Shiitake mycelium on wood plugs – Shiitake (Lentinula edodes)
🌱 Easy access to home-grown mushrooms
Growing aromatic edible mushrooms has never been easier. Our Shiitake mycelium on plugs cultivation pack allows you to create a sustainable source of fresh mushrooms with a distinctive, full flavour in your home garden.
🍄 Shiitake – a fragrant mushroom with a rich tradition
Shiitake mushrooms are a highly renowned and delicious medicinal mushroom, called “Xiang-gu” in China, which means fragrant mushroom. As a traditional dish, they are appreciated all over the world, especially in Japan, China and other Asian countries.
Their firm texture and rich, meaty flavour make them a popular choice for many recipes:
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grilled,
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in soups, risottos or pasta,
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in sauces and wok dishes,
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as a meat substitute in vegan cooking.
🧠 History and use
In addition to their culinary delights, shiitakes are also valued for their long history of use in food and traditional medicinal practices that highlight their flavour and diverse uses.
🪵 Easy preparation for cultivation
Shiitake spawn on wood plugs is ready for immediate use. Simply insert the mycelium-coated wooden plugs into fresh, healthy hardwood tree trunks, such as:
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Beech,
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oak,
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gaber.
The mycelium gradually outgrows the wood and then starts to form fruiting bodies. The first mushrooms usually appear in spring or autumn, and their growth can keep you happy for several seasons.
❄️ Resilient and sustainable crops
This method of cultivation is ideal for:
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shaded courtyards,
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gardens,
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damp cellars or other outdoor areas.
Trunks with shiitake spawn can also withstand low temperatures (even below -20 °C). With proper care, they can bear fruit for 4-6 years. Over the whole period, 50-60 kg of mushrooms can be obtained from 1 m³ of wood.
🥢 For lovers of gastronomy and self-sufficiency
Do you want to indulge your taste buds while enjoying the feeling of of self-sufficiency? Growing shiitake mushrooms in your own backyard is a great option for those who appreciate quality, taste and natural production.
👉 For an extra spice to your menu, check out our range of other mushrooms to grow at home, such as Beech Oyster Mycelium.



















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