Tips for Growing Shiitake Mushrooms on Logs - Chris Outdoors

Growing Shiitake Mushrooms on logs is a great way to increase your self reliance and food security and can even be done in an urban area. To learn how, visit: www.themushroomcourse.com and enter "WILD30" for $30 off.

[@notajpegpodcast181]

Quite the set up you’ve got! How many mushrooms can you produce in a flush?

[@chrisoutdoorson]

I likely average around a 1/4 to 1/2 pound per log and they flush 2 -3 times a year.

[@TheLethalAntidote]

Log of which tree species is used? Can a Log other than oak be used?

[@exemplify6593]

As far as I know, hardwoods are very usable. I know that Maples can be used for sure. You'll have to look into it yourself beyond that. Softwood trees cannot be used.

[@Jane-ow7sr]

Does it matter what kind of wood you're using?

[@lcotee]

Yes, oak for shitakes.

[@dececanem]

What tree species does shiitake like?

[@inrussian]

Do you put wax at the end of the logs too ?

[@OneTakeTuber]

Yes

[@bluxbrry]

What if I don’t have access to freshly cut logs?

[@watchingclosely3482]

lol

[@oreeoriginol]

the only shaded area in my backyard is near where the dogs poop, is that acceptable given i would keep it as clean as possible?