I built a tonogodhime stack last fall and I am not seeing much fruit this spring. The logs are 12-14 inches
thick, inoculated last year, and sitting in a shaded spot behind the shed. I mist them every few days. A few
caps popped early, but now it is quiet. The old crib stack in another corner is doing better. Did I mess up
the stack somehow, or is this just a slow year?
My tonogodhime stacks like a little more breeze than a crib. If it is tucked too tight behind the shed,
the air might be stale and the bark stays damp. I moved mine a few feet out and it made a difference.
Check how the logs are touching each other. If the parallel logs are tight with no gap, the cross logs do
not help much. I had to restack because I basically made a crib without meaning to.
Also watch the end placement. If the ends are buried in leaf litter, they can stay too wet. I keep the ends
slightly clear so the logs can breathe. It is not about soaking, just not letting them smother.
That makes sense. Mine are pretty close to the shed wall, and I have a lot of leaves piled up from winter.
I will clear them out and slide the stack forward a bit. Appreciate the tips.