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Organic Beech Mushroom Grain Spawn














Skill level | Intermediate |
Grow location | Indoors |
Spawn shelf life | 6 months (refrigerated) |
Flavor profile | Sweet, savory, nutty |
Certifications | USDA certified organic |
Bag weight | 6 lbs |
Beech (Hypsizygus tessellatus) is a slow-growing edible mushroom that is found on beech trees in the wild, hence the name. Native to East Asia, they are perfect in soups, stews, stir-fries, or sauces, and maintain their crisp texture if added as the final ingredient. They have a lightly sweet, savory and nutty flavor, with a subtly crunchy texture and should always be served cooked (as their flavor is slightly bitter when raw). Beech can be a bit finicky, but generally grows well indoors. They require high CO2 levels to achieve delicate, long stems, but can also be fruited like oysters. They prefer cooler temperatures, and when they grow successfully, you can expect significant and commercially-viable harvests.
Beech grain spawn can be used for indoor production using sawdust-based sterile substrate.
Do not use grain spawn for log inoculation.
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Beech mushroom grain spawn can be mixed into sterilized hardwood sawdust to create beech substrate blocks.
Note: Grain spawn must be mixed with bulk substrate before you can fruit it. If you are new to growing mushrooms, we recommend purchasing a book on mushroom cultivation.
Recommended reading:
'Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms' by Paul Stamets
'Organic Mushroom Farming and Mycoremediation' by Tradd Cotter
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Colonization Temps 70-75 degrees F Fruiting Temps 55-65 degrees F CO2 Sensitivity 500-1000 ppm -
If you don't plan to use immediately, you can refrigerate your spawn for up to 6 months.
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Beech mushrooms have a crunchy texture that offers a delicately mild flavor that is both satisfyingly sweet and nutty. They may be eaten in clusters or individually separated. To separate, trim off the base of the cluster and they are clean and ready-to-cook. To sauté, melt butter in a small sauce pan over medium-low heat. Add the mushrooms and cook them gently, stirring frequently, until they are tender.
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Our grain spawn is USDA certified organic and made using organic cultures from our own culture bank. It contains a blend of locally sourced, organic, and non-GMO grains and supplements from farms in New England and North America.
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If you’re going to consume home-grown mushrooms, make sure to cook your fresh mushrooms thoroughly with heat. If it is your first time eating this species, it is best to start with a small amount to check for allergies, even if cooked.
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All good so far!
Got the Beech mushroom spawn bag and it appeared to be roughly 80% colonized upon arrival. Broke it up, let it fully colonize, and its doing its thing in the monotub right now! No issues, pretty quick shipping, and a good product!