Growing your own mushroom logs at home is a brilliant way to enjoy fresh, nutritious food in a way that’s easy, accessible and deeply satisfying.
Once inoculated, mushroom logs are wonderfully low-maintenance, quietly doing their work outdoors with little more than shade and occasional watering.
They’re self-sustaining too - producing multiple harvests each year for several years - making them an incredibly rewarding, long-term food source.
To read more about how to grow and what you need to get started please see our post ‘Log growing & tree recommendations’
What mushrooms can you grow on logs…
Grey Oyster Mushroom
Beautiful and delicious.
Their bold grey colour softens when cooked, but their rich, savoury flavour remains. Fast-growing and highly productive, perfect for beginners and confident growers alike.
☆ ☆ ☆ – Easy to grow with a good yield. Thrives in warmer environments. Anticipated generous crop size. See our log guide for details HERE.
Grey Oyster Mushroom - UK Native
Beautiful and delicious native variety.
Just as striking and flavourful as the standard grey oyster, with excellent performance in warmer growing conditions.
☆ ☆ – Easy to grow with a good yield. Enjoys warmer environments. Anticipated moderate-to-good crop size. See our log guide for details HERE.
Shiitake
Strong, deep umami flavours with stunning brown caps and pale gills.
A kitchen classic prized for its rich taste and firm texture. Shiitake mushrooms elevate everything from broths to stir-fries and roasts.
☆ ☆ ☆ – Easy to grow with a good, steady yield. Can be forced to fruit throughout the year. See our log guide for details HERE.
Lion’s Mane
Soft but dense texture with a mild, sweet flavour.
Prized for both its culinary versatility and wellbeing benefits, Lion’s Mane produces striking white, shaggy fruits that resemble a cascading mane. Perfect for slicing into “steaks,” stir-fries, or plant-based “crab” dishes.
☆ ☆ ☆ – Easy to grow with a steady, reliable yield. Can be forced to fruit throughout the year. See our log guide for details HERE.
Lion’s Mane - UK Native
Soft, cascading “mane” with mild, sweet seafood-like flavour.
This native variety offers the same culinary and wellness benefits as traditional Lion’s Mane, with a slightly slower growth habit and a connection to local ecosystems. Perfect for slicing into “steaks” or incorporating into soups and stir-fries.
☆ ☆ – Easy to grow with moderate yields. Fruiting can be encouraged in different seasons with proper care. See our log guide for details HERE.
Turkey Tail - UK Native
Earthy, woody flavour with beautiful natural patterning.
Best known for its medicinal properties, Turkey Tail produces vibrant, fan-shaped brackets in bands of browns, greys, and creams. Ideal for teas, tinctures, and extracts.
☆ ☆ – Easy to grow with moderate yields. A slower grower, but highly rewarding. See our log guide for details HERE.
Chicken of the Woods - UK Native
Bold, meaty texture with a mild lemony note.
A true showstopper, producing bright orange and yellow clusters that pull apart just like chicken. Excellent grilled, roasted, or used in hearty dishes.
☆ ☆ – More challenging to establish, but produces dramatic and generous harvests when successful. See our log guide for details HERE.
Nameko
Delicate, nutty flavour with a slightly gelatinous texture.
Nameko is prized in Japanese cuisine for soups, stir-fries, and miso dishes. Its small, amber-brown caps glisten when cooked, adding both flavour and a beautiful glossy appearance to meals.
☆ ☆ ☆ – Easy to grow with a reliable, steady yield. Fruiting throughout the year is possible under the right conditions - prefers the cold. See our log guide for details HERE.
Coral Tooth - UK Native
Delicate, sweet, and slightly nutty flavour with an interesting coral-like texture.
A beautiful native variety, perfect for adding visual interest to dishes or enjoying simply sautéed.
☆ ☆ – Easy to grow with a good yield. Thrives in cooler environments. Anticipated moderate-to-good crop size. See our log guide for details HERE.
Velvet Shank - UK Native
Earthy, mild flavour with a tender, velvety texture.
This native mushroom produces striking clusters, adding both flavour and visual appeal to your culinary creations.
