Strain | West Wind™ Shiitake
Lentinula edodes
West Wind™ shiitake are a wide-range shiitake that perform better than other strains in drought-prone areas. Like WR46™, West Wind™ has a fast spawn run making it a good choice for commercial production. This strain responds well to force-fruiting in the spring and fall.
Spawn run time:
6-12 months
Fruiting temperature range:
55-75° 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.