{"title":"Shop By Skill Level","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"grow-your-own-oyster-mushrooms","title":"Organic Blue Oyster ‘Spray \u0026 Grow’ Mushroom Growing Kit","description":"","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45677467853,"sku":"KIT-BLUEOYSTER","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2418\/8179\/files\/spray-grow-kit-organic-blue-oyster-spray-grow-mushroom-growing-kit-1202719501.png?v=1762222851"},{"product_id":"lions-mane-outdoor-mushroom-log-kit","title":"Organic Lion's Mane Mushroom Log Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLion's Mane mushrooms, though slightly harder to get flushes, are still a great mushroom for confident beginners or those with some experience growing mushrooms. They colonize quickly and are relatively reliable producers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLion's Mane produces a pure white cluster of icicle-like teeth. When cooked, it has a consistency similar to crab meat. We like to slice it into rounds and pan-fry it in olive oil or butter. You can also try ripping it up and making 'Lion's Mane Cakes' by following a crab cake recipe!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gOYbh2GSbts\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45935311181,"sku":"LOG-HE1-100","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2418\/8179\/files\/log-kit-organic-lion-s-mane-mushroom-outdoor-log-growing-kit-31833334710374.jpg?v=1762457272"},{"product_id":"reishi-outdoor-mushroom-log-kit","title":"Organic Red Reishi Mushroom Log Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed reishi\u003cem\u003e (Ganoderma lucidum) \u003c\/em\u003eis an edible medicinal mushroom known as “Ling Zhi” in China and “Reishi\" or \"Manetake” in Japan. It produces beautiful, reddish-brown, shelf-like fruiting bodies that are highly prized for their wellness properties. These mushrooms are great for enthusiast growers who have had some success growing other mushrooms. This is a species that is cultivated on logs commercially in Asia. However, most commercial producers in North America grow reishi indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: Red reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) is a species of reishi that only grows on hardwoods. It will not grow on hemlock.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gOYbh2GSbts?si=lmg-MuePrhdF8p_J\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45948235597,"sku":"LOG-GL1-100","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2418\/8179\/files\/log-kit-organic-red-reishi-mushroom-outdoor-log-growing-kit-31833290211430.jpg?v=1762457274"},{"product_id":"shiitake-outdoor-mushroom-log-kit","title":"Organic Shiitake Mushroom Log Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eBeginner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiitake is a great mushroom for beginners. They colonize quickly and are the most reliable producers of any species. \u003cspan\u003eIt has a meaty texture when cooked and is also great for drying and reconstituting in soups. It \u003c\/span\u003epairs beautifully with tamari, ginger, and garlic and can bring needed umami to many different dishes. Shiitake \u003cspan\u003etakes at least 12 months of colonization before producing mushrooms and tends to fruit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethroughout the s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eummer to fall growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"315\" width=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gOYbh2GSbts\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45948541837,"sku":"LOG-LE3-100","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2418\/8179\/files\/log-kit-organic-shiitake-mushroom-outdoor-log-kit-31833299746918.jpg?v=1762457274"},{"product_id":"italian-oyster-outdoor-mushroom-log-kit","title":"Organic Italian Oyster Mushroom Log Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeginner\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItalian Oyster mushrooms are a great mushroom for beginners. They colonize quickly and are reliable producers. The Italian Oyster is a thicker and meatier Oyster mushroom compared to others in the family. It produces caps that can grow quite large and are great for cooking.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gOYbh2GSbts\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45949422733,"sku":"LOG-PP1-100","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2418\/8179\/files\/log-kit-organic-italian-oyster-mushroom-outdoor-log-growing-kit-31833638633574.jpg?v=1762457275"},{"product_id":"oyster-outdoor-mushroom-log-kit","title":"Organic Blue Oyster Mushroom Log Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeginner\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue oyster mushrooms are a great mushroom for beginners. They colonize quickly and are reliable producers. As our most productive oyster strain, they are reliable, cold-tolerant, and fruit prolifically in early spring or late fall. Their delicate structure makes them an ideal mushroom to grow in your own yard to get the best quality possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Spawn is living and perishable.