Shiitake

SpeciesLentinula edodes

Also called shiitake mushrooms, shiitake mushroom

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Shiitake
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Fact sheet

every fact quoted from its source
Typefungus

“fungus” — How to Care for shiitake (Lentinula edodes)

Lightfull sun, part shade, or shade

“are particularly sought after because of their rich nutrient content” — 12 Proven Benefits & Uses of Shiitake Mushrooms | Organic Facts

WaterKeep Soil Moist

“Keep Soil Moist” — How to Care for shiitake (Lentinula edodes)

Soil pH4.5–5.5

“Strongly acidic (4.5–5.5), Acidic (5.5–6.5)” — How to Care for shiitake (Lentinula edodes)

Hardiness zones5–9

“5–9” — How to Care for shiitake (Lentinula edodes)

Spacing4–6 in

“every 10-15 cm” — How to Grow Shiitake (Lentinula edodes): Complete Grow Guide

PropagationNot applicable (mushroom)

“Not applicable (mushroom)” — Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) Care Guide: Pests, Diseases, Watering, Fertilizing & Toxicity — Keep It Thriving All Year

TransplantNot applicable (mushroom)

“Not applicable (mushroom)” — Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) Care Guide: Pests, Diseases, Watering, Fertilizing & Toxicity — Keep It Thriving All Year

Ready whencaps are 60-80% open

“Pick when caps are 60-80% open and the veil on the underside is still slightly intact” — How to Grow Shiitake (Lentinula edodes): Complete Grow Guide

Edible partscaps

“caps that dry and store beautifully” — How to Grow Shiitake (Lentinula edodes): Complete Grow Guide

IndoorsNot applicable (mushroom)

“Not applicable (mushroom)” — Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) Care Guide: Pests, Diseases, Watering, Fertilizing & Toxicity — Keep It Thriving All Year

Pestsnot applicable (mushroom)

“Not applicable (mushroom)” — Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) Care Guide: Pests, Diseases, Watering, Fertilizing & Toxicity — Keep It Thriving All Year

Diseasesnot applicable (mushroom)

“Not applicable (mushroom)” — Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) Care Guide: Pests, Diseases, Watering, Fertilizing & Toxicity — Keep It Thriving All Year

Companionsnot applicable (mushroom)

“Not applicable (mushroom)” — Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) Care Guide: Pests, Diseases, Watering, Fertilizing & Toxicity — Keep It Thriving All Year

Keep away fromnot applicable (mushroom)

“Not applicable (mushroom)” — Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) Care Guide: Pests, Diseases, Watering, Fertilizing & Toxicity — Keep It Thriving All Year

Who grows this

Field & Forest Products · Peshtigo, Wisconsintheir website
Mycoterra Farm · Pelham, Massachusettstheir website
Far West Fungi · Californiatheir website

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