Can I drill and grow this on a living oak tree?
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It would seem so. I do not have my brochure with me. But call Lucky Vitamins: 888-635-0474. Look for LIVING WHOLE FOODS: Fungi PerfectiI hope this helps.
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I don't think so ...........there are natural anti fungal defenses in a living tree that would fight the spoors. It is best to use a newly cut branch that has been aged a few weeks.
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No you need to have logs or and old stump. The tree will kill the spores if it is still alive.
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From my understanding, this is to be used on the newly cut live tree stumps. If you still have a stump that is live, I guess drilling holes will work as long as it is to live matter. I attach a spray nozzle to the top and spray it on. It does not require much.
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Hi Nicole - Typically the ones I got came with a small booklet that went over how the grow them. There are a few ways but the most common with the plugs is to use an Oak log to grow them on. The logs needs to be freshly cut so that there is no other bacteria that will compete against the Shiitake, they will grow faster and better this way. If fresh cut logs aren't available you can also use heat or steam to sterilize them. There is also a method using peroxide to kill off any unwanted bacteria but I have never tried that. You also need to keep the log wet and not let it dry out. To 'plant' them you drill holes into the log (there are different patterns that you can use depending on the log size and shape, where you keep it, how you keep it wet, etc..). Then you put the plugs into the holes, and once the plugs are put in you use paraffin wax to seal over the plug and hole to help lock in the moisture. Oak is the best log to use, but people have used maple, birch, and other various hardwood species to grow them successfully. Here is a link to a site with some more information: http://www.organicgardening.com/learn-and-grow/how-to-grow-shiitake-mushrooms
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When I use a 2" hole saw, it seems to lack power, I have used a 9/16th's forstner drill bit and it worked well. I have worked with red oak.
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Absolutely!....that is the beauty of the thing. As you lightly push into the dirt into the side of the dandelion root it spins it right out of there. And without digging up any lawsn you might like to keep in place. I love these two cheap little tools. I pl.anted baby Aspen trees with the bulb digger. Beats a shovel by a mile!
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I have not done this, but in principle yes. But you need to drill holes deep into tree to ensure systemic delivery. But I would suggest just cutting it down. A big dead tree is a dangerous tree.
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Yes you can, mine did great last summer, but died during the winter. I will plant more this Spring and hope it will take hold better and live through the Winter. Good Luck
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Yes, if you had a good cordless drill. I used mine to plant tons of bulbs in my yard.
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Yes you can , I would make sure the drilling is absolutely straight as possible. Clean and smooth all edges.
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yes you can use it under your tree, i have used it under my oaks, figs and persimmons, grass is dead, tree is fine.
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That would take too long in oak. The tool moves slow through hardwood. You want a jigsaw.
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Hey Bruce, I bought one of these a year and a half ago. I still have it potted in the house and it is growing strong!The tree was nicely packed and the roots were in a small plastic container with a little water in it.
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technically, yes. you would need long screws and be careful not to put too much torsion on them. green wood (if it's a live tree) isn't as strong as kiln-dried, so be careful.
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We used 1/2 in plywood and it cut nice. I do not think you would have any problems with oak.
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I planted mine in a pot. The plant is a graft so the trunk is sturdier than other maples this size. I recommend asking the seller directly about this. He has been prompt and helpful in my correspondence with him.
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Yes, you have to drill a hole, unless there is already one in the appropriate location, and is of the right size. You may have to add to the wood chips (easily done) for an extended smoke period of 5 hrs.
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I would say definitely! I haven't tried to grow it yet, but plan to this spring. It took 5 grown men to move it across the patio, so its very heavy & made with all real wood.