Mycelium – Shiitake

Shiitake mycelium – Like oyster mushroom, shiitake mushrooms can be grown on coffee grounds or other types of pasteurized plant fibers.

CULTIVATION GUIDE.

INGREDIENTS:

• A clean plastic bucket with a lid or a plastic bag. Approx. 2.0 – 2.5 liters.
• Approx. 100 g mycelium. (Must be kept refrigerated)
• Coffee grounds, fresh and chilled.
• A spoon to stir the mixture together.

I have had the best results using coffee grounds from filter coffee, plunger jug ​​or similar.
Coffee grounds from an espresso machine can be very dry.

PROCEDURE (WITH FINISHED QUANTITY OF COFFEE GROUNDS – ENOUGH TO FILL YOUR CONTAINER):

• Cut 2-4 round holes of approx. 1.0 cm in diameter in the container, depending on the size of the container. Disinfect the container and other utensils with boiling water. If you use a bag, you can cut 1-2 cm long grooves, and avoid disinfection.
• Put breathable tape such as sports tape or masking tape over the holes.
• Mix coffee grounds and mycelium thoroughly in the container. The bag / bucket must be filled and the contents must be pressed well together. Put the lid on the bucket or close the bag tightly at the top.
• After 2-3 weeks, the mycelium will have passed through the coffee grounds, and after another 1-2 weeks, the first fungi will begin to grow.
• When the fungi are growing out, it is a good idea to spray them daily with a water sprayer as they may otherwise dry out.

NOTE! When ordering 5 Liters of mycelium (3000 grams), there is a 7-10 day delivery time

Happy mushroom farming.