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Old March 7, 2014   #27
RootLoops
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Originally Posted by Paul R View Post
ChrisK, RootLoops gave a good run down on the process it takes to produce mushrooms. Anyone interested in growing mushrooms for the first time I suggest buying a block or bag that is already inoculated and ready to produce.

bower, shiitake logs benefit from a good soaking (submerged) for about 24 hours to shock them into fruiting. Keep the logs damp and shaded.

Paul R
i agree with the advice on the blocks, once you see them grow the wonder of how will take over. and besides that you can clone some nice fruits off the blocks you buy, and grow them out all you want on your own if you choose to get that far into the hobby
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