{"title":"Intermediate","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"lions-mane-outdoor-mushroom-log-kit","title":"Organic Lion's Mane Mushroom Log Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLion's Mane mushrooms, though slightly harder to get flushes, are still a great mushroom for confident beginners or those with some experience growing mushrooms. They colonize quickly and are relatively reliable producers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLion's Mane produces a pure white cluster of icicle-like teeth. When cooked, it has a consistency similar to crab meat. We like to slice it into rounds and pan-fry it in olive oil or butter. You can also try ripping it up and making 'Lion's Mane Cakes' by following a crab cake recipe!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gOYbh2GSbts\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45935311181,"sku":"LOG-HE1-100","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2418\/8179\/files\/log-kit-organic-lion-s-mane-mushroom-outdoor-log-growing-kit-31833334710374.jpg?v=1762457272"},{"product_id":"chestnut-outdoor-mushroom-log-kit","title":"Organic Chestnut Mushroom Log Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDifficulty: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChestnut mushrooms aren't too difficult to cultivate, but can pose some minor challenges with identification. Not ideal for first time cultivators or those unfamiliar with how to properly identify different mushrooms species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA popular cultivated mushroom in Japan, the Chestnut mushroom is \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003egrown best on deciduous oak or maple logs\u003c\/span\u003e. Once cultivated, the Chestnut mushroom has a full flavor that is evoked with thorough cooking. We recommend you use its rich, nutty flavor as a compliment to autumn soups.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"315\" width=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gOYbh2GSbts\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48702717581,"sku":"LOG-PA1-100","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2418\/8179\/files\/log-kit-organic-chestnut-mushroom-outdoor-log-kit-31833597280358.jpg?v=1762457278"},{"product_id":"chestnut-mushroom-sawdust-spawn","title":"Organic Chestnut Mushroom Sawdust Spawn","description":"\u003cp\u003eChestnut \u003cem\u003e(Pholiota adiposa)\u003c\/em\u003e is a popular cultivated mushroom in Japan. It produces velvety, small-to-medium, delightfully speckled caps resembling the color of their namesake nut. When cooked, they have a woodsy aroma, a meaty heaviness, and a rich, nutty, mildly-sweet flavor. Chestnut mushrooms aren't too difficult to cultivate, but can pose some minor challenges with identification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChestnuts are not ideal for those unfamiliar with how to properly identify different mushrooms species or for first time cultivators. However, they can be quite rewarding to grow for those with some experience growing other mushroom species.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/northspore.com\/blogs\/the-black-trumpet\/5-of-the-best-chestnut-mushroom-recipes\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChestnut sawdust spawn can be used for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/northspore.com\/pages\/grow-mushrooms-on-logs-videos\"\u003elog projects\u003c\/a\u003e and\/or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/northspore.com\/blogs\/the-black-trumpet\/growing-mushrooms-in-buckets-containers\"\u003econtainer, and bucket\u003c\/a\u003e projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChestnut sawdust spawn must be combined with a substrate (like hardwood chips) or used in log inoculation in order to fruit. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf growing on logs, one bag of sawdust spawn will reliably inoculate 20 logs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChestnut log chart:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"10\" cellspacing=\"10\" style=\"width: 350px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBEST WOOD SPECIES*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAspen, Beech, Birch, Cottonwood, Hophornbeam, Hard Maple, Oak, Sweetgum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOTHER SUITABLE SPECIES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlder, Ash, Basswood, Buckeye, Cherry, Elm, Hackberry, Hornbeam, Mulberry, Willow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAVOID\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHemlock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpon receiving your spawn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove 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!