--- product_id: 586258672 title: "Organic Shiitake (100 ct) Mushroom Plugs for Logs | Premium Quality Mushroom Plug Spawn | Handmade in Maine, USA | Grow Gourmet Mushrooms Outdoors on Logs | Lentinula edodes" brand: "north spore" price: "$100.09" currency: USD in_stock: true category: "North Spore" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/586258672-organic-shiitake-100-ct-mushroom-plugs-for-logs-premium-quality store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 100 organic shiitake plugs for log inoculation Easy hammer-and-wax setup for beginners 100% handmade in Maine, USA Organic Shiitake (100 ct) Mushroom Plugs for Logs | Premium Quality Mushroom Plug Spawn | Handmade in Maine, USA | Grow Gourmet Mushrooms Outdoors on Logs | Lentinula edodes **Brand:** north spore **Price:** $100.09 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🍄 Unlock your backyard’s hidden gourmet potential with every plug! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Organic Shiitake (100 ct) Mushroom Plugs for Logs | Premium Quality Mushroom Plug Spawn | Handmade in Maine, USA | Grow Gourmet Mushrooms Outdoors on Logs | Lentinula edodes by north spore - **How much does it cost?** $100.09 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/586258672-organic-shiitake-100-ct-mushroom-plugs-for-logs-premium-quality) ## Best For - north spore enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted north spore brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Beginner-Friendly Cultivation:** Minimal tools needed—just a hammer and wax—making mushroom growing accessible and fun. - • **Grow Gourmet Mushrooms at Home:** Perfect for small to medium log projects—100 plugs cover 1-2 logs with premium spawn. - • **Authentically Handmade in Maine:** Expert mycologists craft each plug with top-quality cultures, ensuring reliable growth and flavor. - • **Nutritious & Delicious Superfood:** Shiitaake mushrooms offer a meaty texture and immune-boosting benefits, ideal for plant-based diets. - • **Seasonal Harvest & Culinary Versatility:** Fruits throughout summer to fall, perfect for drying, soups, and umami-rich dishes. ## Overview These 100 organic shiitake mushroom plugs are handmade in Maine by expert mycologists, designed for easy log inoculation projects. Ideal for beginners, they require only a hammer and wax to start growing nutritious, meaty mushrooms that fruit seasonally and boost immune health. Perfect for small to medium log cultivation, these plugs bring gourmet, sustainable mushroom farming right to your doorstep. ## Description Plug Spawn - Great for first time mushroom log growers. They are usually used for small projects of 1-10 logs, though some log cultivators will use them for larger projects. Inoculation: Works best with the Log Method. It will take at least 12 months of colonization before producing mushrooms and tends to fruit throughout the summer to fall growing season and after rainfalls. Preferred wood species are oak, maple, or beech. Difficulty: Beginner Shiitake is a great mushroom for beginners. They colonize quickly and are the most reliable producers of any species. Great for commercial cultivation! Cooking: Shiitake has a meaty texture when cooked and is good for drying and reconstituting in winter soups. It pairs beautifully with tamari, ginger, and garlic and can bring needed umami to many different dishes. ## Features - IDEAL FOR GROWING ON LOGS: Mushroom plugs work best for small to medium log inoculation projects. 100 count plug spawn packs usually are enough for 1-2 logs. - GREAT FOR BEGINNERS: Easy to use. Mushroom plug spawn is very resilient and economical for small projects. Minimal tools required- mushroom plugs require only a hammer and some wax. - 100% MADE IN USA: In-house mushroom spawn production. Made in Maine from the highest quality cultures by expert Mycologists. - SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS are nutritious and delicious- a perfect meat substitute. Great for drying and reconstituting in soups. - SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS boost immune system function. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B096DB6XNC | | Brand Name | North Spore | | Color | Brown | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (207) | | Item Package Weight | 0.14 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | North Spore | | Number of Pieces | 100 | | Size | 100CT | | UPC | 851555008573 | | Unit Count | 100.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** North Spore - **Colour:** Brown - **Indoor/outdoor use:** Outdoor - **Material features:** GMO Free - **Special features:** Pet Friendly ## Images ![Organic Shiitake (100 ct) Mushroom Plugs for Logs | Premium Quality Mushroom Plug Spawn | Handmade in Maine, USA | Grow Gourmet Mushrooms Outdoors on Logs | Lentinula edodes - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/813aO90nieL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can you grow this strain in bags?** A: Yep, you absolutely can grow this strain in a bag, but we typically use a different strain in our fruiting blocks. I hope that helps! **Q: What species of tree logs do they grow do best on?** A: Definitely oak, but they can grow well on many other things. Check out the chart here: https://northspore.com/pages/grow-mushrooms-on-logs-videos **Q: What growing zone? will these grow in North Texas?** A: Yes, these will definitely grow in North Texas. This is a wide ranging strain that will grow almost anywhere in the US that gets enough rain. **Q: What type of shiitake are these?** A: It is a prolific strain known for its wide temperature range and was selected from numerous strains by our mycologists for outdoor use. We refer to it as LE3. I hope that helps! ## Frequently Bought Together - North Spore Organic Shiitake (100 ct) Mushroom Plugs for Logs | Premium Quality Mushroom Plug Spawn | Handmade in Maine, USA | Grow Gourmet Mushrooms Outdoors on Logs | Lentinula edodes - 1 lb. 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