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlug spawn can live unrefrigerated for up to three months, though it is best to keep it refrigerated for long-term storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gOYbh2GSbts\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45950346061,"sku":"LOG-PO4-100","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2418\/8179\/files\/log-kit-organic-blue-oyster-mushroom-outdoor-log-growing-kit-31833376522342.jpg?v=1762457277"},{"product_id":"hen-of-the-woods-outdoor-mushroom-log-kit","title":"Organic Hen of the Woods (Maitake) Mushroom Log Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHen of the Woods is a tasty polypore that frequently weighs twenty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pounds. It gets its name from resembling a small hen covered with leaves. Hen of Woods has a semi-firm texture and taste similar to eggplant. It can be ripped into small pieces and added to a dish or left large to be the centerpiece of a meal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHen of the Woods \u003cstrong\u003ewill only fruit in oak logs\u003c\/strong\u003e. After a 1-year colonization period above ground, Hen of the Woods logs may be partially buried under 2 inches of top soil to mimic their natural place in an ecosystem. The mushrooms will fruit from logs and emerge out of the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt should be noted that Hen of the Woods is prone to being out competed by other fungi and is not a reliable producer without first treating your logs. To limit variables we strongly suggest you sterilize 8\" by 8\" segments of oak log before inoculation and incubate your log segments for a few months in sealed\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/northspore.com\/products\/autoclavable-xls-bags\"\u003efilter patch bags\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003euntil they are completely colonized. Remove them from the bag and partially bury them in a shady location. (\u003cspan\u003eYou can sterilize your log segments in a 22 qt or larger pressure cooker such as an All-American.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gOYbh2GSbts\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48723678285,"sku":"LOG-GF1-100","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2418\/8179\/files\/log-kit-organic-hen-of-the-woods-maitake-outdoor-log-growing-kit-31833406505062.jpg?v=1762457278"},{"product_id":"chestnut-outdoor-mushroom-log-kit","title":"Organic Chestnut Mushroom Log Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDifficulty: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChestnut mushrooms aren't too difficult to cultivate, but can pose some minor challenges with identification. Not ideal for first time cultivators or those unfamiliar with how to properly identify different mushrooms species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA popular cultivated mushroom in Japan, the Chestnut mushroom is \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003egrown best on deciduous oak or maple logs\u003c\/span\u003e. Once cultivated, the Chestnut mushroom has a full flavor that is evoked with thorough cooking. We recommend you use its rich, nutty flavor as a compliment to autumn soups.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"315\" width=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gOYbh2GSbts\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48702717581,"sku":"LOG-PA1-100","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2418\/8179\/files\/log-kit-organic-chestnut-mushroom-outdoor-log-kit-31833597280358.jpg?v=1762457278"},{"product_id":"golden-oyster-mushroom-sawdust-spawn","title":"Organic Golden Oyster Mushroom Sawdust Spawn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to growing concern around naturalization of \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePleurotus citrinopileatus, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewe have chosen to discontinue products intended for outdoor use. If you're looking for something similar, try one of the other oyster species we offer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/northspore.com\/products\/blue-oyster-mushroom-sawdust-spawn?variant=40852987445350\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Oyster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/northspore.com\/products\/pink-oyster-mushroom-sawdust-spawn-5-5-lbs?variant=40853026865254\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePink Oyster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/northspore.com\/products\/snow-oyster-spawn?variant=40853022146662\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSnow Oyster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/northspore.com\/products\/italian-oyster-mushroom-sawdust-spawn?variant=40853006844006\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItalian Oyster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40853001535590,"sku":"SAWDUST-PC2","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2418\/8179\/files\/sawdust-spawn-organic-golden-oyster-mushroom-sawdust-spawn-1211705093.png?v=1766002731"},{"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"},{"product_id":"hen-of-the-woods-sawdust-spawn","title":"Organic Hen of the Woods (Maitake) Mushroom Sawdust Spawn","description":"\u003cp\u003eHen of the woods, aka Maitake (\u003cem\u003eGrifola frondosa) \u003c\/em\u003eis a succulent polypore with a delicate feathery texture and earthy rich flavor. Its lacy sides make it a great option for frying, roasting, sautéing, and adding a visual flair to many dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHen of the woods mushrooms are great for enthusiast growers who have had some success with other more advanced species. Because hen of the woods is not a strong competitor, it requires a different cultivation strategy. Inoculation works best when logs are steam sterilized, incubated and colonized in filter patch bags, then removed from bags and partially buried in a shaded spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHen of the woods sawdust spawn is