Can you grow this strain in bags?

Yep, you absolutely can grow this strain in a bag, but we typically use a different strain in our fruiting blocks. I hope that helps!

What species of tree logs do they grow do best on?

Definitely oak, but they can grow well on many other things. Check out the chart here: https://northspore.com/pages/grow-mushrooms-on-logs-videos

What growing zone? will these grow in North Texas?

Yes, these will definitely grow in North Texas. This is a wide ranging strain that will grow almost anywhere in the US that gets enough rain.

What type of shiitake are these?

It is a prolific strain known for its wide temperature range and was selected from numerous strains by our mycologists for outdoor use. We refer to it as LE3. I hope that helps!

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