What is the best time of year to start this kit in the northeast?

Healthy, living trees can be felled for mushroom bolts nearly any time of year. It is not recommended to harvest logs during the spring between budding and full leaf out. During this time, most of the nutrients and energy of the tree are expended in a push to develop flowers and foliage, leaving little for fungal growth. Also, bark is loose, increasing the risk of damage during cutting. Intact bark is very important for the spawn run. Never cut dead, dying, or diseased trees for mushroom growing. Timing log harvests with sap flow can help increase the yield and longevity of your mushroom bolts. This typically coincides with dormancy cycles. Two ideal times for harvest are: during the fall, after ⅓ of tree leaves have changed color through leaf drop and in late winter to early spring before bud swell and leaf out. These are both times when sugary sap in the tree will be concentrated in the wood, providing nutrients for mycelial growth, and bark should be tight reducing the risk of slippage. For fall inoculation in grow zones 8 and higher, we recommend protecting logs from freezing temperatures. Logs can be overwintered in heated spaces, tucked away close to the walls of heated structures, or stored close to the ground and covered with leaves, blankets, and tarps.

what type of logs need to be used ? hardwood? pine?

We used Alder logs from a park near our house.

Can plugged logs be stored in a garage or other covered area?

Yes! We recommend this during the colder months if your logs are freshly inoculated. You do want them to get rained on during warmer months, however, if you can manage to move them seasonally.

Can I grow indoors on a dead log?

No, logs should be inoculated within a week or two of cutting. This allows the cells in the tree to die but is not long enough for the log to dry out or for other competitor fungi to become established. A month would be about the longest reasonable stretch of time between cutting and inoculating.

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🍄 Grow Gourmet Shiitakes at Home — Because Your Dinner Deserves a Story

PATIENCE PAYS OFF - 12-month colonization means you’re investing in a sustainable, rewarding harvest cycle.
FRESHNESS GUARANTEED - Refrigerate spawn up to 6 months—grow on your schedule without losing potency.
ALL IN ONE LOG GROWING KIT - Includes drill bit, sealing wax, applicator & 100 plug spawn for effortless mushroom cultivation.
CRAFTED BY EXPERT MYCOLOGISTS - Handmade in Maine with top-tier cultures ensuring superior shiitake growth.
PERFECT FOR SELECT HARDWOOD LOGS - Optimized for Alder, Oak, Maple, Birch & more to maximize yield and flavor.

The North Spore Organic Shiitake Outdoor Mushroom Log Growing Kit is a complete starter set designed for small to medium log inoculation projects. Handmade in Maine, USA by expert mycologists, it includes 100 plug spawn, a drill bit, sealing wax, and applicator, plus instructions. Ideal for hardwood logs like oak and maple, it requires about 12 months for full colonization, delivering fresh, organic shiitake mushrooms right from your backyard.

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