This kit contains:
- 40 wooden dowels inoculated with UK-native reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) 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.
For drillling into logs, we recommend using a 8.5mm brad point drill bit which we sell here. This is specially designed for drilling into wood and will create the perfect sized holes for the plug spawn.
Reishi information:Grow stunning Reishi mushrooms with this unique strain, isolated in London. Reishi produces striking, glossy red fruiting bodies with a distinctive lacquered appearance, developing slowly over the course of around a year.
Native to temperate and subtropical forests, Reishi naturally grows as a bracket fungus on the bases and stumps of deciduous trees. It has a long history of traditional use in Asian cultures and is prized for its distinctive appearance and fascinating growth cycle.
