Sawdust Spawn Complete Mushroom Log Kit

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North Spore's Sawdust Spawn Complete Mushroom Log Bundle includes everything you need to inoculate 15-20 logs. This kit is for the "sawdust spawn" method of mushroom log cultivation. It's an effective and time-efficient way to innoculate a large quantity of logs.

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Embark on a rewarding outdoor mushroom cultivation journey with North Spore's Sawdust Spawn Complete Mushroom Kit. Designed specifically for those looking to inoculate several logs, this comprehensive kit provides everything necessary to establish a thriving patch of edible mushrooms on hardwood logs.

This bundle includes a 5.5lb bag of sawdust spawn allowing you to inoculate 15-20 hardwood logs. Also included are four durable wax daubers and 2lbs of food-grade cheese wax. These tools are essential for sealing inoculated holes, protecting the mycelium from contaminants and desiccation, and ensuring optimal colonization.

Please note: you will need an angle grinder to take full advantage of this bundle. The angle grinder adapter allows you to attach the (included) 12mm drill bit to an angle grinder, transforming it into a tool that is ergonomically designed for drilling many inoculation points in your logs. It is possible to use the 12mm drill bit on a regular drill, the angle grinder is just more powerful and efficient.

Click here to download complete log growing instructions.

What's Included
  • 12mm Log Inoculation Drill Bit (compatible with thumb press)
  • Thumb Press Inoculation Tool
  • Angle Grinder Adapter
  • (4x) Sealing Wax Dauber
  • (2x) 1lb Bag Sealing Wax
  • 5.5lb bag Sawdust Spawn
  • Instruction Manual

Oyster Wood Compatability

BEST WOOD SPECIES: Aspen, Cottonwood, Tuliptree, Willow

OTHER SUITABLE SPECIES: Ailanthus, Alder, Basswood, Beech, Birch, Box Elder, Buckeye, Chinese Tallow, Elm Hackberry, Hophornbeam, Hard Maple, Soft Maple, Mulberry, Palm, Pear, Sassafrass, Sweetgum, Sycamore

AVOID: Ash, Hemlock, Oak

Lion's Mane Wood Compatibility

BEST WOOD SPECIES: Beech, Hornbeam, Hard Maple

OTHER SUITABLE SPECIES: Alder, Aspen, Birch, Black Walnut, Box Elder, Cherry, Chestnut, Cottonwood, Elm, Hackberry, Mulberry, Oak, Soft Maple, Sweetgum

AVOID: Hemlock, Pine

Shiitake Wood Compatibility

BEST WOOD SPECIES: Alder, Beech, Hophornbeam, Hornbeam, Hard Maple, Oak, Sweetgum

OTHER SUITABLE SPECIES: Basswood, Birch, Chestnut, Eucalyptus, Hickory, Soft Maple, Pecan, Sassafrass, Sycamore, Tuliptree, Tupelo, Willow

AVOID: Ash, Aspen, Black Walnut, Cherry, Cottonwood, Elm, Hemlock, Peach, Pear, Pine

How to use

Storage

If you don't plan to use immediately, you can refrigerate your spawn for up to 6 months

That's not mold, it's mycelium!

Your kit includes sawdust spawn colonized with mushroom mycelium. It may appear covered with a soft, white, mold-like substance - that's the mushroom mycelium! It is completely normal. The mycelium of some species is more prominent than others.

Inoculation

All of our species work well with the log and stump methods. Colonization may start producing in 4-12 months, though fruiting is dependent on environmental triggers.

Cautions & considerations

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.

FAQs

Spawn FAQ

Log Cultivation FAQ

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Extra wax

Extra wax ($3.50)

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Frequently Asked Questions

After inoculation, most logs take 6–12 months before producing their first flush of mushrooms. Colonization depends on temperature, moisture, and wood type. Once established, a log can fruit for 3–7 years.

Always use freshly cut, disease-free logs. Old or rotting wood may contain competing fungi or be too dry for successful colonization. Ideally, inoculate within 2–4 weeks of cutting.

Plug spawn (wooden dowels) is easier for beginners and ideal for smaller projects. Sawdust spawn is faster to colonize and more economical for larger batches or commercial growers.

Store logs in a shady, humid area close to the ground. In dry or hot weather, occasional watering or soaking can help maintain moisture. Avoid full sun or windy spots, which can cause bark cracking.

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Whether you’re growing mushrooms at home, in your garden, or at a commercial scale, we offer everything you need to cultivate success. We start with the highest-quality OMRI-listed ingredients, mix them in our state-of-the-art facility, and inoculate them in our custom-built lab, so you can rest easy knowing your product will yield the best results.

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