Growing Mushrooms Using The Log Inoculation Method

 


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“Inoculating logs with mushroom spawn couldn’t be easier.

Basically you drill holes in the logs 3-4 inches apart in a diamond pattern, pound in the spawn plugs, cover with wax and let sit in a shaded area.

After a few months you can start watering the logs to encourage fruiting, or you can let them fruit naturally during spring and fall rains.

I used three different kinds of spawn plugs to inoculate logs this spring, Pearl Oyster, Hen of the Woods (Maitake) and Shiitake.

I also inoculated some wood chips in the garden area with Garden Giant and Elm Oyster mushrooms spawn…”

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