Trial: Shiitake

Cloning Lentinula edodes from store-bought grocery specimens.

Trial Log

Start Date: 5-16-2026

Method: Core tissue sample moved to No-Pour Agar (Custom Corn Sugar & Yeast mix).

Quantity: 3 distinct plates.


5-21-2026: Growth is steady but slower than the Button or King Oyster. The mycelium is clean and white, just taking its time to conquer the new medium.

Progress Photos (2026-05-24)

All Shiitake Plates 2026-05-24

Group overview of the 3 Shiitake plates (Day 8).

Shiitake Plate 1

Plate 1

Shiitake Plate 2

Plate 2

Shiitake Plate 3

Plate 3

Progress Photos (2026-05-22)

All Shiitake Plates

Group overview of the 3 Shiitake plates.

Shiitake Plate 1

Plate 1

Shiitake Plate 2

Plate 2

Shiitake Plate 3

Plate 3

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