only recommended for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/northspore.com\/pages\/grow-mushrooms-on-logs-videos\"\u003elog projects\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne bag of sawdust spawn will reliably inoculate 20 logs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHen of the Woods (Maitake) 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\u003eWhite Oak, Red Oak, Bur Oak\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\u003eNone recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAVOID\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll other woods\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":40853266694246,"sku":"SAWDUST-GF1","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2418\/8179\/files\/sawdust-spawn-organic-hen-of-the-woods-maitake-mushroom-sawdust-spawn-1202701276.png?v=1762216610"},{"product_id":"italian-oyster-mushroom-sawdust-spawn","title":"Organic Italian Oyster Mushroom Sawdust Spawn","description":"\u003cp\u003eItalian Oysters (\u003cem\u003ePleurotus pulmonarius) \u003c\/em\u003eare thicker and meatier than blue oyster mushrooms, and their brown frilled caps can grow quite large. They have a mild flavor, earthy aroma, and are a favorite among those who prefer a sturdier oyster mushroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOyster mushrooms are great for beginners because they colonize quickly and are reliable producers. They are also ideal for commercial cultivation, especially when grown on straw. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItalian 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\u003eItalian 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\u003eItalian 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, Hemlock, Hophornbeam, Hard Maple, Soft Maple, Mulberry, Palm, Pear, Pine, 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, 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. 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":40853006844006,"sku":"SAWDUST-PP1","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2418\/8179\/files\/sawdust-spawn-organic-italian-oyster-mushroom-sawdust-spawn-1202701268.png?v=1762216605"},{"product_id":"lions-mane-sawdust-spawn","title":"Organic Lion's Mane Mushroom Sawdust Spawn","description":"\u003cp\u003eLion's Mane\u003cem\u003e (Hericium erinaceus) \u003c\/em\u003eis a delicious hearty mushroom that produces plump, dense, shaggy \"pom pom\" clusters. It also makes a great seafood substitute, as it has a consistency and flavor similar to crab meat. What's more, it's highly versatile, as it can be enjoyed cooked, dried, extracted, or even steeped as a tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who don't mind waiting, lion's mane is ideal for growing on logs and totems. However, if you're looking for a faster-growing lion's mane, we recommend growing it in buckets (as it's a great side-fruiting mushroom).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe log method requires patience, as it can take 1-2 years from inoculation to get your first flush. But once established, a single log can continue to produce for several years if kept in the right conditions!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLion's mane sawdust spawn is recommended 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\"\u003ebucket projects\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLion's mane sawdust spawn must be added to another substrate 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\u003eLion's Mane 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\u003eBeech, Hornbeam, Hard Maple\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, Aspen, Birch, Black Walnut, Box Elder, Cherry, Chestnut, Cottonwood, Elm, Hackberry, Mulberry, Oak, Soft Maple, Sweetgum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAVOID\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHemlock, Pine\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":40853096005734,"sku":"SAWDUST-HE1","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2418\/8179\/files\/sawdust-spawn-organic-lion-s-mane-mushroom-sawdust-spawn-1202701264.png?v=1762216479"},{"product_id":"shiitake-sawdust-spawn","title":"Organic Shiitake Mushroom Sawdust Spawn","description":"\u003cp\u003eShiitake \u003cem\u003e(Lentinula edodes)\u003c\/em\u003e is a flavorful mushroom that produces brown, medium-to-large, umbrella-shaped caps that fruit from late summer through the fall growing season. They are a delicious edible fungus from East Asia and their flavor is often described as rich, savory, buttery, and umami.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiitake tends to produce generous flushes and they are a great mushroom for beginners. Once inoculated, logs can fruit in as little as 6 months from inoculation, but generally take 9-12 months. And a single log can continue to fruit for many years if kept in the right conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShiitake sawdust spawn is only recommended for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/northspore.com\/pages\/grow-mushrooms-on-logs-videos\"\u003elog projects\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne bag of sawdust spawn will reliably inoculate 20 logs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShiitake 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\u003eAlder, Beech, Hophornbeam, Hornbeam, 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\u003eBasswood, Birch, Chestnut, Eucalyptus, Hickory, Soft Maple, Pecan, Sassafrass, Sycamore, Tuliptree, Tupelo, Willow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAVOID\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsh, Aspen, Black