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product_id: 349702507
title: "North Spore Organic Shiitake Outdoor Mushroom Log Growing Kit | Includes 100 ct. Bag of Plug Spawn | Complete Log Starter Kit with Instructions | Handmade in Maine, USA"
brand: "north spore"
price: "KSh28120"
currency: KES
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/349702507-north-spore-organic-shiitake-outdoor-mushroom-log-growing-kit-includes
store_origin: KE
region: Kenya
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# 12 months full log colonization 100 plug spawn for 1-2 logs Handmade in Maine, USA North Spore Organic Shiitake Outdoor Mushroom Log Growing Kit | Includes 100 ct. Bag of Plug Spawn | Complete Log Starter Kit with Instructions | Handmade in Maine, USA

**Brand:** north spore
**Price:** KSh28120
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍄 Grow Your Own Gourmet Shiitake – From Log to Table, Naturally!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** North Spore Organic Shiitake Outdoor Mushroom Log Growing Kit | Includes 100 ct. Bag of Plug Spawn | Complete Log Starter Kit with Instructions | Handmade in Maine, USA by north spore
- **How much does it cost?** KSh28120 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/349702507-north-spore-organic-shiitake-outdoor-mushroom-log-growing-kit-includes)

## Best For

- north spore enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted north spore brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Patience Pays Off:** Log colonization completes in ~12 months, rewarding you with seasonal mushroom harvests
- • **Premium Handmade Spawn:** Expert-crafted, GMO-free shiitake plug spawn made in Maine for guaranteed quality
- • **Eco-Friendly & Pet Safe:** Organic materials and pet-friendly design let you grow with peace of mind
- • **Perfect for Outdoor Shade:** Optimized for full shade outdoor environments, ideal for sustainable backyard farming
- • **All-in-One Log Growing Kit:** Includes drill bit, sealing wax, applicator & 100 plug spawn for effortless shiitake cultivation

## Overview

The North Spore Organic Shiitake Outdoor Mushroom Log Growing Kit is a complete starter set handmade in Maine, USA, featuring 100 GMO-free plug spawn, a drill bit, sealing wax, and applicator. Designed for outdoor shaded areas, it supports sustainable mushroom cultivation on logs with a typical 12-month colonization period, delivering fresh, organic shiitake mushrooms seasonally.

## Description

North Spore Organic Shiitake Outdoor Mushroom Log Growing Kit | Includes 100 ct. Bag of Plug Spawn | Complete Log Starter Kit with Instructions | Handmade in Maine, USA

## Features

- THE IDEAL STARTER KIT FOR GROWING ON LOGS: These kits were designed with everything you need to start growing on logs! Each kit contains a drill bit, log sealing wax, a wax applicator, 100 ct plug spawn, and instruction guide. (Mushroom plugs work best for small to medium log inoculation projects. 100 count packs are usually enough for 1-2 logs.)
- 100% MADE IN USA: Plug spawn is handmade in Maine from the highest quality cultures by expert Mycologists.
- FOR BEST RESULTS: Shiitake mushrooms should be grown the following wood species: Alder, Beech, Hophornbeam, Hornbeam, Hard Maple, Oak, Sweetgum, Basswood, Birch, Chestnut, Eucalyptus, Hickory, Soft Maple, Pecan, Sassafrass, Sycamore, Tuliptree, Tupelo, or Willow.
- LOG COLONIZATION: Be patient! Growing on logs takes time. Depending on the species, it will take at approximately 12 months for the log to fully colonize. Most mushrooms will fruit in the spring, summer, or sometimes in the fall when temps are cooler.
- STORING PLUG SPAWN: If you don't plan to use immediately, you can refrigerate your spawn for up to 6 months.
- THAT’S NOT MOLD, IT’S MYCELIUM: Your kit includes plug spawn colonized with mushroom mycelium. It may appear covered with a soft, white, mold-like substance - that's the mushroom mycelium! It is completely normal. The mycelium of some species is more prominent than others.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Material Features | GMO Free |
| Color | Brown |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Number of Pieces | 100 |
| Expected Blooming Period | Winter, Summer |
| Sunlight Exposure | Full Shade |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
| Additional Features | Pet Friendly |

## Product Details

- **Indoor/Outdoor Usage:** Outdoor
- **Brand:** North Spore
- **Material Feature:** GMO Free, Organic
- **Color:** Brown
- **Special Feature:** Low Maintenance
- **Expected Blooming Period:** Summer, Winter
- **Sunlight Exposure:** Full Shade
- **Unit Count:** 1 Count
- **Number of Pieces:** 100
- **UPC:** 851555008801

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the best time of year to start this kit in the northeast?**
A: Healthy, living trees can be felled for mushroom bolts nearly any time of year. It is not recommended to harvest logs during the spring between budding and full leaf out. During this time, most of the nutrients and energy of the tree are expended in a push to develop flowers and foliage, leaving little for fungal growth. Also, bark is loose, increasing the risk of damage during cutting. Intact bark is very important for the spawn run. Never cut dead, dying, or diseased trees for mushroom growing.

Timing log harvests with sap flow can help increase the yield and longevity of your mushroom bolts. This typically coincides with dormancy cycles. Two ideal times for harvest are: during the fall, after ⅓ of tree leaves have changed color through leaf drop and in late winter to early spring before bud swell and leaf out. These are both times when sugary sap in the tree will be concentrated in the wood, providing nutrients for mycelial growth, and bark should be tight reducing the risk of slippage.

For fall inoculation in grow zones 8 and higher, we recommend protecting logs from freezing temperatures. Logs can be overwintered in heated spaces, tucked away close to the walls of heated structures, or stored close to the ground and covered with leaves, blankets, and tarps.

**Q: what type of logs need to be used ? hardwood? pine?**
A: We used Alder logs from a park near our house.

**Q: Can plugged logs be stored in a garage or other covered area?**
A: Yes!  We recommend this during the colder months if your logs are freshly inoculated.  You do want them to get rained on during warmer months, however, if you can manage to move them seasonally.

**Q: Can I grow indoors on a dead log?**
A: No, logs should be inoculated within a week or two of cutting. This allows the cells in the tree to die but is not long enough for the log to dry out or for other competitor fungi to become established. A month would be about the longest reasonable stretch of time between cutting and inoculating.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-28*