☆ ☆ – Easy to grow with a good yield. Enjoys warmer environments. Anticipated moderate-to-good crop size. See our log guide for details HERE.
Tarragon Oyster - UK Native
Rich, savory flavour with asubtle tarragon notes in both aroma and taste - honestly!
A striking native variety with bold, attractive caps. Perfect for stir-fries, soups, and as a standout garnish.
☆ ☆ – Easy to grow with a good yield. Thrives in warmer environments. Anticipated moderate-to-good crop size. See our log guide for details HERE.
What’s inside a log kit?
Inside your kit: 30 inoculated timber dowels inside a sterilized plastic grow bag with filter patch. Along with either soy or beeswax and sponge applicator for sealing your log once drilled. Also a full set of growing instructions.
For advice on the right type of wood please see our table and information page HERE.
You can add an 8.5 mm DRILL BIT - available HERE if needed.
Using the dowel method, we deliberately introduce our mushroom mycelium into the body of freshly felled timber, making sure it stands the best chance of success.
You should expect to see your first mushrooms from 9 months to 1.5 years after your logs have been inoculated. Once fruiting, you could be harvesting fresh mushrooms for approximately 5 years. Please read more HERE.
Don’t forget, mushroom logs like to be kept moist and will need watering along with the rest of your plants throughout the year and especially throughout any dry spells. Keep your log protected from harsh winds and out of direct sunlight.
Once you’ve received your log kit…
Once delivered, your dowels will need to be used within 8 weeks of receipt. If you’re not ready to use them straight away, keep them in the fridge. It’s best to source hardwood logs that have been felled within 4-6 weeks. Make sure the edges and bark of your logs have not been compromised and are in the best condition to give your mycelium the greatest chance to get growing. Our 30 dowel kits are sufficient for a 10-18cm diameter log, approximately 50cm long. If your logs are bigger, you can order more dowels. You will need an 8 mm wood drill piece. These can be purchased separately in our shop.
Important Information
Use by date: The inoculated dowels within your kit must be used within 8 weeks from receipt.
Storage: Please keep your dowels inside their bag and refrigerated till ready to use.
PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED.
Recycling your kit: All paper and card can be recycled with your standard card recycling. The plastic bag can be cleaned and recycled with your soft plastic recycling. The sponge applicator handle can be composted or disposed of with your normal food waste. Once your logs have finished fruiting, they can be left to decompose in your garden or disposed of with your normal garden waste.
Dispatch timing - All orders will de dispatched 2-4 days after we have received your order, via Yodel with a 48-hour tracked service.
All prices include delivery - excluding Highlands, Islands and Northern Island where a £3 delivery charge applies.
We ship orders using YODEL 48-hour tracked service. On the date of collection, you will receive an email from us confirming dispatch, followed by an email from YODEL with your tracking number.
If you have specific delivery preferences, such as requiring the courier to ring the doorbell or leaving your parcel in a safe place,we strongly advise that you update your delivery preferences directly with YODEL via their tracking portal to ensure they follow your instructions.
Important Notes:
While we can pass delivery preferences to the courier, we cannot guarantee their compliance.
Once an item is marked as delivered, we cannot be held liable for loss or theft if the parcel is left unattended.
Alternative Shipping:
Occasionally, we may use Royal Mail 48-hour tracked service.
Delivery Times:
Please allow 3–5 working days for delivery once you have received your dispatch email.
If your items have not arrived within 7–10 days, please contact us immediately.
Important: We are unable to track or ensure safe delivery of items after 21 days from the dispatch date. If the courier marks an item as delivered, we cannot be held responsible for loss or theft.
PLEASE ENSURE TO READ OUR DELIVERY POLICY HEREAdditional information
NB: It is not recommended to mix different strains of mushroom dowels within one log. If want to grow a variety of mushrooms, we advise allocating only one type per log.
Approx. weight: 200g Dimensions: 24.5x16.5x4cm
NB: Caley Brothers cannot take any responsibility for the aftercare of your hardwood logs once inoculated and cannot guarantee fruiting mushrooms within the noted time period due to multiple environmental factors that can influence the spawn’s success and survival.
