{"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","url":"https:\/\/northspore.com\/de\/products\/chestnut-mushroom-sawdust-spawn","provider":"North Spore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}