{"title":"Outdoor Mushroom Log Growing Kits","description":"\u003cp\u003eLog growing is the slowest way to grow mushrooms and the least work. You drill a fresh hardwood log, hammer in plug spawn, seal the holes with wax, and leave it in the shade. Six to twelve months later it starts fruiting - and then it keeps fruiting each year for four to six years with essentially no maintenance. No sterilizing, no humidity control, no chamber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow log growing works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut fresh hardwood\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-8 inches in diameter, 3-4 feet long. Use it within 2-6 weeks - too fresh and the tree's own defences are active, too old and wild fungi got there first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrill\u003c\/strong\u003e a diamond pattern of holes, roughly 4-6 inches apart along the log and 2 inches between rows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsert plug spawn\u003c\/strong\u003e and tap flush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeal with cheese wax\u003c\/strong\u003e to hold moisture in and competitors out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStack in deep shade\u003c\/strong\u003e, off the ground. Water in dry spells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWait 6-12 months\u003c\/strong\u003e for colonisation. Shocking a log in cold water can trigger the first flush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies and wood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecies\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest wood\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFirst fruiting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShiitake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOak, sugar maple, ironwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9-12 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLion's mane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOak, beech, maple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-12 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOyster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoplar, willow, aspen, oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-9 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChicken of the woods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12-24 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to skip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConifer logs. Resins inhibit most cultivated species - hardwood only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogs from a tree that has been down for months. Wild fungi have already colonised it and you will lose the race.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull sun. Logs dry out and the colonisation dies. Deep shade, always.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long do mushroom logs take to fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix to twelve months for colonisation depending on species, log size and temperature. After that they fruit annually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a mushroom log last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour to six years, roughly proportional to log diameter. Bigger logs take longer to colonise and produce for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat wood is best for growing mushrooms?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOak is the general-purpose answer. Maple and beech work well for lion's mane; poplar and willow are good for oysters. Never conifer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow mushroom logs indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot really. Logs need outdoor humidity swings and seasonal temperature cues. Indoors, use a ready-to-fruit block instead.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"north-spore-organic-shiitake-mushroom-outdoor-log-kit-case-of-6","title":"North Spore Organic Shiitake Mushroom Outdoor Log Kit - Case of 6","description":"\u003cp\u003eSkill level\tBeginner\u003cbr\u003e\nGrow location\tOutdoors\u003cbr\u003e\nSpawn shelf life\t6 months (refrigerated)\u003cbr\u003e\nIncubation\t6-12 months\u003cbr\u003e\nFruiting temps\t55-70°F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShiitake (Lentinula edodes) is a nutritious mushroom that produces medium-to-large, brown, umbrellashaped caps that tend to fruit throughout the summer to fall growing season. They are a delicious edible fungus from East Asia and their flavor is often described as rich, savory, buttery, and umami. Shiitake tends to produce generous flushes and they are a great mushroom for beginners. They colonize quickly and are the most reliable producers of any species.