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Organic Snow Oyster Mushroom Sawdust Spawn
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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If you don’t plan to use your snow oyster sawdust spawn right away, store in the refrigerator. Use within 6 months of receipt.
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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.
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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.
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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.
*Wood recommendations are based on our own testing. You may have different results experimenting with other wood species.
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12/21/2024
Peter N.
United StatesSawdust spawn
It looked like colonized sawdust
Yes - include log & garden bed instructions
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 StatesI recommend this product
Thanks NS
Had a great experiernce so far. The mycelium has colonized much of my straw bed in a matter of days. Very active!
Yes - include log & garden bed instructions
05/25/2024
North Spore
Congrats on your successful inoculation, Justin! Cheers to your future harvest.
A
02/29/2024
Andi
United StatesI recommend this product
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 StatesI recommend this product
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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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05/19/2023
Les
United StatesBeautiful and delicious
We planted these in the fall and they started to fruit about a month and a half later. They are beautiful and delicate looking and taste amazing. We got the sawdust spawn and planted them in layers of wood chips.
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