{"product_id":"turkey-tail-log-kit","title":"turkey tail log kit","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-copy\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTurkey Tail Mushroom Log Grow Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips each wednesday...Grow Turkey Tail mushrooms naturally on hardwood logs — a simple, plastic-free method that works outdoors year-round. No disposable grow bags or complex gear, just wood, fungi and time. Once established, each log can fruit for several years, producing colourful, fan-shaped mushrooms that bring life and texture to your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow on Logs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLog growing mirrors nature. It’s durable, low-waste and long-lasting, ideal for gardeners who prefer slow results and minimal input. Once the mycelium spreads through the wood, the log becomes a living system that fruits with seasonal moisture and shade. A single inoculation can keep producing for years without any plastic waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Turkey Tail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurkey Tail (\u003cem\u003eTrametes versicolor\u003c\/em\u003e) is a hardy woodland mushroom recognised by its concentric bands of colour. While not used for flavour, it’s valued for its natural polysaccharides PSP and PSK, known for immune-supporting properties. Dried Turkey Tail is commonly used to make herbal teas and extracts, making this kit ideal for those interested in functional mushrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 pre-colonised Turkey Tail dowels (8mm × 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 matched to 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 applying wax\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 – beech, oak, birch or alder\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 – under trees or beside a fence\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. If not using straight away, store sealed in the fridge (not freezer) for up to \u003cstrong\u003e6 months\u003c\/strong\u003e. Bring to room temperature 24 hours before use and handle gently — the mycelium is alive.\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 before inoculating. Avoid logs showing decay or other fungal growth.\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. Insert one dowel per hole and tap gently until flush with the bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 3: Seal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelt the wax and brush over each hole and any exposed ends. This keeps moisture in and prevents contamination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 4: Incubate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the log in a shaded, sheltered spot, slightly raised off the ground. Colonisation usually takes 6–12 months. White mycelium at the log ends shows healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 5: Fruiting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen fully colonised, the log will fruit naturally after rain or in cool, damp weather. Brackets may form several times a year and last for weeks.\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 annually to refresh the log\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep off soil to avoid contamination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith basic care, your Turkey Tail log can produce repeatedly for many seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut when the colours are bright and the edges firm. Dry fully for teas or extracts. They also make a striking natural display if left on the log.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eTurkey Tail Mushroom Log Grow Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is an ideal \u003cstrong\u003eplastic-free gift for gardeners and fungi enthusiasts in the UK\u003c\/strong\u003e — a lasting, sustainable way to grow and enjoy functional mushrooms at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Grow Sow Greener","offers":[{"title":"Full Kit","offer_id":55871099470199,"sku":"5060933985626","price":19.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Just the Dowels (x30 Plug Spawn)","offer_id":55871099502967,"sku":"5060933985633","price":4.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0536\/4177\/3239\/files\/logturkeytaillog.jpg?v=1760682050","url":"https:\/\/www.growsowgreener.co.uk\/products\/turkey-tail-log-kit","provider":"Grow Sow Greener","version":"1.0","type":"link"}