Premium Inoculated Sterilized Grain Spawn - Shiitake Mushrooms - 5lbs

Take your mushroom cultivation to the next level with our premium Inoculated Sterilized Grain Spawn. This professional-grade spawn comes fully colonized and ready to use, making it perfect for both beginners and experienced growers looking for exceptional yields.

Product Features:

• 5lbs of premium elbon rye grain spawn
• Fully inoculated with vigorous Shiitake mycelium
• Professionally sterilized for contamination-free growing
• Ready to use with minimal setup required
• Specially formulated for optimal mycelial development
• Uses only non-GMO ingredients for superior quality

Superior Grain Spawn Composition:

Our premium grain spawn utilizes:

• 100% elbon rye - Provides essential nutrients and ideal surface area
• Precise moisture content - Creates perfect conditions for mycelial growth
• Properly sterilized substrate - Ensures contaminant-free colonization

This carefully prepared formulation has been perfected to create the ideal growing medium for Shiitake mushrooms, supporting robust mycelial growth and exceptional fruiting potential.

About Shiitake Mushrooms:

Shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes), also known as Black Forest mushrooms or Chinese black mushrooms, are prized for their rich umami flavor, substantial meaty texture, and remarkable medicinal properties. Shiitakes develop distinctive brown caps with distinctive white patterns and firm stems.

Culinary Highlights:

• Firm, meaty texture with a robust, earthy flavor that intensifies when dried
• Rich, savory umami flavor with notes of garlic and wood
• Excellent in stir-fries, soups, and sauces or as a meat substitute
• Holds its texture well during cooking, especially in liquid-based dishes

Nutritional Benefits:

• High in protein and dietary fiber
• Contains valuable B vitamins and vitamin D when sun-exposed
• Excellent source of minerals including potassium, phosphorus, and copper
• Low in calories and fat, making them a healthy dietary choice

Growing Characteristics:

• Known for producing umbrella-shaped caps with distinctive gills
• Develops medium-thick stems with brown, attractive caps
• Prefers cooler fruiting temperatures (50-70°F)
• Can produce multiple flushes with proper care