How To Grow Shiitake Mushrooms On Logs

[TheAmusementchannel]

great vid peace yo!! :))

[superegomaniac12]

are these like magic mushrroms?? sorry never have done shrooms in my life

[YourProduceGuy]

@superegomaniac12 They grow like magic, but they are regular eating mushrooms. No "magic" properties at all.

[ShadowWolfRising]

do they regrow, or do you need to keep buying more logs?

[YourProduceGuy]

@ShadowWolfRising They regrow. I've got a batch just budding out right now. They produce for 3-4 years.

[ShadowWolfRising]

@YourProduceGuy

i sent this video to my mother and aunt, i bet you could make some really good pizza or deep fried shrooms with these.

really nice knowing you only gotta buy a new one every 3 or 4 years.

[EarTipper]

I cut them in large pieces with fresh sliced garlic cloves, sauté that, pour it over half brown & half wild rice as a side dish.

Or I do the same sauté in a large pot with fresh cut Kale - With the pot lid on (stirring frequently). By the time the Kale wilts, it's done and that is an awesome "Hot Salad".

[shimmisking]

you were awesome in Independence day, Bill!

[YourProduceGuy]

@shimmisking You're very kind. Although, I prefer to play the loveable, romantic steady guy in While you were Sleeping. Thanks for watching.

[DrewBischoff]

I don't even like mushrooms, but I watched the whole thing just because you fun and interesting. Keep it up!

[YourProduceGuy]

@DrewBischoff Thanks Drew! I've got some lemons being delivered later this week. These are organic Meyer Lemons from CA. The are the best lemon on the planet and I'm going to have some fun talking about them and making some recipes with them. Watch for those videos starting to hit the channel in less than 2 weeks. Thanks for watching!

[AnneGrnGardens]

Mushroom risotto comes to mind. Thanks for sharing how to grow!

[scumbubbles1]

Great, thank you!

[scumbubbles1]

How much do the logs cost?

[YourProduceGuy]

@scumbubbles1 You can get one for about $18.  Go to the website and check them out!

[sfgkimroman]

Can't wait to start. BTW it looks like Square Foot Gardens behind you. Way to go! I teach SFG.

[Andalbanon]

I've heard that the Chlorine used in tap-water these days is more stable and can't be aired off as it once could be. 

[NewEnglandgardening]

What a unique thing to be able to grow indoors. Where does the second round of mushrooms come from? Is the log inoculated with mushroom spores internally so it keeps producing mushrooms?

[YourProduceGuy]

@NewEnglandgardening The log has the spores in it, and they are constantly growing inside the log. The next round comes from the 'flowering' of the plant, just like a perennial. It would produce probably once a year on it's own, but with the shocking it can be forced to fruit more often. Kinda cool stuff. I might try some other mushroom varieties and make videos with them.

[MyAwesomedudeman]

wow thanks for putting so much effort into a not so popular hobby. your one of the only good video i could find

[MiyakeMasumi]

Shiitake mushrooms are used quite often in Japan. I've seen it put into their basic hotpots, fried with or without some sort of sauce, as well as different soups.

[bb33nnii]

"SHITAKE" please excuse my immaturity, but how can you guys not joke about that?!! LMFAO!

[YourProduceGuy]

@bb33nnii You misspelled it. Maybe the correct spelling is what keeps us from snickering at it. Thanks for watching!

[shanetegan]

How cool, I'm in Australia and I've found a place I can order one... I wonder if I can get someone to buy it for me for christmas!?

[xxnoangelxx]

thanks, looking to grow my own mushrooms.

[devyangel77]

i love ur vids ... thanks for the info

[YourProduceGuy]

@devyangel77 Thanks for watching. The idea of the channel is for me to talk to the YouTube audience like you were a customer in the grocery store. I can tell my stories, help you to select fresh produce and know how to use it at home. Sometimes I talk too much...just like in the store! I'm glad you enjoy the vids and thank you for watching. Lots of good stuff is in the works. Fresh is Best!

[TroysKitchen]

Thanx for the info.......I didn't know that you can grow these inside. I think I am going to try this.

[AussieGriller]

Excellent video, cheers

[bbq4smoke]

Just bought my logs today and they have already shipped. Looking forward to harvesting my mushrooms

[YourProduceGuy]

@bbq4smoke Be sure to read your directions! If they are anything like mine you will have mushrooms a week from your ice water soaking. You will love them! Let me know how it goes. Did you buy them from Lost Creek?

[bbq4smoke]

@YourProduceGuy yes I did, I even emailed them asking for instructions with the 2 log kit, I want to have both logs going but 1 month apart.

I will let you know how it goes.... in California and it gets hot here.... will have to make sure to keep them wet

[YourProduceGuy]

@bbq4smoke What part of CA? Your humidity will be as much of a factor I think as the heat. We are very dry here in N. Utah and when you couple that with the heat we were having it really dried them out. We had a ceiling fan going in the dining room and that really moved the air around for more dryness. Mine are resting now. I just soaked them Monday night. I did them both in a 5 gal. bucket. Every two weeks until the first of Dec and it will be fruiting time again. I'm excited for you!

[bbq4smoke]

@YourProduceGuy So Cal, it get pretty hot. so I guess after the 1st shock it needs to be soaked in water every two weeks maybe more? I am going to make a calendar to keep things in order.....

[YourProduceGuy]

@bbq4smoke I grew up near San Bernardino. Moved to N. San Diego county after getting married and the difference in humidity was evident to me. Just follow instructions.  They also give you a phone number to call if you have questions. Don't hesitate to use it. Or ask me as I'm an "old pro" now. LOL. Best wishes with that. As I say, I'm excited all over again thinking about what you are going to be experiencing. Can't wait for results.

[jenzeppelin]

shitakes are very tasty...great video.

[bbq4smoke]

definitely going to go get my logs now.....

Thanks for the update

wish they had a coupon code we could use, associated with your name as the referral

[bbq4smoke]

definitely going to go get my logs now.....

Thanks for the update

[burgerwisdim]

This is a real gem. Got to be one of the neatest ideas/vids . Yeah it's sad, most commercial Ag. food is near total garbage. Even in New Zealand.

[MrBellowmountain]

Your voice is great! It look like Patrick Dempsey. :D

[TracysTreasures24]

This was so interesting.

Sorry you missed your harvest time, but at least you can use them dried.

Also sorry I can't help you with any recipes, as I really am not fond of cooking ;)

It seems like a waste for that water to not be used regularly from that well. Or maybe it is ?

[YourProduceGuy]

@TracysTreasures24 Many people come regularly to fill their bottles and other containers and take the water home for drinking and other purposes (like soaking their mushroom logs I guess!). The unused water just drains into the creek that is right there next to the spring. That creek flows into local wetlands for waterfowl and then eventually end up the the Great Salt Lake.

[ilovety65]

this is great ,thanx !

[sweetsistercopey]

Wow. You're right..I did not know you could do this yourself.

[whitequeen96]

Yes indeed, you are a man, and a very cute one at that! You'll be getting all sorts of "mash notes" from middle-aged ladies. ;-) Excellent video; I've subscribed!

[pjavery80]

what kind of log do you use? if you said in the video I missed it

[YourProduceGuy]

@pjavery80 I believe the logs I have are oak logs. I read a note on the Lost Creek Mushroom Farms that they ship "sweet gum" logs for orders in CA because oak logs are not allowed to be imported into the state (potential for some sort of oak tree pest in the wood). Otherwise I think they ship oak logs to everybody.

[mschdk]

This is one of those videos that just make people want to get started! Thanks for a great guide!

You can definitely find some inspiration in Asian cuisine. In Chinese cooking, I always use one or two (dried and then soaked) black mushrooms (same thing, just that the Chinese don't say Shiitake) to add some depth (umami)...

[TheCarltondry]

Let's all spread the word to our friends about 'Yourproduceguy'. If you know someone who loves to cook or just loves fresh fruit and veg, Tell them about this channel.

[YourProduceGuy]

@TheCarltondry Thank you! I love that suggestion!

[junpower010]

Dude I want some mushroom logs!

Are these organic logs?

[YourProduceGuy]

@junpower010 Not sure about the organic part. I will check and see where Lost Creek gets their wood from.

[kokonutbaby1]

Does the shittake mushroom look like any poisonous variety? I am paranoid about growing my own as I am a mushroom rookie and I know if you get a bad one you can die eating it. I suppose the shittakes would be good in spaghetti sauce or just pan fried in butter with salt and pepper.

[junpower010]

@kokonutbaby1

Have a pet rat/mouse to test on! lol

[kokonutbaby1]

@junpower010 HAHAHAHA...be my luck the mouse would live but I would die..mice eat all kinds of junk and survive and they even gnaw through walls, so not sure about that, but sure was funny visualizing it. "Hey, Mickey, take a bite of this." LOL

[angelwings500]

great video and what a great project. 

[pandmonium2k7]

Very cool experiment!

[japanascope]

Here in Japan we can find these mushrooms in every neighborhood supermarket and pay about $1.20 for a bag of mushrooms.

[TheCarltondry]

Am I the only one that finds these videos informative and relaxing to watch????

[simpsonfanboy]

That's really cool you live near an artseian well, I'd be getting fresh water from it all the time if there was one around where I live.

[NoNORADon911]

I am going to get my log from ''Blammo''! lol

/watch?v=hP0kWqJJZa4

[NoNORADon911]

I looked into this and it seems to cost the same to grow them as to just buy them...?

[YourProduceGuy]

@NoNORADon911 Well, not sure where you have looked into buying these mushrooms, but my friends at Lost Creek Mushroom Farms have a log they sell for $18. That log will produce mushrooms for years for you. Remember that most commercially grown Shiitakes are grown on compressed sawdust and don't develop the depth of flavor that these log grown ones do. Log grown Shiitakes sell for around $12 a pound. Grow 2 pounds on that little log and you are ahead of the game. Also...Fresh is Best!

[NoNORADon911]

@YourProduceGuy Great points! I thought after the 1st harvest you need to buy more logs and it appeared

that what you harvest (in dollars) was about the same as it cost to start over. I may have misunderstood or

that system was not a very good one. Will look into this again. I had read about the sawdust with

chemicals etc that commercial growers use and that logs are best. Thanks!

[BigDH28]

@YourProduceGuy Where do you live if you dont mind me asking, That well is cool!

[1787dude]

man i wanna get into growing mushrooms again, but if i do I'm only growing edibles, you can't get locked up for growing edibles lolzzz. the growing process of mushrooms is a very fascinating and rewarding hobby and i recomend it to everyone.

[YourProduceGuy]

@1787dude Yes my friend, these mushrooms are magical...but not magic! Stick to these and you will enjoy your meals you prepare with them, and be able to remember them later! ;-)

[MrFish291]

Would you say that these mushrooms are better than others? Normally, I don't like mushrooms, but I might get these if they are.

[YourProduceGuy]

@MrFish291 Depends on what you mean by "better." This is a somewhat subjective topic. These mushrooms have a greater depth of flavor than your white button mushrooms. That means a little stronger flavor that many people like. They also don't produce the same aroma that the buttons do. YourProduceGuy Youngest Daughter hates the smell of cooking button mushrooms (has to leave the room...or the house!) but she can hardly tell when we are cooking Shiitakes.

[thefallfever]

nice

[willyrenard]

Great video, growing your own Shiitake Mushrooms must be so rewarding, that plus the cash it saves! And you are so blessed having an Artseian well near you, sheer bliss OMG I dream of these things. Thanks fro sharing, happy growing, happy cooking! %^)

[pookanc]

We get Shiitake Mushrooms from our CSA weekly box and used the last batch as a steak topper. We sauted the mushrooms with salt, fresh cracked black pepper, fresh garlic, onions and olive oil and a splash of Cognac and topped our steaks with that mix, it was wonderful.

[YourProduceGuy]

@pookanc Sounds delightful! Great suggestion.

[plaquetagris]

Ooooohhh! increible.

[Scorpion11381]

Nice video. So do you also grow a winter garden? If not, maybe you can make snow cones with fresh fruit syrups, or a sweet basil, or a spicy tomato granita for the winter season, though that might have been better for summer,lol.

[EuphoricImpact]

Great video, I learned alot. Thank you for your efforts.

[davidsquall351]

Thats cool having the artesian well nearby. Neat project.

[BlueSkies360]

add fried tofu and basil

[theracemixer]

Great video.

Have you tried growing Bear’s head tooth mushroom ?

[tamalee18]

HEY!!!!! You live right by my house! I shop at that "Lee's" market ALL THE TIME!

[Elenkhos]

Thats amazing... we had a well on our farm..nothing compares to fresh water from the ground.... thanx for sharing

[shadowblade145]

That, my friends,

is what she said.