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Organic Almond Agaricus Mushroom Sawdust Spawn

Name: Organic Almond Agaricus Mushroom Sawdust Spawn
Brand: North Spore
SKU: SAWDUST-AB1
Price: 30.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.75 (12 reviews)

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Skill level	Intermediate
Grow location	Outdoors
Spawn shelf life	6 months (do not refrigerate)
Bag weight	5.5 lbs
Incubation	Beds: 4-8 weeks
Fruiting temps	70-90°F

Almond agaricus (Agaricus subrufescens) has a sweet earthy fragrance and is easier to grow than its mushroom cousins (button, cremini, and portobello.) In fact, it thrives on compost! Almond agaricus is fast substrate colonizer and has a sweet, fragrant almond scent.

If grown in well-cared-for beds in warmer temperatures, it's a reliable producer. Similar to button mushrooms, Almond agaricus grows in compost, but does not require pasteurization. It's an ideal mushroom for those who have some experience gardening with other mushroom species, like wine cap or oysters.

Recommended use:

Almond agaricus sawdust spawn is only recommended for use in outdoor beds.
Almond agaricus sawdust spawn must combined with a substrate (like compost) in order to fruit.
Please note: Almond agaricus does not grow on logs.

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.

: Click here to download our pamphlet on outdoor bed cultivation using sawdust spawn. Be sure to use clean, untreated products when making outdoor beds.
: Take note that Almond Agaricus mycelium will die under 35 degrees F. You should only plant when the average temperatures are consistently above 50 degrees F.

Almond Agaricus beds are made by sprinkling spawn and top coating with 3-4 inches of composted substrate. You may choose to inoculate areas underneath garden plants to make use of this shade loving crop. Almond Agaricus loves warmth (remember to never put the spawn in the fridge!)

Beds do particularly well in greenhouses or high tunnels, which will also help extend the season of your Almond Agaricus crop. It is unlikely that your Almond Agaricus crop will overwinter unless it is in a greenhouse, but if it is well-mulched in the fall you may see growth the following season. It is more likely to see second year growth in warmer climates.

Beds should ideally be made from fully finished compost and be at least 3-4 inches deep. One bag of spawn should be enough for a 4 ft by 4 ft area. When the bed begins to show mycelial growth (you can gently brush some compost aside and should see white strands of mycelium running through your compost bed) you should case it with lime treated peat moss or straw. Water the casing and keep an eye out for mushroom pins.
: Do not refrigerate almond agaricus sawdust spawn.

Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight. Use almond agaricus sawdust spawn within 6 months of receipt.
: Almond Agaricus is in the same family as cremini, button mushrooms, and portobello mushrooms and can easily replace all of those varieties in most recipes and pair well with many cuisines and flavors. They retain water and may develop a viscous texture when undercooked. If you prefer a firm or dryer texture, continue to cook Almond Agaricus 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.
: Mushroom Spawn FAQ

Delicious

Mushroom are delicious. I am a little disappointed because my chickens got into the spores a d spread them all over the back yard. We found our first mushrooms under the leaves 😄

09/24/2024

North Spore

So happy to hear you are enjoying your grow, Tatiana! Sounds like the chickens even had a little taste, haha. Don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything, we are happy to help!

DB

01/11/2024

Dale B.

United States

Almond Agaricus sawdust sspawn

Perfect! It was delivered quickly and was very professionally packaged

01/13/2024

North Spore

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

C

11/15/2023

Corey

United States

Excellent addition to our garden

I spread the sawdust spawn in our garden around our tomatoes and kale in the spring time. By late summer, I got a nice haul of mushrooms several times over! In some cases they grew super fast too - one day I wouldn't notice anything, then a day or two later there would be huge mushrooms! They spread around the garden too, often popping several feet from where I initially planted them. This is going to become an annual tradition for me!

11/17/2023

North Spore

Thanks for the great review Corey!! We’re so happy you’re enjoying the experience!

N

03/01/2023

Nance

United States

Great spawn

I have re-purchased this several times and really love it!

BG

07/12/2022

Brian G.

United States

Survived a Cold Snap!

Happy to report my mycelium survived an unusual week-long cold snap where the daily temperature fluctuated between 32 and 40. Wasn’t covered with much more than an inch of manure and a little straw either. Hasn’t fruited yet, but it has been unseasonably cold and cloudy this summer, so I’m hoping to see some action soon.