Shiitake Log Kit

Shiitake are thought to be the first variety of mushrooms that were successfully cultivated using the log growing method in Japan over 1000 years ago and are still one of the most popular mushrooms there (and in the world). Shiitake mushrooms are meaty and robust in form and have a rich umami flavour when sauteed or roasted. They are often dried and rehydrated in boiling water prior to use to intensify their flavour.

Shiitake are also one of the easiest and quickest mushrooms to cultivate on logs, owing to their aggressive nature and ability to live on lots of different types of hardwood. After 9-12 months of digesting the log they are normally ready to produce mushrooms and from then on should produce mushrooms 2-4 times per year in Spring and Autumn.

What's in this Kit:

• 2 x 30 spawn dowels (enough for 1x large or 2x medium sized logs)
• 50g soya wax
• 1 wax brush
• 6 page comprehensive instruction booklet