Our Shiitake(Lentinula edodes)fruiting blockfeatures a popular strain that produces light brown, medium-to-large, umbrella-shaped caps. Shiitake mushrooms are a delicious edible fungus from East Asia and their flavor is described as rich, savory, buttery, andumami. This strain tends to produce generous flushes, making them a great mushroom for confident beginners and intermediate growers.

Shiitake are reliable producers as long as the ambient humidity in thegrowing environment remains consistent. Because the block is removed entirely from the bag once it’s ready to fruit, shiitake blocksare prone to drying out. Therefore, we recommend using a humidity tent or humidity-controlled fruiting chamber (like a monotub or martha tent) to help mitigate the moisture issue.

Upon receiving your kit:

Remove kitfrom the shipping boxas soon aspossible. Then, unfoldthe top of the bag, making room for air space. It’s also important to check and confirm that the filter patch is not obstructed. This willhelp the organism breathe and continue to thrive!