Experience the joy of growing your own Shiitake mushrooms with our premium Shiitake Plug Spawn. Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) mushrooms are renowned for their rich, savory flavor and numerous health benefits. Our plug spawn makes it easy to cultivate these delectable mushrooms in your own backyard or garden, providing a sustainable and rewarding way to enjoy fresh Shiitake mushrooms year-round.

Key Features:

Premium Quality Mycelium: Our Shiitake Plug Spawn is developed from carefully isolated and tested mycelium strains, ensuring vigorous and robust growth.
Sterile and Contaminant-Free: Produced in a controlled laboratory environment, our plug spawn is guaranteed to be free from contaminants, providing a high success rate for your cultivation projects.
Easy to Use: Each plug is ready for inoculation, making the cultivation process straightforward and efficient for both beginners and experienced growers.
Versatile Growing Conditions: Suitable for inoculating hardwood logs and stumps, particularly oak, beech, and chestnut, offering flexibility in your cultivation setup.
Optimized for High Yield: Our plug spawn promotes rapid colonization and high yields, allowing you to enjoy bountiful harvests of Shiitake mushrooms.

Benefits of Shiitake Mushrooms:

Rich in Nutrients: Shiitake mushrooms are a good source of vitamins B and D, as well as essential minerals such as selenium, copper, and zinc.
Immune Support: Shiitake mushrooms contain beta-glucans and other compounds that may help boost the immune system.
Heart Health: Compounds in Shiitake mushrooms can help lower cholesterol levels and support cardiovascular health.
Gourmet Flavor: Enjoy the meaty, umami flavor of Shiitake mushrooms in a variety of culinary dishes, from soups and stews to stir-fries and grilled recipes.

How to Use:

Select Your Logs: Choose fresh, healthy hardwood logs or stumps, preferably from oak, beech, or chestnut trees.
Drill Holes: Drill holes approximately 1 inch deep and 5/16 inch in diameter, spaced about 4-6 inches apart on your log or stump.
Insert Plug Spawn: Insert the Shiitake plug spawn into the drilled holes and tap in with a hammer until flush with the log surface.
Seal the Holes: Seal the holes with cheese wax or beeswax to protect the spawn from contaminants and pests.
Incubate: Place the inoculated logs in a shady, moist environment and keep them off the ground to prevent contamination.
Monitor and Maintain: Regularly check the logs for signs of mycelium growth and keep the logs moist by misting or soaking periodically.
Harvest: Once the Shiitake mushrooms begin to fruit, typically within 6-12 months, harvest them by cutting them off at the base.

Product Specifications:

Contents: 100 count Shiitake Plug Spawn
Strain: Lentinula edodes (Shiitake)
Shelf Life: Best used within a few weeks of purchase; store in a cool, dark place or refrigerate to extend shelf life
Packaging: Each plug spawn is packaged in a sterile, sealed bag to ensure freshness and quality

Guarantee:

We are committed to providing the highest quality plug spawn. If you encounter any issues with contamination or performance, we offer a free replacement to ensure your satisfaction and success in mushroom cultivation.

Shiitake Plug Spawn (100ct)

Name: Shiitake Plug Spawn (100ct)
Brand: Mission Myco
SKU: MM-SH-PLGS-0007-100CT
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

Rating is 5.0 out of five stars based on 1 review

SKU: MM-SH-PLGS-0007-100CT

$18.00

$13.50

Quantity

Each order is prepared on the day it is placed, with lead times varying based on the specific inoculation process for each species and product.

Classification:

Kingdom: Fungi

Phylum: Basidiomycota

Class: Agaricomycetes

Order: Agaricales

Family: Omphalotaceae

Genus: Lentinula

Species: L. edodes

Other Names:

Shiitake

Black Forest Mushroom

Golden Oak Mushroom

Oakwood Mushroom
Use potato dextrose agar (PDA) or malt extract agar (MEA) for initial culturing of the mycelium.

Incubate Petri dishes at 22-25°C (72-77°F) in a dark environment until fully colonized.
Grain spawn (oats, rye, millet, or sorghum) or sawdust spawn is recommended for inoculating the bulk substrate.

Sterilize the grains or sawdust and inoculate with the colonized agar from the Petri dishes.

Incubate the spawn at 22-25°C (72-77°F) until fully colonized.
Shiitake mushrooms can be grown on a variety of hardwood substrates including oak, beech, and maple. Hardwood sawdust supplemented with bran is commonly used for commercial cultivation.

Ensure the substrate is properly sterilized to avoid contamination and to provide a nutrient-rich environment for the fungus.
Optimal temperature for mycelium growth: 22-25°C (72-77°F)

Optimal temperature for fruiting: 10-20°C (50-68°F)
Maintain high humidity levels of 85-95% during the mycelium growth phase.

During fruiting, humidity should be kept around 75-85% to encourage the development of fruiting bodies and to prevent drying out.
Shiitake mushrooms require light to trigger and support fruiting. Low to moderate light conditions are sufficient. Indirect sunlight or fluorescent lighting can be used.

Light helps in cap development and ensures proper orientation of the mushrooms.
Good air circulation is essential to prevent the buildup of CO2 and to provide fresh air, which is critical during the fruiting stage.

Ensure proper ventilation to maintain fresh air exchange, especially during the fruiting phase.
Colonization of the substrate typically takes 6-12 weeks, depending on environmental conditions.

Fruiting can be expected within 1-2 weeks after the substrate is fully colonized and conditions are adjusted for fruiting.

Total growing time from inoculation to harvest is approximately 10-16 weeks.
For cultivating Shiitake mushrooms, the ideal pH range of the substrate is typically between 5.0 and 6.5, with a slightly acidic environment being most conducive to growth. Maintaining this pH range helps optimize the conditions for the mycelium to thrive and produce fruiting bodies efficiently. Adjusting the pH of your substrate according to these guidelines can significantly impact the success of your Shiitake cultivation.

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andrew wagnerJan 14
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
An “Oak” log?
This is a first try at shiitake plugs in my “oak” log. The reality is it’s snowing here and I have extra oak barrels from my other single celled fungal hobby. I pasteurized the barrel and aspen shavings inside and installed the plugs on the exterior. They seem happy so far, with the mycelium showing up. This a lot of fun to do and the support from Mission Myco is much appreciated!
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Mission Myco Team•
Jan 16
Thank you for sharing your first attempt at shiitake plugs in your “oak” log—what a creative use of resources! It sounds like you’ve taken great care in setting up your project, from pasteurizing the barrel and shavings to ensuring the plugs have a suitable environment. Seeing mycelium showing up already is a fantastic sign that your shiitake adventure is off to a strong start. We’re thrilled to hear you’re enjoying the process and are here to support you every step of the way. Keep us updated on your progress—we’d love to see your results as they develop!

Shiitake Plug Spawn (100ct)

Classification: Lentinula Edodes

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