FOR-82: Shiitake Production: Monitoring Moisture Content of Logs

Deborah Hill | Feb. 3, 2011 (Minor Revision)

Shiitake spawn cannot survive in logs that have a moisture content of less than 23%. Ideal moisture conditions for shiitake growth are log moisture content of 35% or more. If logs are left in the open air and are not monitored for moisture content, and climatic conditions are dry, the moisture content of the logs can fall to 20% to 25%.

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FOR-77: Shiitake Production on Logs: Step by Step in Pictures

Deborah Hill | Jun. 17, 2010 (Minor Revision)

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FOR-89: Shiitake Production: Resources for Shiitake Growers

Deborah Hill, Marcella Szymanski | Jul. 10, 2007 (Minor Revision)

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FOR-88: Shiitake Production: Potential Profits from a Small-Scale Shiitake Enterprise

Deborah Hill, Marcella Szymanski, Tim Woods | Mar. 21, 2004 (Reprinted)