Midwest Grow Kits Shiitake Mushroom Grow Kit 5lb

Midwest Grow Kits Shiitake Mushroom Grow Kit

Want to grow your own gourmet Shiitake mushrooms with exceptional flavor that rivals restaurant quality?

The Midwest Grow Kits Shiitake Mushroom Grow Kit delivers everything you need to cultivate Lentinula edodes, celebrated for its rich, savory umami flavor and impressive nutritional profile. This comprehensive kit is designed for long-term production and exceptional reliability.

Perfect for confident beginners and intermediate growers seeking multiple harvests of premium culinary mushrooms over an extended period.

This complete kit includes a 5-pound colonized spawn bag that produces medium-to-large, umbrella-shaped caps with a distinctive light brown color. What sets this kit apart is its exceptional longevity—producing 3-4 separate crops over 4-5 months, making it our longest-lasting mushroom growing option.

Simply maintain temperatures between 65-80°F, provide 10-12 hours of light daily, and mist with the included ultra-fine pump sprayer 1-2 times per day. With proper care, this durable kit yields up to 2.5-3 pounds of fresh mushrooms that rival those found in specialty markets.

Each kit comes with an ultra-fine pump mister for perfect humidity control and straightforward instructions to maximize your harvest potential. For optimal results, consider adding the compatible Tabletop Humidity Tent, available separately.

Product Highlights

Exceptional longevity with multiple harvests over 4-5 months
Produces up to 2.5-3 pounds of medium-to-large, umbrella-shaped caps
Rich, savory, buttery umami flavor prized by chefs and culinary enthusiasts
Highly durable and tolerant of less-than-perfect growing conditions
Complete solution with everything needed for successful cultivation

Midwest Grow Kits Shiitake Mushroom Grow Kit Features

5-pound colonized Shiitake spawn bag ready to fruit

Long-Term Production

Produces 3-4 separate crops over 4-5 months, making it our most enduring mushroom cultivation kit.

Medium-to-large Shiitake mushrooms with umbrella-shaped brown caps

Gourmet Quality Yield

Produces medium-to-large umbrella-shaped caps with rich, savory flavor comparable to restaurant-quality mushrooms.

Multiple flushes of Shiitake mushrooms growing from spawn bag

Exceptional Durability

Reliable performance even in less-than-ideal growing conditions, perfect for beginners and intermediate growers.

Ultra-fine pump mister for precise humidity control

Precision Humidity Control

Included ultra-fine pump mister maintains optimal 50% humidity level for maximum Shiitake development.

Midwest Grow Kits Shiitake Mushroom Grow Kit What's In The Box

5 pound colonized spawn bag
Ultra-fine pump mister
Simple Instructions

Midwest Grow Kits Shiitake Mushroom Grow Kit Cultivation Guide

Growing your own Shiitake mushrooms with this kit is straightforward and rewarding, offering months of harvests with minimal effort:

Step 1: Upon receiving your kit, check the bag for white mycelium growth. Allow the kit to acclimate to your environment for 24 hours before beginning the fruiting process.

Step 2: Make a 4-6 inch cut in the spawn bag where you see white mycelium forming. This opening allows for oxygen exchange and creates a space for mushrooms to emerge.

Step 3: Place your kit in a location with indirect light for 10-12 hours daily and maintain temperatures between 65-80°F. Avoid direct sunlight, which can dry out and damage the developing mushrooms.

Step 4: Mist inside the bag opening 1-2 times daily using the included ultra-fine pump mister. Unlike other mushroom varieties, Shiitake prefer a moderate humidity level of around 50%, making them more forgiving in typical indoor environments.

Step 5: Harvest your Shiitake mushrooms when the caps are fully opened but before the edges flatten completely. Simply cut the mushrooms at the base with a sharp knife.

After harvesting your first flush, allow the kit to rest for 2-3 weeks while continuing to mist occasionally. The kit will produce 3-4 separate crops over a 4-5 month period, making it our longest-lasting mushroom growing option.

Midwest Grow Kits Shiitake Mushroom Grow Kit Nutritional Benefits

Shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) have been treasured for centuries in East Asian cuisine and traditional medicine for their exceptional flavor and health-supporting properties.

These premium culinary mushrooms are nutritional powerhouses despite being low in calories and fat. They provide an excellent source of protein and dietary fiber while delivering a rich array of essential nutrients. Shiitake mushrooms contain B vitamins (B2, B3, B5, and B6), vitamin D, and important minerals including copper, manganese, selenium, zinc, and potassium.

Shiitake mushrooms contain a compound called lentinan, which has been studied for its potential immune-supporting properties. Traditional Chinese medicine has utilized these mushrooms for centuries for their purported antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory benefits.

In the kitchen, Shiitake mushrooms are prized for their distinctive umami flavor profile that's rich, savory, and slightly buttery. Their meaty texture makes them a versatile ingredient in numerous culinary applications, from soups and stir-fries to pasta dishes and risottos.

Midwest Grow Kits Shiitake Mushroom Grow Kit Companion Products

For optimal growing conditions and maximum yields, consider adding the Tabletop Humidity Tent to your order. This affordable accessory creates the perfect microclimate for your Shiitake mushrooms.

Midwest Grow Kits Shiitake Mushroom Grow Kit Specifications

Specification	Value
Kit Size	5 pounds
Fruiting Temperature	65-80°F
Light Cycle	10-12 hours of light per day
Water Cycle	Mist 1-2 times per day (maintain ~50% humidity)
Average Yield	2.5-3 pounds (wet weight)
Production Period	4-5 months with 3-4 separate harvests
Mushroom Size	Medium to large, umbrella-shaped caps

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Midwest Grow Kits Shiitake Mushroom Grow Kit (5lbs)