Growing your own mushroom logs at home is a brilliant way to enjoy fresh, nutritious food in a way that’s easy, accessible and deeply satisfying.
Once inoculated, mushroom logs are wonderfully low-maintenance, quietly doing their work outdoors with little more than shade and occasional watering.
They’re self-sustaining too - producing multiple harvests each year for several years - making them an incredibly rewarding, long-term food source.
To read more about how to grow and what you need to get started please see our post ‘Log growing & tree recommendations’
What mushrooms can you grow on logs…
Grey Oyster Mushroom
Beautiful and delicious.
Their bold grey colour softens when cooked, but their rich, savoury flavour remains. Fast-growing and highly productive, perfect for beginners and confident growers alike.
☆ ☆ ☆ – Easy to grow with a good yield. Thrives in warmer environments. Anticipated generous crop size. See our log guide for details HERE.
Grey Oyster Mushroom - UK Native
Beautiful and delicious native variety.
Just as striking and flavourful as the standard grey oyster, with excellent performance in warmer growing conditions.
☆ ☆ – Easy to grow with a good yield. Enjoys warmer environments. Anticipated moderate-to-good crop size. See our log guide for details HERE.
Shiitake
Strong, deep umami flavours with stunning brown caps and pale gills.
A kitchen classic prized for its rich taste and firm texture. Shiitake mushrooms elevate everything from broths to stir-fries and roasts.
☆ ☆ ☆ – Easy to grow with a good, steady yield. Can be forced to fruit throughout the year. See our log guide for details HERE.
Lion’s Mane
Soft but dense texture with a mild, sweet flavour.
Prized for both its culinary versatility and wellbeing benefits, Lion’s Mane produces striking white, shaggy fruits that resemble a cascading mane. Perfect for slicing into “steaks,” stir-fries, or plant-based “crab” dishes.
☆ ☆ ☆ – Easy to grow with a steady, reliable yield. Can be forced to fruit throughout the year. See our log guide for details HERE.
Lion’s Mane - UK Native
Soft, cascading “mane” with mild, sweet seafood-like flavour.
This native variety offers the same culinary and wellness benefits as traditional Lion’s Mane, with a slightly slower growth habit and a connection to local ecosystems. Perfect for slicing into “steaks” or incorporating into soups and stir-fries.
☆ ☆ – Easy to grow with moderate yields. Fruiting can be encouraged in different seasons with proper care. See our log guide for details HERE.
Turkey Tail - UK Native
Earthy, woody flavour with beautiful natural patterning.
Best known for its medicinal properties, Turkey Tail produces vibrant, fan-shaped brackets in bands of browns, greys, and creams. Ideal for teas, tinctures, and extracts.
☆ ☆ – Easy to grow with moderate yields. A slower grower, but highly rewarding. See our log guide for details HERE.
Chicken of the Woods - UK Native
Bold, meaty texture with a mild lemony note.
A true showstopper, producing bright orange and yellow clusters that pull apart just like chicken. Excellent grilled, roasted, or used in hearty dishes.
☆ ☆ – More challenging to establish, but produces dramatic and generous harvests when successful. See our log guide for details HERE.
Nameko
Delicate, nutty flavour with a slightly gelatinous texture.
Nameko is prized in Japanese cuisine for soups, stir-fries, and miso dishes. Its small, amber-brown caps glisten when cooked, adding both flavour and a beautiful glossy appearance to meals.
☆ ☆ ☆ – Easy to grow with a reliable, steady yield. Fruiting throughout the year is possible under the right conditions - prefers the cold. See our log guide for details HERE.
Coral Tooth - UK Native
Delicate, sweet, and slightly nutty flavour with an interesting coral-like texture.
A beautiful native variety, perfect for adding visual interest to dishes or enjoying simply sautéed.
☆ ☆ – Easy to grow with a good yield. Thrives in cooler environments. Anticipated moderate-to-good crop size. See our log guide for details HERE.
Velvet Shank - UK Native
Earthy, mild flavour with a tender, velvety texture.
This native mushroom produces striking clusters, adding both flavour and visual appeal to your culinary creations.
