Grow your own Shiitakes with this mycelium kit
Shiitakes, famous for their unique umami flavor and nutritional benefits, are versatile and prized mushrooms. With this kit, you can easily grow them at home, indoors or outdoors.
Details
This kit contains a tube of liquid Shiitake mycelium (Lentinula edodes), produced under optimal sterile conditions. This mycelium is ready to be diluted in a sweetened water solution and inoculated onto various substrates to start your cultivation.
Shiitakes grow on rich organic materials such as:
- Hardwood logs (oak, beech, etc.)
- Untreated sawdust or wood chips
- Pasteurized straw
- Coffee grounds
- Structured compost
They prefer a dark, humid, and well-ventilated environment, indoors or outdoors.
Product benefits:
- Suitable for a wide range of natural substrates.
- Easy to grow indoors or outdoors.
- Produces tasty and nutritious Shiitake mushrooms, rich in protein and vitamins.
- Allows multiple fruiting cycles over an extended period.
- Environmentally friendly and sustainable method.
Cultivation instructions
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Sweetened water mixture preparation :
- Use bottled mineral water to avoid contaminants like chlorine.
- Add about 10% preservative-free apple or lemon syrup (glucose/fructose).
- Mix 10 ml of mycelium per liter of sweetened water (for example, 15 ml for a 1.5-liter bottle).
- Gently shake to evenly distribute the mycelium.
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Mycelium development :
- Place the mixture in a dark room at a stable temperature of at least 20°C.
- Let rest for 4 to 5 days until the mycelium filaments develop and the liquid becomes cloudy.
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Substrate inoculation :
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On the hardwood logs:
- Use freshly cut hardwood logs. Drill 3 cm deep holes every 15 cm on the surface of the logs.
- Fill the holes with the mycelium mixture, then seal with food-grade wax or beeswax.
- Place the logs in a shaded area, partially buried to maintain moisture.
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On other substrates:
- Fill a plastic bag or a ventilated container with the chosen substrate (straw, coffee grounds, sawdust, etc.).
- Pour the mycelium mixture onto the moistened substrate and mix well to distribute evenly.
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Substrate incubation :
- Place the inoculated substrate in a dark, humid place with a temperature between 20°C and 25°C.
- Wait about 2 to 3 weeks for the mycelium to fully colonize the substrate or logs.
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Fruiting :
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Change environmental conditions to trigger fruiting:
- Lower temperature (15-20°C).
- Moderate indirect light.
- High humidity (85-90%), maintained with a humidifier or by regularly misting.
- Shiitakes will start growing on the logs or in the substrate bags after an additional 2 to 3 weeks.
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Harvest :
- Harvest Shiitakes when their caps are well-formed and still slightly rounded.
- Logs can produce Shiitakes for 2 to 3 years, with several fruiting cycles per year.
Seasonality and harvest
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Inoculation : Spring or early autumn, when the weather is mild and humid.
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Expected fruiting : Shiitakes can produce mushrooms for 2 to 3 years on logs, with several harvest cycles per year.
Transform your space into a sustainable growing area and enjoy the satisfaction of harvesting your own Shiitake mushrooms. Get started today!
Why choose SemiSauvage - Permaculture?
At SemiSauvage - Permaculture , we are committed to providing products of exceptional quality. Our mycelium tubes are carefully sterilized and vacuum-sealed to ensure their purity.
Each kit includes a detailed manual , with clear instructions and tips to maximize your chances of success, whether you are a beginner or experienced.
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