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A hobbyist guide to growing shitake mushrooms on logs for woodland owners
Washington State University Extension fact sheet, 394E, Washington State University Extension
02/2025
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.7273/000007136
Abstract
Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) is a well-known specialty mushroom that is prized for its flavor and nutrition. It is native to East Asia, but shiitake is now cultivated around the world. Most shiitakes are grown indoors using bags of sterilized sawdust in climate-controlled facilities. However, shiitake can also be cultivated outdoors on freshly cut logs in forested settings. Growing shiitake mushrooms on logs is an enjoyable hobby for woodland owners and can also generate income for growers who want to develop a mushroom enterprise. It requires few inputs and little space, so it can be practiced on properties with minimal forested acreage. This publication describes best practices for hobby-scale, forest-cultivated shiitake in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) based on research conducted by Washington State University Extension. For farmers and forest owners interested in developing a commercial shiitake enterprise, visit the Resources section of the Pacific Northwest Forest-Cultivated Mushroom Growers Network website.
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- Title
- A hobbyist guide to growing shitake mushrooms on logs for woodland owners
- Creators
- Patrick Shults (Author)Justin O'Dea (Author) - Washington State University, WSU Extension ANRKevin W Zobrist (Author) - Washington State University, WSU Extension ANREric Jones (Author) - Oregon State University
- Academic Unit
- Publications, WSU Extension
- Series
- Washington State University Extension fact sheet; 394E
- Publisher
- Washington State University Extension; Pullman, Washington
- Number of pages
- 12
- Identifiers
- 99901192740401842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Report