☆ ☆ – Easy to grow with a good yield. Enjoys warmer environments. Anticipated moderate-to-good crop size. See our log guide for details HERE.
Tarragon Oyster - UK Native
Rich, savory flavour with asubtle tarragon notes in both aroma and taste - honestly!
A striking native variety with bold, attractive caps. Perfect for stir-fries, soups, and as a standout garnish.
☆ ☆ – Easy to grow with a good yield. Thrives in warmer environments. Anticipated moderate-to-good crop size. See our log guide for details HERE.
What’s inside a log kit?
Inside your kit: 30 inoculated timber dowels inside a sterilized plastic grow bag with filter patch. Along with either soy or beeswax and sponge applicator for sealing your log once drilled. Also a full set of growing instructions.
For advice on the right type of wood please see our table and information page HERE.
You can add an 8.5 mm DRILL BIT - available HERE if needed.
Using the dowel method, we deliberately introduce our mushroom mycelium into the body of freshly felled timber, making sure it stands the best chance of success.
You should expect to see your first mushrooms from 9 months to 1.5 years after your logs have been inoculated. Once fruiting, you could be harvesting fresh mushrooms for approximately 5 years. Please read more HERE.
Don’t forget, mushroom logs like to be kept moist and will need watering along with the rest of your plants throughout the year and especially throughout any dry spells. Keep your log protected from harsh winds and out of direct sunlight.
Once you’ve received your log kit…
Once delivered, your dowels will need to be used within 8 weeks of receipt. If you’re not ready to use them straight away, keep them in the fridge. It’s best to source hardwood logs that have been felled within 4-6 weeks. Make sure the edges and bark of your logs have not been compromised and are in the best condition to give your mycelium the greatest chance to get growing. Our 30 dowel kits are sufficient for a 10-18cm diameter log, approximately 50cm long. If your logs are bigger, you can order more dowels. You will need an 8 mm wood drill piece. These can be purchased separately in our shop.
Important Information
Use by date: The inoculated dowels within your kit must be used within 8 weeks from receipt.
Storage: Please keep your dowels inside their bag and refrigerated till ready to use.
PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED.
Recycling your kit: All paper and card can be recycled with your standard card recycling. The plastic bag can be cleaned and recycled with your soft plastic recycling. The sponge applicator handle can be composted or disposed of with your normal food waste. Once your logs have finished fruiting, they can be left to decompose in your garden or disposed of with your normal garden waste.
Dispatch timing - All orders will de dispatched 2-4 days after we have received your order, via Yodel with a 48-hour tracked service.
All prices include delivery - excluding Highlands, Islands and Northern Island where a £3 delivery charge applies.
We ship orders using YODEL 48-hour tracked service. On the date of collection, you will receive an email from us confirming dispatch, followed by an email from YODEL with your tracking number.
If you have specific delivery preferences, such as requiring the courier to ring the doorbell or leaving your parcel in a safe place,we strongly advise that you update your delivery preferences directly with YODEL via their tracking portal to ensure they follow your instructions.
Important Notes:
While we can pass delivery preferences to the courier, we cannot guarantee their compliance.
Once an item is marked as delivered, we cannot be held liable for loss or theft if the parcel is left unattended.
Alternative Shipping:
Occasionally, we may use Royal Mail 48-hour tracked service.
Delivery Times:
Please allow 3–5 working days for delivery once you have received your dispatch email.
If your items have not arrived within 7–10 days, please contact us immediately.
Important: We are unable to track or ensure safe delivery of items after 21 days from the dispatch date. If the courier marks an item as delivered, we cannot be held responsible for loss or theft.
PLEASE ENSURE TO READ OUR DELIVERY POLICY HEREAdditional information
NB: It is not recommended to mix different strains of mushroom dowels within one log. If want to grow a variety of mushrooms, we advise allocating only one type per log.
Approx. weight: 200g Dimensions: 24.5x16.5x4cm
NB: Caley Brothers cannot take any responsibility for the aftercare of your hardwood logs once inoculated and cannot guarantee fruiting mushrooms within the noted time period due to multiple environmental factors that can influence the spawn’s success and survival.
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