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In this episode of The Evergreen Thumb, we take a deep dive into the fascinating process of growing shiitake mushrooms on logs. Cultivating shiitake mushrooms at home is a fun and rewarding way to produce your own fresh mushrooms at home!
Join us as our guest Kevin Zobrist, a WSU Extension Forester, covers everything you need to know, including:
- Selecting the right type of logs for shiitake cultivation
- The inoculation process and tools you'll need
- How to maintain the ideal conditions for healthy mushroom growth
- Tips for harvesting shiitake mushrooms and getting multiple flushes from your logs
- Overcoming common challenges like pests and contaminants
Tune in to learn how to transform logs into a thriving mushroom crop and bring the magic of fungi into your garden!
For resources, links, a transcript, and more be sure to visit our website at https://evergreenthumb.mastergardenerfoundation.org/episode032/
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