---
product_id: 14130734
title: "Shiitake Mushroom Log Kit"
brand: "vista mushrooms"
price: "R729"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 3
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/14130734-shiitake-mushroom-log-kit
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# Harvest in 6-12 months Sustainable cultivation Grow your own gourmet mushrooms Shiitake Mushroom Log Kit

**Brand:** vista mushrooms
**Price:** R729
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🍽️ Elevate Your Plate with Homegrown Shiitakes!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Shiitake Mushroom Log Kit by vista mushrooms
- **How much does it cost?** R729 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/14130734-shiitake-mushroom-log-kit)

## Best For

- vista mushrooms enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted vista mushrooms brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Easy to Use:** No green thumb required—perfect for beginners!
- • **Eco-Friendly Fun:** Engage in sustainable gardening right at home.
- • **Impressive Harvest:** Enjoy a bountiful yield that elevates your meals.
- • **Family Bonding Activity:** Create lasting memories while growing together.
- • **Cultivate Culinary Delights:** Transform your kitchen with fresh shiitake mushrooms.

## Overview

The Shiitake Mushroom Log Kit allows you to cultivate your own gourmet shiitake mushrooms at home. This eco-friendly kit is designed for easy use, making it perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners. With a harvest time of 6-12 months, you can enjoy fresh, delicious mushrooms while engaging in a sustainable and rewarding hobby.

## Description

Shiitake a symbol of longevity in Asia because of their health-promoting properties, shiitake mushrooms have been used medicinally by the Chinese for more than 6,000 years. More recently, their rich, smoky flavor has drawn them to American taste buds and now you can grow these exotic hearty mushrooms on logs with your shiitake mushroom growing plugs. Like other mushrooms, these specialty mushrooms are as mysteriously unique as they are delicious. While often thought of as a vegetable and prepared like one, mushrooms are actually a fungus, a special type of living organism that has no roots, leaves, or seeds. Shiitake mushrooms have brown, slightly convex caps that range in diameter from about two to eight inches in diameter. The scientific name for shiitake mushroom is Lentinus edodes. Shiitake ( as well as reishi and maitake) mushrooms have grown wild since prehistoric times. Their therapeutic value has been prized in Asian countries, where they originated, for thousands of years. They play a critical role in Asian medicinal traditions and were noted in some of the first books on herbal medicine written thousands of years ago. In the past few decades, these mushrooms have become more popular in the United States as a result of an expanding body of scientific research supporting their numerous health benefits. In addition to China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan, these mushrooms are currently cultivated in a host of other countries including the United States. We provide wax for sealing the holes, Mushroom Information Booklet, Recipes, and Instructions on how to inoculate your log. Items you will need to provide: Power Drill, and a 5/16" Drill Bit, and a fresh hardwood log. NOTE: Our kit will do 1 log 40" long and 3-8" in diameter.

## Features

- Shiitake Mushroom
- Shiitake Mushroom log kit

## Images

![Shiitake Mushroom Log Kit - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51cBkVI+swL.jpg)
![Shiitake Mushroom Log Kit - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51J+nES2KLL.jpg)
![Shiitake Mushroom Log Kit - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51wknnm49AL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐ 1.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Mushroom Log Kit
  

*by P***N on Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2014*

I didn't like that this kit didn't come with the log needed to grow the mushrooms and also I would have to wait 6 months to see if it actually works

### ⭐⭐ 2.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    long time no musrooms
  

*by G***I on Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2014*

Because it  takes a year for mushrooms before you see any musrooms .thats a little too long for me to wait

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    I'm excited
  

*by R***S on Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2013*

This kit is very well instructed.  It seems to be exactly what I wanted. It takes six to nine months to produce and I'm anxious for time to pass.

---

## Why Shop on Desertcart?

- 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016
- 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories
- 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price
- 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members)
- 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection
- ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews

**Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/14130734-shiitake-mushroom-log-kit](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/14130734-shiitake-mushroom-log-kit)

---

*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-09*