Mushroom - Shiitake Mushroom Log Growing Kit - Gift Pack

Shiitake mushroom have an amazing earthy flavour and and velvety texture. Great for a variety of uses in cooking.

This kit allows you to grow the mushrooms in a natural way with your own hardwood log and mushroom dowels.

When you order the gift option you receive a spawn voucher. When you are ready to plant your kit you redeem your free voucher and receive 50  shiitake dowels.

This natural method of growing means the first harvest can take a year to arrive. The benefit of this you should get a harvest of fresh shiitake mushrooms for up to eight years.

The ideal growing conditions for the kits are 14 – 17C with a harvest in autumn or spring. The best hard wood logs to use are Alder, Beech, Hornbeam or Oak

Each kit contains your voucher for 50 fresh shiitake plugs, log sealing wax, waxing brush, drill bit and detailed growing instructions provided by experienced growers.

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