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Growing Mushrooms

Written by: adekun on 30 November, 2006 10:34 am - Filed under: food ?

I was told the garden was no good for mushrooms. Armed with a Paul Stamets book, I set out to prove a point.
Although it took about half a year, I’ve finally grown a Shiitake. Got a further two and a half before the log stopped fruiting.

Shiitake gills
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  • adekun.com » Blog Archive » Mushroom

    20 May, 2008 #

    [...] tried earlier in the year to grow Shiitake and had no joy. Thought I’d have another go last week. Immersed my inoculated log in the [...]

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