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Using a humidity tent or humidity-controlled fruiting chamber will help mitigate moisture issues as long as there is proper fresh air exchange.\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"1-Pack","offer_id":44820875640934,"sku":"BLOCK-AA1","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-Pack","offer_id":44820875673702,"sku":"BLOCK-AA1-4CT","price":96.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8-Pack","offer_id":44820875706470,"sku":"BLOCK-AA3-8CT","price":144.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2418\/8179\/files\/fruiting-block-organic-pioppino-mushroom-grow-kit-fruiting-block-1202701248.png?v=1762215534"},{"product_id":"pioppino-grain-spawn","title":"Organic Pioppino Mushroom Grain Spawn","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur USDA-certified organic pioppino\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e (Cyclocybe aegerita) \u003c\/em\u003egrain spawn features a strain that fruits clusters of snappy-stalked, medium-to-large mushrooms with velvety brown caps. Pioppino is a relatively fast substrate colonizer but can be very finicky, which requires some patience and precision. They prefer cooler temperatures and are prone to drying out or halting their growth if humidity is not maintained when the mushrooms are still in their early stages. However, when they grow successfully you can expect decent harvests of these delicious mushrooms. They do not reliably produce second flushes, but may produce if conditions remain controlled and humidity is correct. \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\"\u003ePioppino grain spawn can be used for indoor production using sawdust-based sterile substrate.\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. Pioppino grain spawn must be combined with a substrate in order to fruit. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUpon receiving your spawn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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. 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