This kit contains:
- 40 wooden dowels inoculated with phoenix oyster (Pleurotus pulmonarius) mycelium- 25g of biodegradable, UK-grown rapeseedwax to seal the log once the dowels have been inserted
- detailed instructions for use. See our online instructions for log inoculation here.
40 dowels are enough to inoculate a log up to 50 cm long and 25 cm in diameter. Smaller logs will require fewer dowels, so one kit may be sufficient for multiple logs. For large quantities of 5 or more packs, we can provide discounted rates - please see our wholesale order form.
*Please Note: This kit includes dowels colonised with your chosen mushroom species. However, you'll need to source a fresh-cut hardwood log (no older than 6 weeks). If you don't have a local tree surgeon, we recommend Hanging Wood. Their sustainably harvested logs come from copparded trees from their managed woodlands in the North Downs, where trees are cut at the stem, leaving the root to regrow new stems every 5–10 years.
The Phoenix Oyster (Pleurotus pulmonarius) mushroom resembles its cousin, the Blue Oyster (Pleurotus ostreatus), but with more delicate, cream coloured fruits with the wavy edge characteristic of its species. Its common name refers to its preference for warmer weather its fruiting bodies tend to appear in late spring to late summer.
Widely distributed across temperate and subtropical forests worldwide, this particular strain was isolated in Scotland.
Cooking Tips: With their subtle earthy flavours and delicate texture, the caps of these mushrooms are great in Asian-style soups or simply sautéed with garlic on toast. When chopped, the stems from the large mushrooms make a great vegan substitute for mince in anything from spaghetti bolognese to homemade sausages.
