Shiitake Mushroom – Ready-to-Fruit Block (Lentinula edodes)

Product detailed description

Enjoy gourmet-grade Shiitake mushrooms grown right at home. This 4 kg block is fully colonized with Lentinula edodes mycelium and ready to fruit after a short rest and soaking cycle.

Shiitake is prized for its rich umami flavor, meaty texture, and immune-supporting properties. It’s a favorite among chefs, home cooks, and natural health lovers.

✅ 100% natural local-grown substrate – no imports or chemicals
✅ Grown on enriched hardwood sawdust
✅ Perfect for home growers and small farms

How to Fruit:

1. Remove block from the bag and wash it in cold water.

2. Move it to fruiting conditions and mist daily.

3. Mushrooms appear in 5–10 days.

Fruiting Conditions:

• Temperature: 16–21°C (60–70°F)

• Humidity: 85–90% RH

• CO₂: Below 1000 ppm

• Light: 500–1000 lux for 12 hrs/day

• Air exchange: Moderate – 3–4x fresh air exchanges/day

Flush Cycles:
Shiitake typically fruits in cycles. After the first harvest, rest the block 7–10 days, then repeat the soaking/fruiting process.

Tips for Best Results:

• Fruiting works best when temp drops 3–5°C during initiation (e.g. soak in cold water).

• Let the block brown or firm up before soaking for best yield (if still white, wait a few days).

• Harvest mushrooms when caps are 70–80% open for best flavor and shelf life.

What’s Inside:

• 1x Shiitake fruiting block (~4 kg), fully colonized

• Packed in a breathable bag with filter patch

Expected Yield: 1200–1800g over 2–3 flushes
Storage: Use immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks