Shiitake breeds & varieties
9 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
SDonko
Origin: JP
DenseIntenseMeatyPremium
SFlower Shiitake
Origin: CN
DenseIntensePatterned CapPremium
SHua Gu
Origin: CN
BraiseChinese PremiumDeep UmamiFlower Pattern
ALog Grown Shiitake
Origin: CN
ComplexDeep FlavourFirmForest
AKoshin
Origin: JP
EverydayOpen CapReliableSavoury
ABlock Grown Shiitake
AvailableMeatyMilderSawdust Block
ALentinula edodes
Origin: CN, JP
Fresh & DriedGarlickyMeatySavoury
AJumbo Shiitake
ChewyGrillLarge CapMeaty
BForest Nameko-Style Shiitake
Niche LabelSmallSmall ForestSpecialty