Ready Growing Shiitake Mushroom Growing Kit
Ready Growing Shiitake Mushroom Growing Kit
Organic Shiitake Mushrooms - Lentinula Edodes
Easy to use - Our Ready Growing Shiitake Mushroom Growing Kit is perfect for those starting out in mushroom cultivation. With minimal effort and easy-to-follow instructions, you'll be harvesting delicious mushrooms in days!- Ready Growing - With a Merryhill Mushrooms Shiitake Mushroom Growing Kit, you’ll receive a pre-spawned shiitake log meaning the shiitake mushrooms are ready growing on arrival. Please bear in mind if intended for a gift as they will grow within around 7 days
- Value For Money – Our easy to grow shiitake growing kits takes all the guesswork out of cultivating mushrooms at home, giving you success and maximum yield with minimum effort. Our Shiitake Substrate is Organically Certified
- Delicious Edible Mushrooms - Shiitakes are renowned for their rich textured and smoky undertones, making them perfect for enhancing your meals. Much fresher than shop bought when growing your own mushrooms.
- Over 50 years of Growing Experience - From our small batch mushroom farm, our specialist team has cultivated mushroom growing kits from the UK for decades
Simple care instructions included - Easy to grow, to be grown indoors, simply spray with water each day, provides a Substantial Crop of tasty Shiitake Mushrooms within 7-10 days!
Product Dimensions
8in x 8in x 8in approx (20.3cm x 20.3cm x 20.3cm)
Product reviews
229 reviews
Simple to grow, wonderful and tasty to eat. A really enjoyable process. Much more fun than a PS5/Xbox.
Great product. No waiting, the mushrooms just explode out of the log. Tasty too. I dried most and look forward to eating them soon. Great fun, recommend a lot.
Arrived right on time and very well packaged. Would certainly use again. 10/10
Shiitake Mushroom Growing Kit
Quick and Easy Mushrooms at Home
This Shiitake Kit comes ready growing (Don't leave it within the postal box) and its growth when in crop is really spectacular, Your kit is already growing so your first crop is days away rather than years, so it's a much more appealing kit than the other Shiitake Logs.
Indoor Grow Your Own Shiitake Mushroom Kit
Ready Growing Product which will have it's first crop within a few days, Please bear in mind if intended for a gift. Gifting Information
Peat Free
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- CheckHumidity Bag
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Why choose our kits?
Our ready growing mushroom kits stand out from other brands due to the fact that the mushroom growing process has been partially started.
This unique feature provides several advantages.
It eliminates the need to carry out the lengthy inoculation, saving time and effort.
By receiving the kits at a stage where the kit is pre started, we can ensure the mycelium is healthy before shipping, ensuring healthy crops.
The riskiest part of mushroom growing is avoiding any contamination on the substrate during colonisation, so we have taken care of this portion of the process, prior to despatch.
Shiitake Mushroom Kit Information
This Shiitake Kit comes ready growing (Don't leave it within the postal box) and it's growth when in crop is really spectacular, Your log is already growing so your first crop in days rather than years, so it's a much more appealing kit than other Shiitake Logs.
Your kit is an Organic Wood Shaving Log with full instructions will give you thrill of growing your own produce at home, In just a few days you will have an abundant supply of fresh mushrooms for whatever the occasion.
Cooking Information
Shiitakes enjoy gourmet status in the culinary world, Sliced and sautéed with butter and parsley, they release a tantalizing flavor unknown to other foods. They should be enjoyed cooked.
Very low in calories and high in Nutrients and Vitamins. Fresh and dried Shiitake Mushrooms have many uses, served in Miso Soup and used in Japanese and Chinese cookery.
Shiitake Mushrooms have a rich texture and smoky flavour and is considered to be a Medicinal Mushroom in some forms of traditional medicine. Offering anti viral, cholesterol lowering properties, helping to control blood sugar levels and reduce inflammation.
Gifting Tips
These kits are ready growing upon arrival, but will keep refrigerated in their wrapper for 2-3 weeks, alternatively we can adjust delivery to suit birthdays.
Shiitake Mushroom Growing Kit
Handy growing guide
SHIITAKE MUSHROOM KIT
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Nothing beats the flavour of freshly picked mushrooms, and it's great fun watching them grow - children love them too! Each kit contains a colonized Shiitake Log ready to explode with Shiitake mushrooms. The mushrooms are "Ready Growing" so all you need to do is spray daily with a mister to keep the compost moist and the mushrooms will get bigger.
Mushrooms will continue to grow if left between 12 and 20 degrees - ideal for your kitchen or utility room. In daylight or darkness but not direct sunlight. Full growing advice is provided on the instructions and with FAQ's on our website and our contact details help is always on hand should you require some guidance.
Product Dimensions
8in x 8in x 8in approx (20.3cm x 20.3cm x 20.3cm)
**Wondering how to grow shiitake mushrooms? Look no further! Check out our full guide on growing shiitake mushrooms at home to learn everything you need to know about shiitake mushroom cultivation.
Shiitake Mushrooms: Frequently Asked Questions
What are Shiitake mushrooms?
Shiitake mushrooms are a type of edible mushroom native to East Asia, known for their rich, savoury flavour and numerous culinary uses. They grow on decaying hardwood trees and are popular in many Asian cuisines, prized for their meaty texture and umami taste.
How do you grow Shiitake mushrooms at home?
You can grow Shiitake mushrooms at home using the Merryhill Mushrooms Shiitake Mushroom Growing Kit. This kit contains everything you need, including a pre-inoculated substrate block. Simply follow the instructions: keep the block in a shaded, moist environment, water it regularly, and you'll see shiitake mushrooms begin to fruit. These mushrooms crop heavily on the first flush however there is a chance this be harvested multiple times with a bit of perseverance
Can you eat Shiitake mushrooms raw?
While shiitake mushrooms can be eaten raw, it is generally recommended to cook them. Cooking enhances their flavour and texture.
Are shiitake mushroom stems edible?
Shiitake mushroom stems are technically edible, but they are often discarded because the lower portion can be tough and woody. However, they can be used to add flavour to stocks and broths before being strained out.
How to cook with Shiitake mushrooms?
Shiitake mushrooms can be cooked in a variety of ways. They are commonly sautéed, stir-fried or added to soups and stews. To prepare them, simply trim the stems, slice the caps and cook them with your preferred method until they are tender and flavorful.
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