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Sawdust Spawn

Sawdust spawn is either used to inoculate outdoor mushroom logs or, for certain species, to inoculate outdoor beds. It is the preferred spawn for larger mushroom log projects but make sure you pick up a spawn inoculation tool. For larger projects consider picking up the trio of tools which will speed up your project!

Great beginner species are Shiitake Spawn for outdoor logs or Wine Cap and Nameko for outdoor beds!

Plug Spawn

Plug spawn is used to inoculate hardwood logs with mushroom mycelium. 8.5mm holes are drilled around the the circumference of freshly cut hardwood logs. Mushroom Plug Spawn is placed and hammered into the holes by hand. Plug spawn is great for smaller projects and is a great introduction to outdoor mushroom cultivation!

Try Shiitake or Oyster Mushrooms if you're a beginner!

Grain Spawn

Grain spawn is one of the main materials used in commercial scale indoor mushroom production. Here at North Spore, we make our grain spawn with a blend of organic millet and wheat berries. Grain spawn is great for starting outdoor mushroom beds or spawning monotubs or containers!

Try starting with something in the oyster family like Pink, Golden, or Blue Oyster mushrooms!


Grow edible mushrooms in Containers or Outdoor Beds with Grain or Sawdust Spawn, or on Logs with Sawdust or Plug Spawn!

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Outdoor Bed

Quality Spawn is the foundation of any mushroom grow...

Whether you are a professional mushroom grower with state of the art grow rooms or a small scale gardener looking to add mushrooms to your garden plan, North Spore has the spawn for you.



The best quality guarantee in the mushroom biz...

North Spore is your trusted source for the highest quality mushroom spawn on the market and unparalleled customer service.

With multiple trained mycologists on staff and a team of mushroom experts in our customer service department we are committed to your success and will help you you every step of the way!


Ideas and Inspiration

These are tried and true methods for at home mushroom cultivation! There are many innovative ways to cultivate mushrooms at home!

Using Sawdust or Grain Spawn to grow mushrooms from straw in containers!

Using Sawdust Spawn to inoculate freshly cut hardwood logs in a shady spot outdoors!

Using Sawdust or Grain Spawn to make an outdoor mushroom bed!

Sandwiching Sawdust Spawn between segments of logs to make mushroom totems!


Need a more in depth walk-through?

Watch our videos to get a better understanding of the process. We want you to succeed in your mushroom grow!






*North Spore’s products shall be used only for lawful purposes

Spawn

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Sawdust Spawn


Shop Sawdust Spawn


Plug Spawn


Shop Plug Spawn


Grain Spawn


Shop Grain Spawn


Sawdust Spawn

Sawdust spawn is either used to inoculate outdoor mushroom logs or, for certain species, to inoculate outdoor beds. It is the preferred spawn for larger mushroom log projects but make sure you pick up a spawn inoculation tool. For larger projects consider picking up the trio of tools which will speed up your project!

Great beginner species are Shiitake Spawn for outdoor logs or Wine Cap and Nameko for outdoor beds!

Plug Spawn

Plug spawn is used to inoculate hardwood logs with mushroom mycelium. 8.5mm holes are drilled around the the circumference of freshly cut hardwood logs. Mushroom Plug Spawn is placed and hammered into the holes by hand. Plug spawn is great for smaller projects and is a great introduction to outdoor mushroom cultivation!

Try Shiitake or Oyster Mushrooms if you're a beginner!

Grain Spawn

Grain spawn is one of the main materials used in commercial scale indoor mushroom production. Here at North Spore, we make our grain spawn with a blend of organic millet and wheat berries. Grain spawn is great for starting outdoor mushroom beds or spawning monotubs or containers!

Try starting with something in the oyster family like Pink, Golden, or Blue Oyster mushrooms!


Grow edible mushrooms in Containers or Outdoor Beds with Grain or Sawdust Spawn, or on Logs with Sawdust or Plug Spawn!

Monotub
Outdoor Bed

Quality Spawn is the foundation of any mushroom grow...

Whether you are a professional mushroom grower with state of the art grow rooms or a small scale gardener looking to add mushrooms to your garden plan, North Spore has the spawn for you.



The best quality guarantee in the mushroom biz...

North Spore is your trusted source for the highest quality mushroom spawn on the market and unparalleled customer service.

With multiple trained mycologists on staff and a team of mushroom experts in our customer service department we are committed to your success and will help you you every step of the way!


Ideas and Inspiration

These are tried and true methods for at home mushroom cultivation! There are many innovative ways to cultivate mushrooms at home!

Using Sawdust or Grain Spawn to grow mushrooms from straw in containers!

Using Sawdust Spawn to inoculate freshly cut hardwood logs in a shady spot outdoors!

Using Sawdust or Grain Spawn to make an outdoor mushroom bed!

Sandwiching Sawdust Spawn between segments of logs to make mushroom totems!


Need a more in depth walk-through?

Watch our videos to get a better understanding of the process. We want you to succeed in your mushroom grow!






*North Spore’s products shall be used only for lawful purposes

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