How It's Made
Our mushroom plug spawn consists of soaked, sterilized, and innoculated hardwood dowels (8mm x 25mm) that are impulse sealed in a high-quality grow bag with a 0.2 micron filter patch.

What's Inside
100 plugs will be colonized (or nearly colonized!) with white mushroom mycelium upon arrival.

How to Grow
Check out our guide here!

Species Information
Shiitake mushroom, scientifically known as Lentinula edodes, is a popular and highly esteemed edible mushroom originating from East Asia, particularly Japan, China, and Korea. Shiitake mushrooms are one of the most widely cultivated and consumed mushroom species globally, prized for their delicious flavor and various potential health benefits. Shiitake mushrooms have a unique appearance, with brown, umbrella-shaped caps and thick, meaty stems. In the wild, they are typically found growing on decaying hardwood trees, but they are now widely cultivated in controlled environments. Culturally, shiitake mushrooms have a long history of use in traditional Asian medicine. They have been valued for their potential medicinal properties, including immune system support and overall health benefits. In recent years, scientific research has supported many of the traditional claims, shedding light on the mushroom's impressive nutritional profile.