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Organic Nameko Mushroom Sawdust Spawn

Name: Organic Nameko Mushroom Sawdust Spawn
Brand: North Spore
SKU: SAWDUST-PN1
Price: 30.0 USD
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Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)

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Skill level	Advanced
Grow location	Outdoors
Spawn shelf life	6 months (refrigerated)
Bag weight	5.5 lbs
Incubation	Beds: 2-4 months; Logs: 12-18 months
Fruiting temps	45-65°F
Best log type	See wood chart below

Nameko (Pholiota nameko) is a popular cultivated mushroom in Japan. As they grow, they are covered in a layer of natural gelatin, which gives them a unique, almost shiny appearance. When cooked, they have an earthy flavor with subtle fruit-like hints, and an aroma reminiscent of cashews and butterscotch.

Nameko mushrooms need cooler temperatures and constant humidity when fruiting, and are not ideal for hot or dry climates. It can be difficult to cultivate and is ideal for advanced and enthusiast growers who have had some success growing other mushrooms.

"5 of the Best Nameko Mushroom Recipes"

Recommended use:

Nameko sawdust spawn can be used for log projects and/or outdoor beds and top-fruiting containers.
Nameko sawdust spawn must combined with a substrate (like hardwood chips) or used in log inoculation in order to fruit.
If growing on logs, one bag of sawdust spawn will reliably inoculate up to 20 logs. (You can calculate how much you'll need here.)

Nameko log chart:

BEST WOOD SPECIES*	Aspen, Beech, Buckeye, Cherry, Chestnut, Cottonwood, Hophornbeam, Hornbeam, Hard Maple, Oak, Sweetgum
OTHER SUITABLE SPECIES	Alder, Ash, Basswod, Birch, Elm, Eucalyptus, Hackberry, Soft Maple, Mulberry, PineWillow
AVOID	Hemlock

Upon receiving your spawn:

Remove 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!

Scroll down for cultivation, inoculation, and storage guides.

: To grow on logs using sawdust spawn, you will need a Log Inoculation Tool, Log Sealing Wax, and Wax Daubers.

For larger log projects you may also want to purchase an Angle Grinder Adapter and specialized 12mm drill bit.
: Click here to download our pamphlet on growing mushrooms on logs and totems.

Click here to download our pamphlet on outdoor bed cultivation using sawdust spawn.

Click here to learn how to grow in buckets and containers.
: Logs:

Nameko mushrooms prefer log and stump methods. They fruit in the fall when cooler temperatures set in.

Outdoor beds:

Click here to download our pamphlet on outdoor bed cultivation using sawdust spawn.

Containers:

Click here to learn how to grow in buckets and containers.
: If you don’t plan to use your nameko mushroom sawdust spawn right away, store in the refrigerator. Use within 6 months of receipt.
: Nameko is a lesser known culinary mushroom in the Americas, but it is used widely in East Asia. It has a gelatinous cap that can thicken soups and sauces and has an aroma that walks the line of being both fruity and earthy. Nameko mushrooms go well with dark green vegetables, red meats, and shallots, and are used traditionally in Japanese miso soups.
: All our spawn is made using organic cultures from our own culture bank. Our sawdust spawn is handmade from a blend of locally sourced, all-natural, organic, and non-GMO woods and supplements from farms and forests in New England and North America.
: 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.
: Sawdust & Plug Spawn FAQ

Mushroom Spawn FAQ

Log Cultivation FAQ

*Wood recommendations are based on our own testing. You may have different results experimenting with other wood species.

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My mycelium arrived still cold smelling sweet. It’s definitely worth the money

JW

08/03/2023

Jason W.

United States

Healthy spawn to over the substrate

Did a wood chip lasagna bed and it has vigorous growth.

08/05/2023

North Spore

Thanks for sharing, Jason! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

Organic Nameko Mushroom Sawdust Spawn