David Denkenberger

Thanks again, Judith! I am not actually growing them, but doing research project you can see here: http://www.appropedia.org/Feeding_Everyone_No_Matter_What . Another question-do you have any idea what fraction of the dry mass of the wood is left after the mushrooms stop producing?

Thanks! What percent of the volume of the spent log would you say is mushroom roots? Do you know if these are edible for humans or animals?

I was wondering if any of you knew how long it takes for the outdoor log technique with Shiitake mushrooms to 1) permeate the log with mycelia ("roots") and 2) soften the wood significantly? For instance, can a person break a 4 inch log that has had the mushrooms growing on it for a year or two?
Thanks!