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40732821422116,"sku":"NTSP-LOG-LE3SIXPACK-C6","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/3914\/1924\/products\/log-kit-shiitake-mushroom-log-growing-kit-28737195868262_882x.progressive_a4c4e07c-155c-4444-86d5-82802867eb45.jpg?v=1693133694"},{"product_id":"north-spore-organic-lions-mane-mushroom-outdoor-log-growing-kit-case-of-6","title":"North Spore Organic Lion's Mane Mushroom Outdoor Log Growing Kit - Case of 6","description":"\u003cp\u003eSkill level\tIntermediate\u003cbr\u003e\nGrow location\tOutdoors\u003cbr\u003e\nSpawn shelf life\t6 months (refrigerated)\u003cbr\u003e\nIncubation\t12-24 months\u003cbr\u003e\nFruiting temps\t55-70°F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus) is a nutritious medicinal mushroom that produces plump white clusters with icicle-like teeth. When cooked, it has a consistency and flavor similar to crab meat. Though slightly harder to get flushes than oysters or shiitake, they are still a great outdoor mushroom for intermediate growers. They colonize quickly and are relatively reliable producers\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40732821487652,"sku":"NTSP-LOG-HE1SIXPACK-C6","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/3914\/1924\/products\/log-kit-lion-s-mane-mushroom-outdoor-log-growing-kit-29459924844646_441x.progressive_c4a12c3b-f9c2-4aa3-a397-24a5036c11d9.jpg?v=1693133700"},{"product_id":"north-spore-organic-blue-oyster-mushroom-outdoor-log-growing-kit-case-of-6","title":"North Spore Organic Blue Oyster Mushroom Outdoor Log Growing Kit - Case of 6","description":"\u003cp\u003eSkill level\tBeginner\u003cbr\u003e\nGrow location\tOutdoors\u003cbr\u003e\nSpawn shelf life\t6 months (refrigerated)\u003cbr\u003e\nIncubation\t6-12 months\u003cbr\u003e\nFruiting temps\t55-75°F\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Oyster (Pleurotus ostreatus) is a fast substrate colonizer with a strong bluish-gray hue. It produces richly umami mushrooms with a soft, meaty texture that pairs well with most dishes. Oyster mushrooms are great for beginners because they colonize quickly and are reliable producers. As our most productive oyster strain, they are reliable, cold-tolerant, and fruit prolifically in early spring or late fall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40732821553188,"sku":"NTSP-LOG-PO4SIXPACK-C6","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/3914\/1924\/products\/log-kit-blue-oyster-outdoor-mushroom-log-kit-28737193377894_490x.progressive_2d0c01bb-1a8c-4c6f-8529-72bdfce41ab2.jpg?v=1693133706"},{"product_id":"north-spore-organic-golden-oyster-mushroom-outdoor-log-growing-kit-case-of-6","title":"North Spore Organic Golden Oyster Mushroom Outdoor Log Growing Kit - Case of 6","description":"","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40732821618724,"sku":"NTSP-LOG-PC2SIXPACK-C6","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/3914\/1924\/products\/log-kit-golden-oyster-outdoor-mushroom-log-kit-28737194426470_441x.progressive_922ccfbc-8dea-47a3-9715-aefd4384c894.jpg?v=1693133712"},{"product_id":"north-spore-organic-italian-oyster-mushroom-outdoor-log-growing-kit-case-of-6","title":"North Spore Organic Italian Oyster Mushroom Outdoor Log Growing Kit - Case of 6","description":"\u003cp\u003eSkill level\tBeginner\u003cbr\u003e\nGrow location\tOutdoors\u003cbr\u003e\nSpawn shelf life\t6 months (refrigerated)\u003cbr\u003e\nIncubation\t6-12 months\u003cbr\u003e\nFruiting temps\t65-75°F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eItalian Oysters (Pleurotus pulmonarius) are thicker and meatier than blue oyster mushrooms, and their brown frilled caps can grow quite large. 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When cooked, these mushrooms are juicy, succulent, and meaty with a mild, lemony aroma. Chicken of the woods can be difficult to cultivate, and is therefore recommended for enthusiast growers who have had some success with other more advanced species or are looking to experiment and try new methods. Because this species is not a strong competitor, it requires a different cultivation strategy and works best when logs are steam sterilized, incubated and colonized in filter patch bags, then removed from bags and partially buried in a shaded spot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40732821749796,"sku":"NTSP-LOG-LS1SIXPACK-C6","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/3914\/1924\/products\/log-kit-chicken-of-the-woods-outdoor-log-growing-kit-29457923080294_441x.progressive_e343b8e4-f416-4446-902c-ea8f39a19e55.jpg?v=1693133723"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/3914\/1924\/collections\/log-kit-shiitake-mushroom-log-growing-kit-28737195868262_882x.progressive_a4c4e07c-155c-4444-86d5-82802867eb45.jpg?v=1785941965","url":"https:\/\/www.growitdepot.com\/collections\/outdoor-mushroom-log-kits.oembed","provider":"Grow It Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}