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They are also a cold weather-loving strain that tends to fruit in the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnow oyster 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\/pages\/mushroom-garden\"\u003eoutdoor bed\u003c\/a\u003e, \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\u003eSnow oyster sawdust spawn must combined with a substrate (like straw) 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\u003eSnow Oyster log chart:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 350px;\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"10\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBEST WOOD SPECIES*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAspen, Cottonwood, Tuliptree, Willow\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\u003eAilanthus, Alder, Basswood, Beech, Birch, Box Elder, Buckeye, Chinese Tallow, Elm Hackberry, Hophornbeam, Hard Maple, Soft Maple, Mulberry, Palm, Pear, Sassafrass, Sweetgum, Sycamore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAVOID\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsh, Hemlock, Oak\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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They have sweeter flavor and aroma than other oysters and hold their shape and texture when cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnow oyster mushroom plugs are ideal for first time mushroom log growers as they colonize quickly and are reliable producers. They are also a cold weather loving strain that tend to fruit in the cooler months.\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProperties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oyster mushrooms have a high protein content, several B vitamins, and all the essential amino acids (Marley, 2009). Its medicinal benefits include promoting anti-tumor activity and lowering high cholesterol. Oyster mushroom fruiting bodies and distillations have been shown to reduce tumor size in several studies on mice, rats, and hamsters (Hobbs, 1995). Additionally, Oyster mushrooms have been used in the Czech Republic as the main ingredient in a dietary supplement used to treat high cholesterol (Hobbs, 1995). Studies in animals have shown that a diet of Oyster mushrooms reduced the development of plaque in major arteries (Bobek et al., 1995).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" 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\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\n\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"100 plugs","offer_id":40803873718374,"sku":"PLUG-PO3-100","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 plugs","offer_id":40803873751142,"sku":"PLUG-PO3-500","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2418\/8179\/files\/plug-spawn-organic-snow-oyster-mushroom-plug-spawn-1202763308.png?v=1762256325"},{"product_id":"snow-oyster-grain-spawn","title":"Organic Snow Oyster Mushroom Grain Spawn","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"product-description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur USDA-certified organic Snow Oyster (Pleurotus ostreatus)\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/em\u003egrain spawn features a popular strain that produces firm caps with a sweet flavor and aroma that holds its shape when cooked. The taste of snow oyster mushrooms is very mild, and some even describe it as slightly woody and earthy. Snow oysters are great for confident beginners and are reliable indoor year-round producers. If kept in the right conditions, they will yield substantial first, second, and even third harvests (making them an ideal commercial variety!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSnow oyster grain spawn can be used for indoor cultivation year round. When used for outdoor cultivation, snow oysters will fruit in the cooler months.\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\"\u003eSnow oyster grain spawn can be used for indoor production using sawdust or straw or outdoor production using straw or wood chips.\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. Snow oyster 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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When cooked, they have a milder, sweeter flavor and aroma and hold their shape and texture better than other oyster varieties. Snow oyster mushrooms thrive in cooler temperatures and are great for beginners as they are reliable producers and tend to grow large flushes. They are also one of the easiest blocks to get subsequent fruitings and, if kept in the right conditions, should reliably produce a second flush or more!\u003ca data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/northspore.com\/blogs\/the-black-trumpet\/5-of-the-best-ways-to-cook-snow-oyster-mushrooms\" href=\"https:\/\/northspore.com\/blogs\/the-black-trumpet\/5-of-the-best-ways-to-cook-snow-oyster-mushrooms\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"1-Pack","offer_id":44820883767398,"sku":"BLOCK-PO3","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-Pack","offer_id":44820883800166,"sku":"BLOCK-PO3-4CT","price":96.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8-Pack","offer_id":44820883832934,"sku":"BLOCK-PO3-8CT","price":144.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2418\/8179\/files\/fruiting-block-organic-snow-oyster-mushroom-grow-kit-fruiting-block-1202701254.png?v=1762216128"},{"product_id":"snow-oyster-mushroom-liquid-culture-syringe","title":"Organic Snow Oyster Mushroom Liquid Culture Syringe","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSnow White Oyster PO3 \u003cem\u003e(Pleurotus ostreatus)\u003c\/em\u003e is a vigorous commercial strain that produces high yields of very dense clusters of fleshy, firm, pure white caps. 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