Walnut, Cherry, Cottonwood, Elm, Hemlock, Peach, Pear, Pine\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\n\u003cp\u003eAlt: shitake, shittake, shitakke\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40853085847654,"sku":"SAWDUST-LE3","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2418\/8179\/files\/sawdust-spawn-organic-shiitake-mushroom-sawdust-spawn-1202701252.png?v=1762216491"},{"product_id":"wine-cap-sawdust-spawn","title":"Organic Wine Cap Mushroom Sawdust Spawn","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlso known as the \"Garden Giant,\" Wine Cap \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Stropharia rugoso-annulata) \u003c\/em\u003eis a delicious mushroom with a mild, earthy flavor reminiscent of artichokes and potatoes. It's an ideal mushroom for beginners as it colonizes quickly and yields reliable flushes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWine Cap can fruit in as little as two months and will produce in the same bed for several years. Fresh woody material (like hardwood chips) can be added each year to maintain the health of the bed. Inoculated material from one bed can also be used as spawn to inoculate new beds!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWine cap sawdust spawn is only recommended for use in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/northspore.com\/pages\/mushroom-garden\"\u003eoutdoor beds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWine cap sawdust spawn must be combined with a substrate (like wood chips) in order to fruit. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note: Wine cap does not grow on logs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\n\u003cp\u003eAlt: winecap, king stropharia, burgundy mushroom, wine-red stropharia\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40852979974246,"sku":"SAWDUST-SRA1","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2418\/8179\/files\/sawdust-spawn-organic-wine-cap-mushroom-sawdust-spawn-1202701250.png?v=1762216488"},{"product_id":"blue-oyster-mushroom-sawdust-spawn","title":"Organic Blue Oyster Mushroom Sawdust Spawn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies Skill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Oyster\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003ePleurotus ostreatus) \u003c\/em\u003eis a fast substrate colonizer with a strong bluish-gray hue. It produces richly umami mushrooms with a soft, meaty texture that pairs well with most dishes. Oyster mushrooms are great for beginners because they colonize quickly and are reliable producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs our most productive oyster strain, blue oysters are reliable, cold-tolerant, and fruit prolifically in early spring or late fall. They are also ideal for commercial cultivation, especially when grown on straw.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40852987445350,"sku":"SAWDUST-PO4","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2418\/8179\/files\/sawdust-spawn-organic-blue-oyster-mushroom-sawdust-spawn-1202701257.png?v=1762216486"},{"product_id":"snow-oyster-spawn","title":"Organic Snow Oyster Mushroom Sawdust Spawn","description":"\u003cp\u003eSnow oyster (\u003cem\u003ePleurotus ostreatus) \u003c\/em\u003e-- also called \"winter oyster\" --\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eis 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.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnow 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.\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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Shiitake mushrooms are a delicious edible fungus from East Asia and their flavor is described as rich, savory, buttery, and umami. This strain tends to produce generous flushes, making them a great mushroom for confident beginners and intermediate growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShiitake are reliable producers as long as the ambient humidity in the growing environment remains consistent. Because the block is removed entirely from the bag once it's ready to fruit, shiitake blocks are prone to drying out. Therefore, we recommend using a humidity tent or humidity-controlled fruiting chamber (like a monotub or martha tent) to help mitigate the moisture issue. \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"1-Pack","offer_id":44820877181030,"sku":"BLOCK-LE2","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-Pack","offer_id":44820877213798,"sku":"BLOCK-LE2-4CT","price":96.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8-Pack","offer_id":44820877246566,"sku":"BLOCK-LE2-8CT","price":144.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2418\/8179\/files\/fruiting-block-organic-shiitake-mushroom-grow-kit-fruiting-block-1202701278.png?v=1762216494"},{"product_id":"grow-your-own-lions-mane","title":"Organic Lion's Mane ‘Spray \u0026 Grow’ Mushroom Growing Kit","description":"","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48727743181,"sku":"KIT-LIONSMANE","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2418\/8179\/files\/spray-grow-kit-organic-lion-s-mane-spray-grow-mushroom-growing-kit-1202719500.png?v=1762222725"},{"product_id":"grow-your-own-king-trumpets","title":"Organic King Trumpet Mushroom Grow Kit Fruiting Block","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur king trumpet \u003cem\u003e(Pleurotus eryngii)\u003c\/em\u003e fruiting blocks feature a strain that produces large flushes of meaty and delicious mushrooms that are earthy, aromatic, and savory. Raw king trumpets, though dense and spongy in texture, lack aroma and flavor. 