{"product_id":"shiitake-plug-spawn-lentinula-edodes","title":"Shiitake Plug Spawn - (Lentinula edodes)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShiitake Plug Spawn from Mushroom Mountain is a set of 100-plus hardwood dowel plugs pre-colonized with vigorous shiitake mycelium (Lentinula edodes) for growing gourmet shiitake mushrooms on logs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established, inoculated logs can produce shiitakes for 3 to 5 years with proper care. Strain options are matched to climate and season: Wide Range, Warm, Cold, and a wild North Carolina strain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: 100-plus pre-colonized hardwood dowel plugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecies: Lentinula edodes (shiitake)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows on: hardwood logs such as oak, sweetgum, poplar, maple, and cherry; avoid conifers, fruit trees, and elm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrains and fruiting temperatures: Wide Range 55 to 75F, Warm 70 to 85F, Cold 40 to 55F, Wild N.C. 45 to 65F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProductive life: logs can fruit seasonally for 3 to 5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavor: rich, savory, and umami with a firm, meaty texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutdoor log cultivation in temperate climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginners wanting a reliable, long-term crop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowers matching a strain to spring, summer, or winter fruiting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome and small commercial producers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrill holes in freshly cut hardwood logs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert the plug spawn into the holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeal the holes with wax to protect the mycelium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep logs in a shaded, humid area to colonize, then soak to trigger fruiting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Mushroom Mountain\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMushroom Mountain is a South Carolina cultivation company producing fresh spawn, grow kits, and mushroom extracts in-house with decades of cultivation experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mushroom Mountain","offers":[{"title":"WIDE RANGE","offer_id":50373176426774,"sku":"PSSHI-1","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"WARM","offer_id":50373176459542,"sku":"PSSHI-2","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"COLD","offer_id":50373176492310,"sku":"PSSHI-3","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"WILD","offer_id":50373176525078,"sku":"PSSHI-4","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/shiitake1_copy.jpg?v=1755037215","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/shiitake-plug-spawn-lentinula-edodes","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}