{"title":"Mushroom Substrate","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMushroom Substrate – The Foundation for Growing Gourmet Mushrooms!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive Your Mushrooms the Nutrients and Growing Environment They Need to Thrive!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuccessful mushroom cultivation starts with the right growing medium! 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fungi break down as they grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRetains Moisture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Helps maintain the moisture levels mushrooms need throughout cultivation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports Different Mushroom Varieties:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Choose substrates suited to the nutritional requirements of your preferred mushroom species.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimplifies Cultivation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prepared substrates can reduce the time and effort required to begin growing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore Our Mushroom Substrate Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur collection includes 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Substrate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Commonly used for cultivating oyster mushrooms and other varieties that thrive on agricultural plant materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍄 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaster's Mix Substrate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A popular blend of hardwood sawdust and soy hulls used by gourmet mushroom growers, particularly for oyster mushrooms and lion's mane.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍄 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReady-to-Inoculate Substrate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Convenient prepared growing media that can save time and simplify the mushroom cultivation process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍄 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecialty Mushroom 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Only a thin layer of coco coir (1\/4 to 1\/2 inch) is necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn bulk substrate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e After rehydration (see instructions below) combine coco coir with other ingredients to your bulk recipe at the desired quantity. Pasteurize or sterilize after combination.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIMPORTANT: Dehydrated coco coir must be rehydrated and pasteurized before use. 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We then add asbestos-free, horticulture-grade, US-sourced \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/northspore.com\/collections\/substrate-supplements\/products\/bulk-vermiculite-fine-medium-for-mushroom-cultivation\"\u003evermiculite\u003c\/a\u003e and complete the trifecta with OMRI-approved gypsum. These components have a low bacterial load and low nitrogen levels making them less prone to contamination and ideal for beginner growers. The result is a perfect balanced substrate for mushroom spawn to prosper and fruit. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMoisture content: Each bag is optimally hydrated for fast colonization times and top yields.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpawn to bulk ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommended mixing 1 colonized grain spawn bag with 2-4 bags of CVG. 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We then add asbestos-free, horticulture-grade, US-sourced \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/northspore.com\/collections\/substrate-supplements\/products\/bulk-vermiculite-fine-medium-for-mushroom-cultivation\"\u003evermiculite\u003c\/a\u003e and complete the trifecta with OMRI-approved gypsum. These components have a low bacterial load and low nitrogen levels making them less prone to contamination and ideal for beginner growers. The result is a perfect balanced substrate for mushroom spawn to prosper and fruit. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMoisture content: Each bag is optimally hydrated for fast colonization times and top yields.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpawn to bulk ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommended mixing 1 colonized grain spawn bag with 2-4 bags of CVG. (Higher inoculation rates may improve your success.)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52325733400871,"sku":"EQUIP-CVG-5LB","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/9693\/8535\/files\/sterile-substrate-cvg-coco-vermiculite-gypsum-sterile-bulk-substrate-1202701299.png?v=1791996953"},{"product_id":"bulk-hardwood-dowels-for-mushroom-plug-spawn","title":"Bulk Hardwood Dowels for Mushroom Plug Spawn","description":"\u003cp\u003eNorth Spore's Bulk Hardwood Dowels provide a pure, natural foundation for creating custom mushroom plug spawn. These chemical-free, kiln-dried dowels are precisely engineered for reliable mycelial colonization.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach 1-inch fluted hardwood dowel is untreated beyond kiln drying, ensuring no chemical interference with delicate mycelial growth. Their non-sterilized, un-inoculated state offers complete control for growers to introduce their preferred mushroom cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for outdoor mushroom log cultivation, these dowels become the vehicle for transforming logs and stumps into productive mushroom habitats. Outdoor growers can craft their own specialized plug spawn to suit specific species and environmental conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a raw ingredient, these dowels embody North Spore's commitment to providing quality materials for accessible mushroom growing. They support a variety of mushroom growing tools and inoculation methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fluted design assists with optimal substrate integration and moisture retention, facilitating robust mycelial run. This promotes a higher success rate for successful mushroom production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUtilize these hardwood dowels to begin your custom mushroom plug spawn projects, enabling sustainable and productive outdoor mushroom cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"500 plugs","offer_id":52325733630247,"sku":"EQUIP-PLUGS-500","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2500 plugs","offer_id":52325733663015,"sku":"EQUIP-PLUGS-2500","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/9693\/8535\/files\/cultivating-tools-fluted-hardwood-dowels-for-mushroom-plug-spawn-29605840617574.jpg?v=1791996960"},{"product_id":"cvg-monotub-refill-kit","title":"CVG Monotub Refill Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur CVG Monotub Refill Kit includes everything you need for a successful monotub grow. 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We've also included self-adhesive filters, designed to keep out foreign spores and other contaminants while maintaining proper humidity, airflow, and gas exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach \u003cu\u003eCVG\u003c\/u\u003e Boomr Bin refill kit includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(2) CVG Sterile Substrate (5 lbs each)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Organic Sterilized Grain Bag with Injection Port (3 lbs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(2) Sheets of 1\" \u0026amp; 2\" self-adhesive filters \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Myco Coco compressed coco coir (3.4L)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpawn to bulk ratio: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommended mixing 1 colonized grain spawn bag with 2 CVG bags. 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