Shiitake

椎茸

The Japanese pantry classic — umami depth, patient fruiting, kitchen-table calm.

$32

Yield: About 0.5–1.5 lb over 2–4 flushes
Days to harvest: 10–21 days to first harvest
Difficulty: Intermediate
Format: Ready-to-fruit kit

About this kit

Shiitake as a ready-to-fruit kit. Cap and stem with the deep, woodsy umami that anchors miso, rice, and weeknight sautés. A little more patience than oyster — rewarded with quiet richness.

What's included

Colonized ready-to-fruit block
Spray mister
Care card (EN / 日本語 cues)
First-flush guarantee note

Care

Cooler fruiting often helps: aim 55–70°F (13–21°C). Maintain humidity with misting; give the block rest between flushes. Indirect light; avoid standing water on caps.

First-flush guarantee.First-flush guarantee: if your kit fails to fruit under the care card conditions, we will replace it once.

Living product.Living product. Open on arrival. Start within days or refrigerate briefly. Pack for weather; open the box as soon as it arrives.

Culinary use only. No medicinal claims. Organic certification is not claimed unless marked as such on future labels.