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These kits produce mushrooms that have an earthy flavor with subtle fruit-like hints. And, when cooked, they will fill the air with an aroma that is reminiscent of cashews and butterscotch. As namekos grow, they become covered in a layer of natural gelatin which gives them a unique, almost shiny appearance. In addition to eating the mushroom, their \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egelatinous covering has a variety of uses and can be made into soups, sauces, or used as a natural thickening agent!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNameko mushroom kits require extra attention and more time to produce mushrooms. Because they need cooler temperatures and constant humidity when fruiting, they are more difficult to cultivate. They are not ideal for beginners, but can be quite rewarding for experienced growers. 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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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChestnut mushrooms aren't too difficult to cultivate, but can pose some minor challenges with identification. They are not ideal for first time cultivators or those unfamiliar with how to properly identify different mushrooms species. However, this species can be quite rewarding to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProperties: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Chestnut mushroom has medicinal qualities that inhibit tumor and microbial growth. In one study conducted on lab mice, polysaccharides taken from Chestnut mushroom mycelium reduced the growth of cancerous tumors by about 60% (Ohtsuka et al., 1973). 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Mushrooms are velvety with small-to-medium, delightfully speckled caps resembling the color of their namesake nut. When cooked, they have a woodsy aroma, a crunchy texture, and a rich, nutty, mildly-sweet flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChestnuts can be a bit finicky, but generally grow well indoors. They prefer cooler temperatures and are prone to drying out or stopping their growth if humidity is not maintained when the mushrooms are still in their early stages. However, when they grow successfully you can expect significant and commercially-viable harvests. 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This mushroom is highly versatile and can be enjoyed cooked, dried, extracted, or even steeped as a tea! While slightly more difficult to get flushes than oysters, they are great for confident beginners and are reliable indoor year-round producers. And, if kept in the right conditions, they will yield substantial first, second, and even third harvests (making them an ideal commercial variety!) Note that lion's mane can be prone to drying out if the ambient humidity is too low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/northspore.com\/blogs\/the-black-trumpet\/5-ways-to-cook-lion-s-mane\"\u003e\"5 of the Best Lion's Mane Mushroom Recipes\"\u003c\/a\u003e\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\"\u003eLion's mane 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. Lion's mane 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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They are succulent and savory, and have a denser texture than other oyster varieties. They are great for beginners and are reliable indoor year-round producers. And, if kept in the right conditions, they will yield substantial first, second, and even third harvests (making them an ideal commercial variety!) Note that the shelf life of pink oysters is shorter than other oyster varieties. As a tropical strain, they also thrive with higher humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePink oyster grain spawn can be used for indoor cultivation year round. When used for outdoor cultivation, pink oysters are not cold tolerant and fruit prolifically in summer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note pink oyster mycelium is a pale pink color which may be harder to see than other species. 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Hen is one of the finest fungi on the market, despite the fact that it's not as popular as other foods in its category. Its lacy sides make it a great option for frying, roasting, sautéing, and adding a visual flair to many dishes. Indoor fruiting can be inconsistent, and growing conditions must be well maintained. For this reason, these mushrooms are best for more advanced growers who have had some success growing other species indoors. \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\"\u003eHen of the woods grain spawn can be used for indoor production using sawdust-based sterilized 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. 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When cooked, nameko has an earthy flavor with subtle fruit-like hints, and an aroma reminiscent of cashews and butterscotch. Because they need cooler temperatures and constant humidity when fruiting, they require patience and precision. They are not ideal for beginners but can be quite rewarding for experienced growers.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNameko grain spawn can be used for indoor production using sawdust-based sterilized substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use grain spawn for log inoculation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is not a mushroom grow kit. Nameko grain spawn must be combined with a substrate in order to fruit. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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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