The Shiitake Plug Spawn Starter Kit makes cultivating delicious shiitake mushrooms at home simple and rewarding. Designed for outdoor growing, this kit includes everything you need to inoculate logs and start your mushroom-growing journey. With 100 plugs (enough for two 36” long x 4” diameter logs), 3 oz of wax, 2 daubers, and 3 aluminium tags, it’s packed with tools to ensure success.
Using the kit is straightforward: drill holes into hardwood logs like oak or maple, insert the plugs, seal with wax, and let the mycelium colonize. Within 6-9 months, you’ll enjoy generous flushes of shiitake mushrooms that fruit during summer to fall seasons. The included instructions make the process beginner-friendly while ensuring a fun and educational experience for families or hobbyists.
This kit is ideal for:
🌳 Backyard gardening
🎉 Unique science projects
🏕️ Sustainable food cultivation
🍽️ Gourmet cooking with fresh mushrooms
Shiitake mushrooms are prized for their rich umami flavor and meaty texture, making them perfect for soups, stir-fries, pizzas, or risottos. Plus, they’re packed with nutrients like vitamin D and antioxidants that support immune health!
Why You’ll Love It:
🍄 Beginner-Friendly: Easy-to-follow steps make it perfect for first-time growers.
🌟 Eco-Friendly Fun: Grow fresh mushrooms sustainably in your own backyard.
👕 Complete Kit: Includes all essentials—just add logs and labor!
🎁 Great Gift Idea: Perfect for gardeners, foodies, or nature enthusiasts.