From fresh wood to a living outdoor project
Mushroom log growing supplies are for a grower who wants to inoculate wood rather than open a ready-made box. UNGU offers colonised dowel plugs, sawdust spawn, drill bits, inoculation tools and soy wax for carefully planned outdoor work. The process begins with the right species and fresh wood, continues through clean drilling and sealing, and then depends on shade, moisture and patience.
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Dowel plugs are simple to handle and suit a first log project. Sawdust spawn is more efficient across many holes but requires the correct applicator and a disciplined workflow. Both contain living mycelium and must be matched to suitable wood.
Use fresh, healthy, untreated wood of a species suitable for the chosen mushroom. Prepare a drill bit of the specified diameter, a clean hammer or inoculation tool and enough wax to seal every point.
Work in a clean sequence: drill, insert spawn and seal the opening. Keep inoculated logs in a shaded location protected from direct sun and drying wind. Do not leave wood permanently submerged, but do not allow it to dry completely.
Shiitake is a practical choice for fresh deciduous logs. Colonisation takes time, and the first harvest is not immediate, but a well-managed log can become a returning garden project.
UNGU chaga plugs are intended for a suitable living birch, not a cut log. The tree must be healthy, responsibly selected and on land where you have permission to work. This is an exceptionally long project and should never be sold as a quick harvest.
Choose the tool that matches the spawn and quantity you will actually use. A smaller complete project is more valuable than a large order without suitable wood, clean tools or a place to keep the logs.
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Clear answers about choosing, using and caring for products in this category.
You need suitable fresh wood, colonised dowels, the correct drill bit, a hammer, wax and a shaded outdoor storage place.
Dowel plugs are easier for a first project. Sawdust spawn is efficient for larger work but needs a dedicated inoculation tool.
Wax helps reduce drying and protects the inoculation point from insects and competing organisms.
Avoid rotten or long-dead wood because other fungi may already be established and compete with the introduced mycelium.
In shade, away from direct sun and strong wind, with enough natural moisture to prevent complete drying.
Log cultivation is slow. Colonisation can take many months, depending on species, wood and conditions.
UNGU chaga plugs are intended for a suitable living birch. Use species-specific instructions for all other log projects.
Keep it sealed and refrigerated according to its label, then use it within the stated storage period.
