Plant profile
Shiitake
Shiitake · Wide Range
Lentinula edodes
Expected availability · 2029
At a Glance
MildBoldMild to Bold, position 4 of 5
DelicateMeatyDelicate to Meaty, position 4 of 5
TenderChewyTender to Chewy, position 3 of 5
FamiliarDistinctiveFamiliar to Distinctive, position 3 of 5
SupportingCenter-of-plateSupporting to Center-of-plate, position 5 of 5
About
Log-grown shiitake with a savory, meaty character. We grow multiple production strains selected for different fruiting temperatures so fresh shiitake can be harvested across a longer part of the season.
In the Kitchen
Sauté, roast, grill, add to soups, noodles, rice dishes, sauces, and other savory preparations.
Choose This If…
You want a versatile, deeply savory mushroom that can support a dish or become its main ingredient.
How We Grow It
Grown outdoors on hardwood using drill & fill culture in a shaded woodland mushroom yard.