{"product_id":"nameko-log-kit","title":"Nameko log kit","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-copy\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNameko Mushroom Log Grow Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips every Wednesday...Grow your own Nameko mushrooms the simple, sustainable way — on logs, just as they grow in nature. This low-tech method avoids single-use plastics and produces harvests for years. Once established, each log can fruit for up to 5 years, bringing amber, glossy mushrooms with gentle umami and a silky texture to your kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow on Logs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLog growing is natural, durable and waste-free. It needs no plastic grow bags, no special equipment, and very little input once set up. It’s an ideal long-term project for gardeners who prefer slow, steady returns and want to work with nature rather than against it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Nameko\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNameko (\u003cem\u003ePholiota microspora\u003c\/em\u003e) is prized in Japan for its mild, earthy-sweet flavour and smooth mouthfeel. It holds its shape well in soups, noodle dishes and hotpots, adding clean umami without overpowering other ingredients. Nameko is also a good source of beta-glucans and antioxidants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 pre-colonised Nameko dowels (8mm x 35mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e – ready to inoculate your log\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrill bit with depth stop\u003c\/strong\u003e – perfectly sized for the dowels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural log-sealing wax\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoam brush\u003c\/strong\u003e for sealing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinted instruction card\u003c\/strong\u003e – clear, step-by-step guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You’ll Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003efreshly cut hardwood log\u003c\/strong\u003e – birch, beech, alder or similar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower drill\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMallet or hammer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat source\u003c\/strong\u003e (for melting wax)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShady outdoor space\u003c\/strong\u003e – a sheltered corner of the garden works well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore You Start\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep dowels at room temperature for 2–3 days after delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf not using immediately, store sealed in the fridge (not freezer) for up to \u003cstrong\u003e6 months\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove 24 hours before use to bring them to room temperature. Handle gently — they’re alive and growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 1: Prepare Your Log\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a hardwood log 8–20 cm in diameter and 50–100 cm long. Cut within six weeks and rest for two weeks before inoculating. Avoid logs with existing fungal growth or rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 2: Drill and Plug\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrill holes 5–7 cm apart in a staggered pattern. Tap one dowel into each hole until flush with the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 3: Seal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelt the wax using gentle heat and brush over each hole and any exposed cuts. This locks in moisture and keeps contaminants out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 4: Incubate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the log in a shady, sheltered area, slightly off the ground. Colonisation typically takes 6–12 months depending on wood and conditions. You’ll see white mycelium at the ends when it’s ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 5: Fruiting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce colonised, logs fruit naturally after rain or temperature changes. To trigger a flush, soak in cold water for 24 hours and return to the shade. Mushrooms usually appear within a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOngoing Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater during dry spells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak once a year to rehydrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep off soil to prevent contamination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith care, your log can fruit repeatedly for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick when caps are open but still firm. Twist or cut cleanly. Store in paper bags in the fridge or cook fresh; Nameko holds its texture well in soups and stir-fries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing Nameko on logs is simple, sustainable, and rewarding — a slow process that gives back for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Grow Sow Greener","offers":[{"title":"Full Kit","offer_id":55876405428599,"sku":"5060933985770","price":19.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Just the Dowels x 30 (Plug Spawn)","offer_id":55876405461367,"sku":"5060933985787","price":4.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0536\/4177\/3239\/files\/lognamekolog.jpg?v=1760702467","url":"https:\/\/www.growsowgreener.co.uk\/products\/nameko-log-kit","provider":"Grow Sow Greener","version":"1.0","type":"link"}