Shiitake Mushroom Log Growing Kit
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Shiitake Mushroom Log Growing Kit
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Description
Looking for deep, rich umami in your cooking? Our Shiitake Mushroom Growing Kits make it easy to grow mushrooms packed with flavour, perfect for broths, stir-fries, and ramen. Watching them grow and transform in your garden makes the whole process just as rewarding as the harvest itself!
Perfect for food lovers, gardeners, and anyone who enjoys hands-on projects, it’s a fun, eco-friendly way to grow at home. This mushroom growing kit also makes a brilliant unique gift or DIY gift for friends and family.
Want to grow indoors? Try our Pink Oyster Mushroom Kit.
Features
Mushroom Variety: Choose between Shiitake, Turkey Tail or Blue-Grey Oyster
Ease of Growth: Beginner-friendly with comprehensive guidance
Harvest: Because oyster mushrooms have a short incubation time, it is possible to harvest them from your logs in the autumn of the same year you inoculated them. The logs can produce mushrooms from spring to autumn once established. Shiitake has a more extended incubation period than oyster mushrooms, taking anywhere from 9 months to 2 years to fruit.
Instructional Support: Detailed instructions, videos and customer service
What's In The Kit
- 8.1mm HSS Drill Bit
- Wax Sponge
- Wax
- 50 Mushroom Spawn Plugs (to be used as soon as possible or stored correctly)
Delivery & Returns
Delivery
We are able to ship to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Islands, the Scottish Highlands, the Isle of Wight, and the Channel Islands. However, these shipments are arranged on a case-by-case basis to ensure the best possible service.
If you are located in one of these areas, please contact us directly at hello@urban-farm-it.com to place your order.
Note: Please refer to the specific lead times shown on product pages for more accurate delivery times.
- Small Orders (E.g. 100ml Spawn, Plugs): Sent via Royal Mail large letters.
- Medium-Sized Orders (under 2kg): Royal Mail 24-48 hour tracked parcel.
- Large Orders (2kg+): via DPD Express or APC.
Returns
Kits (containing spawn)
- Due to the perishable nature of these products, we are unable to accept returns.
- If your mushroom spawn arrives damaged, defective, or not as described, please contact us at hello@urban-farm-it.com within 24 hours of receiving the item. You will be eligible for a replacement or refund if we are notified within this timeframe, along with supporting documentation such as photos of the item and packaging.
- Refunds or replacements will not be issued for reports received beyond the 24-hour window, as the quality of perishable items can degrade rapidly.
See our returns policy here.
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Why grow mushrooms on logs?
Natural & Long-Lasting Yields
From spore to harvest, discover the entire mushroom cultivation process. Our kits are designed to teach as well as grow — ideal for curious beginners and budding mycologists.
Support When You Need It
Whether it’s your first flush or fifth, our experienced team is here to guide you. Friendly, expert help is just a message away throughout your growing journey.
Cook What You Grow
Every order includes recipe ideas to inspire your kitchen. Enjoy delicious ways to use your home-grown mushrooms — from simple sautés to standout dishes.
Growing Mushrooms On Logs
Growing mushrooms on logs is a traditional and rewarding method that closely mimics how they grow in nature. After being freshly cut, the logs are inoculated with mushroom spawn plugs. They’re then sealed with wax and left in a shaded, sheltered spot to incubate. It's a great, sustainable way to produce high-quality, flavourful mushrooms right in your own garden.
Check out our 'How To' video...
What people
are saying
RaymondThoroughly enjoyed the process and all the preparation required. Makes it more rewarding when they're ready when you've put a bit of work in.
JohnThe instructions are good and spawn delivery was timely.
I've tried to grow mushrooms in the past without any success. Maybe fresh spawn is key. Thanks for a lot of fun.
AlisonDelicious, fun, and great customer service.
RoxanaThe mushrooms come with very good instructions, easy to follow and easy to grow definitely recommended and will buy again.
HanaExcellent product and easy to manage. I did this with two little kids and have had a great result. Customer service is also wonderful insomuch as if you need help, just ask them.
FAQs
Please read our FAQs page to find out more.
How do I redeem my mushroom spawn voucher?
You can redeem your mushroom spawn voucher by CLICKING HERE (or heading to redeem.urban-farm-it.com)
Simply enter the unique code found on your voucher or the front of your grow guide booklet, provide us with your delivery details, and we’ll send your spawn out to you.
Does my voucher have an expiry date?
We’ve now phased out our gift kits (containing a spawn voucher) and only offer kits that are sent with mushroom spawn. Because of this change, all vouchers must be redeemed byJune 2026.
How long does it take to grow mushrooms on logs?
Growing mushrooms on logs is a longer-term process than growing them on, for example, coffee grounds. After the logs have been inoculated, most mushrooms will take 1 to 2 years to produce their first crop. But once the mushrooms begin to grow, you should be able to harvest them for 6 or 7 years from the same log.
What log do I need?
Hardwoods like Oak, Maple, Beech, and Alder are typically preferred for mushroom cultivation as they provide a more hospitable environment for many types of mushrooms, leading to better colonisation, growth, and yields.
Coniferous and/or soft wood is generally not recommended.
Where should I place my log?
During incubation, you’ll want to keep your logs somewhere shaded, such as against the side of your house or beneath a tree.
The most important thing is to store your logs in an area with sufficient air circulation and a high degree of humidity.
By starting or shocking your logs, you can hasten the creation of your mushrooms. Allowing them to soak in cold water for 24 hours accomplishes this. You can do this in a stream or pond, a child-size swimming pool, or even bathtubs or canoes!
You should wait at least 6 to 9 months before shocking your logs to guarantee that the mycelium has colonised most of the log. Instead of waiting 2 or 3 years for mushrooms to grow naturally, shock is an excellent way to speed them up naturally.