How to Grow Shiitake Mushrooms on Logs with Kevin Zobrist

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In this episode of The Evergreen Thumb, we take a deep dive into the fascinating process of growing shiitake mushrooms on logs. Cultivating shiitake mushrooms at home is a fun and rewarding way to produce your own fresh mushrooms at home!

Join us as our guest Kevin Zobrist, a WSU Extension Forester, covers everything you need to know, including:

Selecting the right type of logs for shiitake cultivation
The inoculation process and tools you'll need
How to maintain the ideal conditions for healthy mushroom growth
Tips for harvesting shiitake mushrooms and getting multiple flushes from your logs
Overcoming common challenges like pests and contaminants

Tune in to learn how to transform logs into a thriving mushroom crop and bring the magic of fungi into your garden!

For resources, links, a transcript, and more be sure to visit our website at https://evergreenthumb.mastergardenerfoundation.org/episode032/

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