is a rich-flavored mushroom that develops medium-to-large, umbrella-shaped brown caps. It fruits from late summer through autumn. This edible mushroom, native to East Asia, is known for its intense, savory, buttery, and umami flavor.

Shiitake is a variety that produces abundant harvests and is perfect for beginners. After inoculation, logs can fruit in as little as 6 months, although they usually take 9 to 12 months. A single log can continue to produce mushrooms for many years, provided that optimal conditions are maintained.

How do you use spawn on sawdust?

• Shiitake sawdust mycelium is suitable only for inoculating logs
  
• One bag can be used to inoculate up to 20 logs, depending on their diameter and length. Use our calculator to find out exactly how much spawn you need!

Read our guide on growing Shiitake on logs!