Sterile Shiitake Mix Substrate - 9lbs

Premium ready-to-use substrate specifically formulated for optimal shiitake mushroom cultivation.

Product Details:

• Weight: 9 pounds (4.1 kg)
• Composition: 80% hardwood pellets, 20% wheat bran with additional growing amendments
• Sterilization: Fully sterilized and ready for inoculation
• Format: Sealed grow bag with filter patch for gas exchange

Description:

Our professional-grade Shiitake Mix Substrate provides the perfect growing medium for cultivating gourmet shiitake mushrooms. This carefully balanced blend mimics the natural hardwood environment that shiitakes prefer, supplemented with nutritional amendments to maximize yields.

The substrate has been thoroughly sterilized to eliminate competing organisms, creating an ideal environment for your shiitake mycelium to thrive. Simply inoculate with your shiitake spawn, maintain proper growing conditions, and watch your mushrooms develop.

Key Benefits:

• Perfectly balanced nutritional profile for shiitake cultivation
• Sterilized to prevent contamination
• Convenient ready-to-use format
• Supports multiple flushes of mushrooms
• Consistent quality for reliable growing results

Supplemental Amendments:

Our shiitake mix includes carefully selected nutritional amendments to enhance mycelial growth and mushroom development:

• Gypsum (calcium sulfate) - improves substrate structure and provides essential minerals

• Agricultural lime - helps maintain optimal pH levels

Each bag is precisely formulated, hydrated to optimal moisture content, and thoroughly sterilized to eliminate contaminants. The self-healing injection port allows for clean inoculation while the filter patch permits gas exchange without introducing contaminants.

Store in a cool, dry place until ready to use. For best results, use within 3 months of purchase.