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Shiitake Mushrooms
In addition to the numerous animals
that we have on our farm, we are growing Shiitake Mushrooms.
The process described below is very labor intensive, but it
was a great family undertaking.
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Preparing the logs
The process began by
identifying suitable white oak trees then cutting them
down. The trees were then cut to a manageable legnth
and holes were drilled in the logs to recieve the mushroom
myceleum.
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Plugging the logs
Once the spawn was inserted
in the holes, the holes were plugged and the logs were
stacked so the mushrooms could grow.
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Stacking the Logs
The logs are stacked
for several months in a cool, shady place amongst the
trees.
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Soaking the logs
After cultivating for
several months, the logs are taken to tubs and soaked
in water for several days. They are then removed and
returned to their stacked location.
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Shiitake Mushrooms Growing
With the logs stacked
again, the mushrooms will begin to appear and they will
be ready to be harvested.
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