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40853725708390,"sku":"SAWDUST-PA1","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2418\/8179\/files\/sawdust-spawn-organic-chestnut-mushroom-sawdust-spawn-1202701272.png?v=1762216603"},{"product_id":"lions-mane-sawdust-spawn","title":"Organic Lion's Mane Mushroom Sawdust Spawn","description":"\u003cp\u003eLion's Mane\u003cem\u003e (Hericium erinaceus) \u003c\/em\u003eis a delicious hearty mushroom that produces plump, dense, shaggy \"pom pom\" clusters. It also makes a great seafood substitute, as it has a consistency and flavor similar to crab meat. What's more, it's highly versatile, as it can be enjoyed cooked, dried, extracted, or even steeped as a tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who don't mind waiting, lion's mane is ideal for growing on logs and totems. However, if you're looking for a faster-growing lion's mane, we recommend growing it in buckets (as it's a great side-fruiting mushroom).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe log method requires patience, as it can take 1-2 years from inoculation to get your first flush. But once established, a single log can continue to produce for several years if kept in the right conditions!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLion's mane sawdust spawn is recommended for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/northspore.com\/pages\/grow-mushrooms-on-logs-videos\"\u003elog projects\u003c\/a\u003e and\/or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/northspore.com\/blogs\/the-black-trumpet\/growing-mushrooms-in-buckets-containers\"\u003ebucket projects\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLion's mane sawdust spawn must be added to another substrate or used in log inoculation in order to fruit. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf growing on logs, one bag of sawdust spawn will reliably inoculate 20 logs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLion's Mane log chart:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"10\" cellspacing=\"10\" style=\"width: 350px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBEST WOOD SPECIES*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeech, Hornbeam, Hard Maple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOTHER SUITABLE SPECIES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlder, Aspen, Birch, Black Walnut, Box Elder, Cherry, Chestnut, Cottonwood, Elm, Hackberry, Mulberry, Oak, Soft Maple, Sweetgum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAVOID\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHemlock, Pine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpon receiving your spawn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove it from the shipping box as soon as possible. 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Shiitake mushrooms are a delicious edible fungus from East Asia and their flavor is described as rich, savory, buttery, and umami. This strain tends to produce generous flushes, making them a great mushroom for confident beginners and intermediate growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShiitake are reliable producers as long as the ambient humidity in the growing environment remains consistent. Because the block is removed entirely from the bag once it's ready to fruit, shiitake blocks are prone to drying out. Therefore, we recommend using a humidity tent or humidity-controlled fruiting chamber (like a monotub or martha tent) to help mitigate the moisture issue. \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"1-Pack","offer_id":44820877181030,"sku":"BLOCK-LE2","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-Pack","offer_id":44820877213798,"sku":"BLOCK-LE2-4CT","price":96.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8-Pack","offer_id":44820877246566,"sku":"BLOCK-LE2-8CT","price":144.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2418\/8179\/files\/fruiting-block-organic-shiitake-mushroom-grow-kit-fruiting-block-1202701278.png?v=1762216494"},{"product_id":"grow-your-own-king-trumpets","title":"Organic King Trumpet Mushroom Grow Kit Fruiting Block","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur king trumpet \u003cem\u003e(Pleurotus eryngii)\u003c\/em\u003e fruiting blocks feature a strain that produces large flushes of meaty and delicious mushrooms that are earthy, aromatic, and savory. Raw king trumpets, though dense and spongy in texture, lack aroma and flavor. 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And when cooked, they have a woodsy aroma, a crunchy texture, and a rich, nutty, mildly-sweet flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"1-Pack","offer_id":44820874100838,"sku":"BLOCK-PA1","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-Pack","offer_id":44820874133606,"sku":"BLOCK-PA1-4CT","price":96.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8-Pack","offer_id":44820874166374,"sku":"BLOCK-PA1-8CT","price":144.