'Wild NC' Shiitake Mushroom Plug Spawn - 100 count

Shiitake is one of the easiest and most prolific mushrooms to cultivate on your own. For this reason, they are also one of the most widely grown varieties out there.  If you're a beginning myco-enthusiast then we recommend starting with a strain of shiitake. This 'Wild' strain of shiitake was discovered on a large oak on the Warren Wilson College campus.  It is suspected to be the offspring of a commercially grown strain that made its way into the wild or a commercial strain that crossed with something wild.  Either way,  this shiitake produces a smoother cap and can appear to be almost bald. Retains its caramel colored cap and a strong shiitake aroma. FlavorShiitake have a strong and forward flavor, meaty, unctuous, and savory. Texture is what you'd associate with most mushrooms, silky and firm. Shiitakes are great grilled, cooked on the stove top, pickled, dried, and about every other way you can think of.  Fruiting Temperatures/ConditionsThis strain of Shiitake will typically produ