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Shiitake Fruiting Kit

Shiitake Fruiting Kit

$30.00
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Grow rich, savory shiitake mushrooms right at home.

This ready-to-fruit kit makes it easy to grow one of the most beloved gourmet mushrooms in the world. With just a little moisture and patience, you’ll be harvesting meaty, umami-packed shiitakes in your own space.

🌿Why You’ll Love It

  • 💧 Just add water - no experience needed
  • ⏳ Fast results (often within 7–14 days)
  • 🍄 Produces thick, meaty mushrooms
  • 🔄 Multiple harvests from one kit
  • 🧪 Great for beginners, food lovers, and families

🌿What’s Included

  • Fully colonized shiitake fruiting block
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Guidance for growing, harvesting, and storing

👉 Everything you need to get started

🌿How It Works

  1. Place the kit in a cool area with indirect light
  2. Mist with water daily
  3. Watch mushrooms develop and grow
  4. Harvest and enjoy

Simple, low-maintenance, and incredibly rewarding.

🌿What to Expect

  • Mushrooms typically begin forming in 7–14 days
  • Produces multiple flushes over time
  • Best results in cooler indoor environments

🌿 Every Harvest Is Unique


Mushrooms are living organisms, so every flush will look a little different! The number and size of mushrooms produced at one time depends on factors such as temperature, humidity, fresh air, moisture, and the individual fruiting block. Some flushes may produce several large mushrooms, while others may produce a larger cluster of smaller mushrooms.

The photos shown are examples of successful harvests from our Shiitake Fruiting Kits. Your harvest may look different, and that's completely normal. A healthy kit producing mushrooms means you're successfully growing shiitake!

🌿What Do Shiitakes Taste Like?

  • Rich, savory, and deeply umami
  • Firm, meaty texture
  • Perfect for stir-fries, soups, pasta, and more

🌿Made with Intention

  • ♻️ Compostable substrate
  • 📦 Designed for minimal waste

🌿Perfect For

  • First-time growers
  • Food lovers and home cooks
  • Educational projects
  • Unique, hands-on gifts

📚Need Help Getting Started?

Follow the included instructions and enjoy the process -  shiitake are one of the most rewarding mushrooms to grow.

FULL INSTRUCTIONS

Shiitake Fruiting Kit

What is a shiitake fruiting kit?
A shiitake fruiting kit is a fully colonized growing block that is ready to produce mushrooms. With proper moisture and conditions, it will begin forming mushrooms in your home.
Is this beginner-friendly?
Yes - this kit is designed for beginners and requires no prior experience or special equipment.
How do I use the kit?
• Place the kit in a cool area with indirect light
• Mist with water daily
• Keep humidity up
• Watch mushrooms grow and harvest
How long does it take to grow mushrooms?
Shiitake mushrooms typically begin forming within 3–10 days, depending on temperature and humidity.
How much will the kit produce?
You can expect multiple flushes of mushrooms over time. Yield will vary depending on growing conditions and care.
What is a “flush”?
A flush is a round or cycle of mushroom growth. After harvesting, the kit will rest and can produce another round of mushrooms.
How often do I need to water it?
Mist the kit daily when mushrooms start fruiting, or more often if your environment is dry. Maintaining humidity is the key to good results.
Where should I keep the kit?
• Cool room temperature
• Bright, indirect light
• Away from direct sun and heat sources

Shiitake prefer slightly cooler conditions than some other mushrooms.
Can I grow this year-round?
Yes - this kit can be grown indoors year-round with proper conditions.
What do shiitake mushrooms taste like?
Shiitake mushrooms are:
• Rich and savory
• Deeply umami
• Firm and meaty in texture

They are commonly used in stir-fries, soups, and many other dishes.
What do I do after it stops producing?
You can:
• Compost the block
• Add it to your garden or mulch
• Use it in outdoor beds

It can continue to break down and benefit your soil.
When will my order ship?
Most orders ship within 1–2 business days.
What makes your kits different?
• Fresh, actively growing cultures
• Designed for reliable results
• Easy to use for beginners and experienced growers alike

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AM*****

Picked up a MM shiitake log from Amazon. Seemed a flush was already harvested when I received it because there was cut stems all over the kit. BUT I was still able to get three flushes out of it. Diminishing each flush as expected. I made an amazing mushroom bisque from the wonderful harvest. Writing this review two years after the purchase because I'm back looking to pick up another shiitake kit!

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Oh hey :) Thank you for your review. I am so happy to hear that it worked well for you. Call us when you get a moment before purchasing, so we can discuss the cut stems on your kit, like it was harvested once already? 864-859-3080.

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Brantley Broach

Excellent product and great customer service.

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Justin

Fruited quickly. Mushroom tasted great.

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Nancy Zoltowski

I sent a text with picture. I followed all the instructions including soaking in bleach water. It looks like mold or fungus growing on it. I asked it there is anything I can do to save it or if it is beyond help. No response.

Hi Nancy! Thanks for reaching out. If you can please resend your email with photos, we did not receive it on our end. Apologies for the inconvenience. My email is olga@mushroommountain.com.

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Ashley

Super fast shipping, very detailed instructions. Shiitake logs can be hit-or-miss, and I guess for me, it just missed; even when I did everything right, it doesn't always work out.

Emailed the company and awaiting a response(EDIT: response time was SO FAST and super professional!). I have faith they'll make this right though; the lengths they went as far as packaging and instructions makes me feel that they genuinely want their customers to succeed, compared to less reputable companies. Maybe the shiitake log failed, but their other cultures will be more robust for my area.

Edit: Updated to 4 stars from 2, because while the log itself failed me, this company is amazing. Gave me additional instructions past what was given to try and save my log, and when all else failed, offered to send me plug spawn I had mentioned some interest in. You can't go wrong with these guys. I'm so glad I purchased from Mushroom Mountain, and not off Amazon or somewhere impersonal. 100% will buy again.

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Aaron

It’s my first time growing mushrooms but it’s working out pretty well! The log grew mushroom very quickly