Shiitake Mushroom Growing Kit

One of the most popular mushrooms in the world! A nutritious oriental delicacy cooked and eaten much like ordinary mushrooms, but with a richer flavour! Loved for its umami flavour which makes it a perfect addition to stir frys, omlettes, soups, salads and as a substitute for meat in vegetarian food. Remove stocks before cooking with it, as they’re too woody. Their porous nature allows any flavour to be deliciously infused into them. Found growing on decaying hardwood trees in southeast Asia and found in literature dating back to 1209. Popularity is attributed to its medicinal properties, mainly involving enhancing the immune system used for AIDS, cancer, environmental allergies, and a range of other diseases. It is also believed to be beneficial for heart health by lowering cholesterol! Shiitake is easy to grow. Richters offers pre-inoculated shiitake kits made with sawdust. LIVE KITS: Our ready-to-grow kits are live shiitake colonies growing in sawdust blocks suited for indoor or outdoor culture. Complete instructions are provided.