What do I need to supply myself?

Freshly cut hardwood logs or a stump, a 5/16-inch drill bit and a hammer. The kit provides the plug spawn, wax, tags, daubbers and instructions.

How long until I get mushrooms?

The maker states 6–9 months from inoculation to the first harvest. Logs then continue producing for a few years.

What temperature does it fruit in?

The spawn's fruiting range is 55–80°F. Logs outside that range will colonize or fruit more slowly.

How many logs will 100 plugs inoculate?

It depends on log size and spacing. Plan on roughly one plug every few inches across the log surface, so 100 plugs cover a modest batch of logs.

Is this the same as a ready-to-fruit mushroom block?

No. A block kit fruits indoors within weeks. This kit inoculates outdoor logs, which take months to establish but crop for years.

Use freshly cut hardwood; shiitakes do best on oak and similar dense hardwoods. Avoid softwoods and old or dried-out wood.

Where is the Shiitake Plug Spawn Starter Kit cheapest?

At Walmart, for $25.50, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Shiitake Plug Spawn Starter Kit?

Rated 5 out of 5 from 2 ratings.

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Shiitake Plug Spawn Starter Kit

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Our take on the Shiitake Plug Spawn Starter Kit

This is an inoculation kit for growing shiitake mushrooms on your own freshly cut hardwood logs or stumps. It supplies 100 shiitake plug spawn, wax, tags and daubbers, plus instructions; you supply the wood, a 5/16-inch drill bit and a hammer. Spawn runs in the 55–80°F fruiting range and the maker says to expect the first harvest 6–9 months after inoculation, with logs cropping for a few years. It suits gardeners with access to fresh hardwood who want a low-cost way into log-grown shiitakes rather than a ready-to-fruit block kit.

Best forBackyard growers with fresh hardwood logs or stumpsGardeners who want multi-year harvests from one inoculationDIYers comfortable drilling and waxing plugsCool-to-mild climate growers (55–80°F fruiting range)

Pros

Includes spawn, wax, tags and daubbers in one kit
Plug spawn is simple to insert with basic hand tools
Logs can fruit for several years after one inoculation
Fast spawn run and large, thick-fleshed mushrooms, per the maker
Works on stumps and cut logs you already have

Cons

You must supply fresh hardwood, a 5/16-inch bit and a hammer
First harvest takes 6–9 months, so no quick payoff
Fruiting depends on staying within the 55–80°F range
Wood must be freshly cut for the spawn to take

Shiitake Plug Spawn Starter Kit prices at every store

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About the Shiitake Plug Spawn Starter Kit

This kit is for growing shiitake mushrooms on a log or stump outdoors. It includes 100 shiitake plug spawn, 3 oz of wax, tags and daubers, along with easy instructions for inoculating the log.

You supply freshly cut wood or a stump, a 5/16 in drill bit and a hammer. Once inoculated, the log produces edible mushrooms for the next few years.

The spawn runs fast, with 6 to 9 months from inoculation to the first harvest. It fruits in a range of 55 to 80°F and yields large mushrooms with thick flesh.

Mushroom type: Shiitake
In the box: 100 shiitake plug spawn, 3 oz wax, tags, daubers, inoculation instructions
You supply: Freshly cut wood or stump, 5/16 in drill bit, hammer
Fruiting range: 55-80°F
First harvest: 6-9 months from inoculation
Log lifespan: Produces for the next few years
Brand: 2 Fun Guys

Questions and answers

What do I need to supply myself?: Freshly cut hardwood logs or a stump, a 5/16-inch drill bit and a hammer. The kit provides the plug spawn, wax, tags, daubbers and instructions.
How long until I get mushrooms?: The maker states 6–9 months from inoculation to the first harvest. Logs then continue producing for a few years.
What temperature does it fruit in?: The spawn's fruiting range is 55–80°F. Logs outside that range will colonize or fruit more slowly.
How many logs will 100 plugs inoculate?: It depends on log size and spacing. Plan on roughly one plug every few inches across the log surface, so 100 plugs cover a modest batch of logs.
Is this the same as a ready-to-fruit mushroom block?: No. A block kit fruits indoors within weeks. This kit inoculates outdoor logs, which take months to establish but crop for years.
Can I use any wood?: Use freshly cut hardwood; shiitakes do best on oak and similar dense hardwoods. Avoid softwoods and old or dried-out wood.
Where is the Shiitake Plug Spawn Starter Kit cheapest?: At Walmart, for $25.50, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Shiitake Plug Spawn Starter Kit?: Rated 5 out of 5 from 2 ratings.

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