Shiitake Mushroom Log Growing Kit – Gift Option

Shiitake mushrooms are prized for their high quality and velvety caps. They are dark brown, with an earthy flavour, velvety texture and versatile abilities in the kitchen.  The most effective and natural way to grow these mushrooms is on hardwood logs using mushroom dowels. With your spawn voucher, you can claim your fifty shiitake dowels, which will then be delivered fresh to your front door.  It can take up to a year to see your first harvest flourish. However, this low-intensity method of growing can see you harvesting shiitake mushrooms for up to eight years. This makes the shiitake kit a gift that offers years of money saving from supermarket plastic wrapped mushrooms, as well as the chance to understand sustainable food production in a way where you can make a difference. We believe anyone can be an expert urban farmer with a little help from our kits.  Traditionally, logs would be inoculated by placing them adjacent to more logs already growing shitake mushrooms, and the spores would naturally infiltrate the new logs. Both the development of the mushroom industry and our knowledge about growing food sources in ways that mimic effective natural processes allow you to get a head start on growing by implanting the mycelium directly into the logs.

Features

What’s in the kit?

Our Shiitake Mushroom Log Growing Kit includes:

• Voucher to redeem your 50 shiitake plugs
• Log Sealing Wax
• Waxing brush
• 8mm Drill Bit
• Detailed Log Grow Guide

Delivery

We are able to ship to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Islands, the Scottish Highlands, the Isle of Wight, and the Channel Islands. However, these shipments are arranged on a case-by-case basis to ensure the best possible service.

If you are located in one of these areas, please contact us directly at hello@urban-farm-it.com to place your order.

Note: Please refer to the specific lead times shown on product pages for more accurate delivery times.

1. Small Orders (E.g. 100ml Spawn, Plugs): Sent via Royal Mail large letters.
2. Medium-Sized Orders (under 2kg): Royal Mail 24-48 hour tracked parcel.
3. Large Orders (2kg+): via DPD Express.

How it works

DRILL HOLES

Drill evenly spaced holes into the log with the provided drill bit

INSERT PLUGS

Inoculate the log by inserting the included mushroom plugs

HEAT WAX

Melt the wax to prepare for the sealing process

SEAL PLUGS

Seal the inserted plugs for protection & to retain moisture

FRUIT!

Place your log in a suitable setting and wait for those delicious mushrooms!