Organic Snow Oyster Mushroom Sawdust Spawn

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Organic Snow Oyster Mushroom Sawdust Spawn

Name: Organic Snow Oyster Mushroom Sawdust Spawn
Brand: North Spore
SKU: SAWDUST-PO3
Price: 29.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (20 reviews)

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Skill level	Beginner
Grow location	Outdoors
Spawn shelf life	6 months (refrigerated)
Bag weight	5.5 lbs
Incubation	Beds: 2-4 months; Logs: 6-12 months
Fruiting temps	45-65°F
Best log type	See wood chart below

Snow oyster (Pleurotus ostreatus) -- also called "winter oyster" -- is a popular firm oyster variety. They have sweeter flavor and aroma than other oysters and hold their shape and texture when cooked. (The taste of snow oyster mushrooms is very mild, and some even describe it as slightly woody and earthy.)

Snow oyster mushrooms are a great mushroom for beginners. They colonize quickly and are reliable producers. They are also a cold weather-loving strain that tends to fruit in the cooler months.

Recommended use:

Snow oyster sawdust spawn can be used for log projects and/or outdoor bed, container, and bucket projects.
Snow oyster sawdust spawn must combined with a substrate (like straw) or used in log inoculation in order to fruit.
If growing on logs, one bag of sawdust spawn will reliably inoculate up to 20 logs. (You can calculate how much you'll need here.)

Snow Oyster log chart:

BEST WOOD SPECIES*	Aspen, Cottonwood, Tuliptree, Willow
OTHER SUITABLE SPECIES	Ailanthus, Alder, Basswood, Beech, Birch, Box Elder, Buckeye, Chinese Tallow, Elm Hackberry, Hophornbeam, Hard Maple, Soft Maple, Mulberry, Palm, Pear, Sassafrass, Sweetgum, Sycamore
AVOID	Ash, Hemlock, Oak

Upon receiving your spawn:

Remove it from the shipping box as soon as possible. Then, unfold the top of the bag, making room for air space. It's also important to check and confirm that the filter patch is not obstructed. This will help the organism breathe and continue to thrive!

Scroll down for cultivation, inoculation, and storage guides.

: To grow on logs using sawdust spawn, you will need a Log Inoculation Tool, Log Sealing Wax, and Wax Daubers.

For larger log projects you may also want to purchase an Angle Grinder Adapter and specialized 12mm drill bit.
: Click here to download our pamphlet on growing mushrooms on logs and totems.

Click here to download our pamphlet on outdoor bed cultivation using sawdust spawn.

Click here to learn how to grow in buckets and containers.
: Logs:

Snow oyster works well with the log, stump, and totem methods. Colonization is fast and should start producing in 4-12 months. They fruit best in the spring and fall and prefer softer hardwoods such as poplar and aspen, though they will also work on maple.

Outdoor beds:

Click here to download our pamphlet on outdoor bed cultivation using sawdust spawn. Be sure to use clean, untreated products when making outdoor beds.

Containers:

Click here to learn how to grow in buckets and containers.
: If you don’t plan to use your snow oyster sawdust spawn right away, store in the refrigerator. Use within 6 months of receipt.
: Snow Oysters can easily replace button mushrooms in most recipes and pair well with many cuisines and flavors. Like all oyster mushrooms, they retain water and may develop a viscous texture when undercooked. If you prefer a firm or dryer texture, continue to cook them until their liquid has reduced and cooked off and they begin to brown.
: All our spawn is made using organic cultures from our own culture bank. Our sawdust spawn is handmade from a blend of locally sourced, all-natural, organic, and non-GMO woods and supplements from farms and forests in New England and North America.
: If you’re going to consume home-grown mushrooms, make sure to cook your fresh mushrooms thoroughly with heat. If it is your first time eating this species, it is best to start with a small amount to check for allergies, even if cooked.
: Sawdust & Plug Spawn FAQ

Mushroom Spawn FAQ

Log Cultivation FAQ

*Wood recommendations are based on our own testing. You may have different results experimenting with other wood species.

Delicious!

Got the snow oyster spawn kind of on impulse because I like mushrooms. Ended up being real easy! I used coarse hardwood saw dust from my woodshop and after a few weeks I had plenty. North spore was also very helpful when I had questions. I can't wait to try more varieties.

North Spore Organic Snow Oyster Mushroom Sawdust Spawn Review

01/10/2025

North Spore

Thank you so much for sharing your positive grow experience with us, Isaac! We love to hear about how our customers are using our products. Feel free to reach out if you ever need anything!

PN

12/21/2024

Peter N.

United States

Sawdust spawn

It looked like colonized sawdust

12/21/2024

North Spore

Thanks for sharing, Peter! If you need help with anything, please reach out.

JL

05/23/2024

Justin L.

United States

Thanks NS

Had a great experiernce so far. The mycelium has colonized much of my straw bed in a matter of days. Very active!

05/25/2024

North Spore

Congrats on your successful inoculation, Justin! Cheers to your future harvest.

A

02/29/2024

Andi

United States

Came as expected

I thoroughly enjoyed my ordering experience and the mushrooms grew as expected! I'm trying out blue oysters and shiitake this year

03/02/2024

North Spore

We're so glad you're enjoying the experience, Andi! Thanks for the great review.

AR

11/15/2023

Adam R.

United States

No other option

I love North Spore and love supporting local Maine businesses. The product inventory, delivery, and follow up are all top notch.

11/17/2023

North Spore

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience Adam!! We couldn’t do it without customers like you.

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