Our Shiitake mushroom fruiting block has been designed to take the guesswork out of mycology so you can have fun, learn something new, and enjoy homegrown mushrooms without the stress.
Shiitake mushrooms have a nice meaty texture and rich flavour that complements so many dishes. They can be used in stir fries, added to stocks and broths and be sauted or roasted for your pleasure. They go particularly well with ingredients such as soy, ginger and garlic.
The kit arrives ready-to-fruit, which means you don’t need to do any inoculation or long waiting around for colonisation. Just open the front panel of the box, cut a little “X” in the side of the block so the mushrooms have a place to emerge, then mist once or twice a day to maintain humidity. With good care, you’ll start seeing mushrooms to harvest in about two weeks. The block can keep yielding mushrooms over several flushes, so you get more value for your effort.
You can expect yields of around 1kg or more of fresh Shiitake mushrooms from the 3 kg block, depending on your setup and how well you maintain conditions (temperature, humidity, airflow). The space required is minimal so this is perfect for kitchens, small flats, or even a balcony.
You’ll find a full online guide to walk you through each step from start to finish. We also offer a lifetime guarantee — if something goes wrong under normal use, we’ll sort you out. Store the kit in the fridge if you’re not ready to use it right away; it’ll stay good for at least three months.
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