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Get 20% off All Fall Mushroom Cultivation Products
Beds, Logs, and Blocks - there are a TON of ways to grow this fall. Start now and harvest for years!
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Why grow mushrooms outside?
Future Harvests, Year After Year
Fall mushroom cultivation lets you prepare mushrooms to overwinter and fruit for seasons to come.
Fast Yields This Season
By burying blocks of Blue Oyster, Snow Oyster, Chestnut, Nameko, and Black King you can see mushrooms in as little as 2 weeks! Some may even return in spring, rewarding you sooner than you think.
Low maintenance
After you set up your first logs, all you have to do is keep them in a shady humid spot.
Beginner-friendly
You don't need to know much to get started. We make it easy with high quality spawn and top-notch tools.
What's the easiest way to grow mushrooms outside?
The SIMPLEST way to grow mushrooms outdoors is to use a North Spore 'Plant & Grow' block.
Bury it, keep it damp, and enjoy fresh mushrooms in as little as two weeks!
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Plant & Grow Mushrooms
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Choose your species
We offer many species, but the best ones to start with are Blue Oyster, Italian Oyster, and Chestnut.
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Bury your block
Each block is ready to be buried. Remove it from the bag and bury it with about an inch of soil or woody material on top.
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Wait
In as little as two weeks you will begin to see results. Keep the area moist and shaded to ensure the best results.
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We make mushrooms easy.
North Spore was launched in 2014 by a mycologist, an organic farmer, and a photojournalist -- three college friends brought together through their shared love of the mycological world.
Inoculate logs for long-term harvests
How to make mushroom logs
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Source logs
Pick your mushroom species depending on which log species you have available. See this chart for details.
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Inoculate
Using either the plug method or sawdust method, drill holes and inoculate the log with mushroom spawn. See this video for more info.
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Store
Store your logs in a place that receives high humidity and shade. Your logs may require additional water dunking depending on your home climate. It may take up to 1 year before you see mushrooms.
This Beginner-Friendly Outdoor Log Grow Kit is designed to help you grow a reliable flush of delicious, homegrown mushrooms. Each kit arrives with detailed instructions, a drill bit, wax and applicator, plus a 500ct plug spawn.
Expect an easy setup, minimal maintenance, and generous harvests over multiple seasons. Just pick logs from the recommended wood list, allow 6–12 months of colonization, and watch as mushroom mycelium transforms simple logs into a flavorful, umami-rich crop that’s perfect for sautéing, soups, stir-fries, and more.
This Beginner-Friendly Outdoor Log Grow Kit is designed to help you grow a reliable flush of delicious, homegrown mushrooms. Each kit arrives with detailed instructions, a drill bit, wax and applicator, plus a 500ct plug spawn.
Expect an easy setup, minimal maintenance, and generous harvests over multiple seasons. Just pick logs from the recommended wood list, allow 6–12 months of colonization, and watch as mushroom mycelium transforms simple logs into a flavorful, umami-rich crop that’s perfect for sautéing, soups, stir-fries, and more.
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All five of these beginner species work well with the log and stump methods. Colonization is fast and may start producing in 4-12 months, though fruiting is dependent on environmental triggers. They fruit best in the spring and fall and prefer softer hardwoods such as poplar and aspen. They will also work on maple.
For our complete plug spawn pamphlet, click here.
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This kit is for the PLUG method of log cultivation. It's the easiest way to get started with the minimal amount of upfront investment.
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Click here to see a full list of FAQs about mushroom log cultivation
Testimonials
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Totally hooked
We had a lot of fun harvesting logs and inoculating them with friends at our homestead. Then last summers weather made them go bonkers and we had logs fruiting in a steady stream for weeks at a time! We are expanding our log set up and plan to bring in more friends and family to spread the productive fun around!—Cliff P
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Amazing flushes
We had a lot of fun harvesting logs and inoculating them with friends at our homestead. Then last summers weather made them go bonkers and we had logs fruiting in a steady stream for weeks at a time! We are expanding our log set up and plan to bring in more friends and family to spread the productive fun around!—Lindsey J
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Reliable spawn
We had a lot of fun harvesting logs and inoculating them with friends at our homestead. Then last summers weather made them go bonkers and we had logs fruiting in a steady stream for weeks at a time! We are expanding our log set up and plan to bring in more friends and family to spread the productive fun around!—Nathan S
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The best way to get the MOST mushrooms
Mushroom bed breakdown
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Prepare your space
Find a partially shady spot on your land. In most cases the paths between beds or the base of trees will work well.
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Layer in Spawn
Break up sawdust spawn into gumball-size chunks and layer it into woodchips or straw. Don't leave any spawn exposed at the top. Keep the area damp if you're in a dry climate.
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Wait 6-12 months
Fall is a perfect time to make mushroom beds. If your climate is chilly, do this process 1 month before frost hits. In a few months you'll have fresh mushrooms popping up out of the ground.
Full Mushroom Bed Tutorial
Mushroom beds are the best way to get an abundance of mushrooms from your land with little upfront work and investment.
What our customers say
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First flush!
The sawdust spawn was easy to work with and the instructions were very clear and easy to follow. I used a mix of store-bought straw and wood chips from the local waste center. I started the bed in may or June and this sept have enjoyed a lot of mushrooms! One was as big as my 5 year olds head! I am so excited to be growing these (and very successful first year oysters too). What an easy thing to do with spaces under ornamental or food plants that would be mulched anyway.—Z S.
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My first harvest: Colorado 7500 feet
I thought I’d give it a try. I live in dry ponderosa pine forest and I honestly didn’t think it would work. I planted the spawn in straw and hardwood bbq pellets around a small Japanese maple tree in my garden. 7 weeks later, these beauties popped up. So happy with the crop. Great product and support. Look for the four leaf clover!—Mike Chen
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Amazing harvest
The most easiest and rewarding job!—Tatiana
Which mushroom should I grow?
Lion's Mane
Beginner-Friendly
Fan Favorite
Lion’s mane, despite being tough to find in grocery stores, is highly versatile, contains brain-supporting compounds, and can be enjoyed in a myriad of recipes (and teas!). Use the log cultivation method for best results.
Shiitake
Beginner-Friendly
Best on logs
Shiitake mushrooms are also perfect for log cultivation. They are huge and meaty with a flavor that's rich, savory, buttery, and umami. Plus, they contain immune-boosting compounds!
Blue Oyster
Beginner-Friendly
Chefs choice
Blue oysters are velvety and mild. They pair perfectly with just about any mushroom recipe! They’re true all-rounders and a North Spore team favorite. Try burying a block for quicker results.
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