Strain | Jupiter™ Shiitake

Lentinula edodes

Jupiter™ shiitake tend to be the first shiitake mushroom to make an appearance in the spring, and the last shiitake to fruit in the fall of the year. Jupiter produces exceptionally large mushrooms that make the longer spawn run worth the wait. Jupiter shiitake do not respond to force-fruiting.

a snow cap shiitake mushroom with an ornate top growing on a log buried underneath pine needles

Spawn run time:
12-18 months
Fruiting temperature range:
35-55° F
Indoor incubation temperature:
50-60° F. Spawn run will occur outdoors at temperatures above 45° F.
Suitable for cultivation on:
Logs

Available as:

Sawdust Spawn, Plug Spawn

Each spawn type is used for a different cultivation technique. Please read about spawn usage under our MUSHROOM SPAWN tab.