Inoculation dowels are used for inoculating hardwood logs; we recommend a density of 25 – 50 for a log with a diameter of 10 – 20 cm and a length of approximately 1 metre.

The wood should not be older than one month. Alder, oak, and beech are particularly suitable. However, other hardwood species can also be used.

A detailed guide for mushroom cultivation on logs can be found here.

Substrate:

• Hardwood logs

Colonization Phase:

• Duration: depending on the type of wood, 8 – 24 months; the log should be placed in a shaded, wind-protected area without direct contact with the ground. Care should be taken to keep the log moist during the colonization phase.

Fruiting Initiation:

• Temperature: 5 – 18 °C
• Humidity: > 60 %

Harvest Waves:

• Several for 3 – 10 years

Special Features:

• Wonderfully intense flavour

If you have not yet engaged with the topic of mushroom cultivation or would like to delve deeper into it, you can learn how to do so in our mushroom cultivation courses.