Blue Oyster
A fast-growing starting point for a first indoor project.
Growing environment: Cooler to moderate indoor conditions
Fruiting substrate: Straw or hardwood-based substrate
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Wine Cap suits an outdoor bed project. Start by making clean spawn from the culture before establishing the bed.
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Pink Oyster
A fast-growing choice for a warm growing space. Do not refrigerate the culture.
Growing environment: Warm indoor conditions
Fruiting substrate: Straw or supplemented hardwood
Lion's Mane
A good next step when you can manage humidity and fresh air.
Growing environment: Cooler to moderate indoor conditions
Fruiting substrate: Supplemented hardwood blocks
Shiitake
Choose this if you are comfortable with a slower block-growing project.
Growing environment: Moderate indoor conditions
Fruiting substrate: Supplemented hardwood blocks
Pioppino
A step beyond oysters for growers with a controlled fruiting space.
Growing environment: Moderate indoor conditions
Fruiting substrate: Supplemented hardwood blocks
Reishi
A slower project; airflow and growing conditions affect antler or conk form.
Growing environment: Moderate to warm indoor conditions
Fruiting substrate: Hardwood-based blocks
Turkey Tail
For growers ready to manage a wood-loving species and fan-shaped growth.
Growing environment: Moderate conditions
Fruiting substrate: Hardwood-based substrate
Wine Cap
An outdoor bed project. First establish clean spawn; do not inject the syringe directly into a garden bed.
Growing environment: Seasonal outdoor conditions
Fruiting substrate: Wood-chip or straw beds, after spawn preparation
Cordyceps Militaris
A specialist project for growers experienced with sterile technique and controlled conditions.
Growing environment: Controlled indoor conditions
Fruiting substrate: Prepared sterile Cordyceps media
A starting point for your grow. Check the product’s requirements before ordering.