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2418\/8179\/files\/fruiting-block-organic-chestnut-mushroom-grow-kit-fruiting-block-1202701260.png?v=1762215529"},{"product_id":"lions-mane-plug-spawn","title":"Organic Lion's Mane Mushroom Plug Spawn","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLion’s Mane\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHericium erinaceus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a nutritious medicinal mushroom that produces plump white clusters with icicle-like teeth. When cooked, it has a consistency and flavor similar to crab meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProperties: \u003c\/strong\u003eLion's Mane is considered both an esteemed edible mushroom and a valuable medicinal and is currently being studied for its effects on neural health, Alzheimer's, and dementia. The mushroom contains a substance called erinacine, which has the ability to catalyze the production of nerve growth factor (NFG) and reduce the effects of Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative disorders (Yamada et al., 1997). A study in Japan, on men aged 50-80 years old with mild cognitive impairment, suggests that Lion's Mane is effective at improving cognition. Subjects were split into two groups and half were given dry powdered Lion's Mane three times a day and observed over 16 weeks. At weeks 8, 12, and 16, the group taking Lion's Mane scored significantly better on a cognitive test than the other half in the placebo group (Mori et al., 2008). You can read more about this study \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/18844328\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/D20HZ8-jIas?autoplay=1\u0026amp;mute=1\u0026amp;controls=0\u0026amp;rel=0\u0026amp;loop=1\u0026amp;playlist=D20HZ8-jIas\u0026amp;modestbranding=1\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\n\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"100 plugs","offer_id":49152480141,"sku":"PLUG-HE1-100","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 plugs","offer_id":49152480269,"sku":"PLUG-HE1-500","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2418\/8179\/files\/plug-spawn-organic-lion-s-mane-mushroom-plug-spawn-1202719511.png?v=1762222719"},{"product_id":"chestnut-mushroom-plug-spawn","title":"Organic Chestnut Mushroom Plug Spawn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChestnut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e (Pholiota adiposa) \u003c\/em\u003eis a popular cultivated mushroom in Japan. It produces velvety, small-to-medium, delightfully speckled caps resembling the color of their namesake nut. When cooked, they have a woodsy aroma, a meaty heaviness, and a rich, nutty, mildly-sweet flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChestnut mushrooms aren't too difficult to cultivate, but can pose some minor challenges with identification. They are not ideal for first time cultivators or those unfamiliar with how to properly identify different mushrooms species. However, this species can be quite rewarding to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProperties: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Chestnut mushroom has medicinal qualities that inhibit tumor and microbial growth. In one study conducted on lab mice, polysaccharides taken from Chestnut mushroom mycelium reduced the growth of cancerous tumors by about 60% (Ohtsuka et al., 1973). Acting as an antimicrobial, an extract of Chestnut mushroom was shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria including E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus (Dulger et al., 2002).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/D20HZ8-jIas?autoplay=1\u0026amp;mute=1\u0026amp;controls=0\u0026amp;rel=0\u0026amp;loop=1\u0026amp;playlist=D20HZ8-jIas\u0026amp;modestbranding=1\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\n\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"100 plugs","offer_id":49158698381,"sku":"PLUG-PA1-100","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 plugs","offer_id":49158698445,"sku":"PLUG-PA1-500","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2418\/8179\/files\/plug-spawn-organic-chestnut-mushroom-plug-spawn-1202763309.png?v=1762256451"},{"product_id":"shiitake-grain-spawn","title":"Organic Shiitake Mushroom Grain Spawn","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"product-description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur USDA-certified organic Shiitake \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Lentinula edodes) \u003c\/em\u003egrain spawn features a popular strain that produces light brown, medium-to-large, umbrella-shaped caps. Shiitake mushrooms are a delicious edible fungus from East Asia and their flavor is described as rich, savory, buttery, and umami. This strain tends to produce generous flushes, making them a great mushroom for confident beginners. They colonize quickly and are the most reliable producers of any species, which is why they are ideal for commercial cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShiitake grain spawn can be used for indoor production using sawdust or straw. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDo not use grain spawn for log inoculation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is not a mushroom grow kit. 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Raw king trumpets, though dense and spongy in texture, lack aroma and flavor. But when cooked, they come to life with a soft crunchy texture and a mild savory umami flavor reminiscent of abalone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnlike other oyster varieties, king trumpets can be more difficult because they prefer cooler temperatures and are prone to drying out or stopping their growth if humidity is not maintained in the early stages. Additionally, King trumpets do not reliably produce second flushes, but may if temperature and humidity conditions are well controlled. 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