Shiitake dowels (100)

Grow gourmet shiitake mushrooms naturally on hardwood logs

Our Shiitake Dowel Spawn is designed for easy, reliable outdoor cultivation using hardwood logs. Each wooden dowel is fully colonized with vigorous shiitake mycelium, ready to inoculate freshly cut logs and transform them into productive mushroom hosts.

Perfect for home growers, gardeners, homesteads, and regenerative farming projects.

🌳 What You’ll Need

• Fresh hardwood logs (oak, beech, poplar or similar)
• Drill + 8–9 mm drill bit
• Hammer
• Wax for sealing

Insert the dowels into drilled holes, seal with wax, and let nature do the rest.

⏳ What to Expect

• Incubation: 6–12 months (depending on log size & climate)
• Fruiting: 2–3 flushes per year
• Productive lifespan: 3–5 years

Shiitake mushrooms are known for their rich umami flavor and are widely used in culinary applications and functional nutrition.

🍄 Why Choose Our Dowel Spawn?

• Strong, fast-colonizing strain
• Clean, contamination-free production
• Suitable for outdoor natural cultivation
• Ideal for small farms and backyard growers

Storage

Keep refrigerated (2–4°C) until use. Best inoculated within 2–3 months of purchase.