Organic Wine Cap Mushroom Sawdust Spawn
Organic Wine Cap Mushroom Sawdust Spawn
SKU:LGL-SAWDUST-SRA1
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Also known as the "Garden Giant," Wine Cap is a delicious mushroom with a mild, earthy flavor reminiscent of artichokes and potatoes. It's an ideal mushroom for beginners as it colonizes quickly and yields reliable flushes.
Wine Cap can fruit in as little as two months and will produce in the same bed for several years. Fresh woody material (like hardwood chips) can be added each year to maintain the health of the bed. Inoculated material from one bed can also be used as spawn to inoculate new beds!
Recommended use:
- Wine cap sawdust spawn is only recommended for use in outdoor beds.
- Wine cap sawdust spawn must be combined with a substrate (like wood chips) in order to fruit.
- Please note: Wine cap does not grow on logs.
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!
Product Details
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Product Category
Edibles
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Product Subcategory:
Mushrooms
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Botanical Name:
Stropharia rugoso-annulata
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Does Not Ship To:
AZ
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Shade
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Planting Directions
<h2>How to Plant and Care for Wine Cap Mushrooms (Stropharia rugosoannulata)</h2> <p>Follow these steps to establish a healthy outdoor Wine Cap mushroom bed using sawdust spawn:</p> <h2>Site Prep</h2> <ul> <li>Choose a spot with partial shade (under shrubs, trees, or among garden beds).</li> <li>Clear surface debris down to bare soil or grass. Do not dig into the ground.</li> <li>The site should have good contact with the soil, as mycelium interacts with native microbes.</li> </ul> <h2>Upon Receiving Spawn</h2> <ul> <li>Unpack immediately and unfold the bag top to allow air exchange.</li> <li>Ensure the filter patch is clear for mycelium to breathe.</li> </ul> <h2>Bed Construction (Covers ~16 sq ft per bag)</h2> <ul> <li>Spread a 1" layer of hardwood chips/sawdust mix (preferably fresh-cut; aged is okay).</li> <li>Break apart and evenly sprinkle the sawdust spawn over the layer.</li> <li>Cover with 2–3" more woody material (chips/sawdust mix).</li> </ul> <h2>Watering</h2> <ul> <li>Water thoroughly after setup to settle the layers.</li> <li>Keep the bed lightly moist but not soggy—check weekly, especially in dry weather.</li> <li>Do not overwater; mycelium needs oxygen as well as moisture.</li> </ul> <h2>Ongoing Care</h2> <ul> <li>Minimal maintenance needed once established.</li> <li>Mushrooms typically fruit in spring or fall, depending on conditions.</li> <li>Once you see pins (baby mushrooms), keep the bed evenly moist for best harvest.</li> </ul> <p>Harvest mushrooms when caps are still convex for best texture and flavor. Cut at the base; don’t pull.</p>
FAQs
<h2>FAQs – Organic Wine Cap Mushroom Sawdust Spawn</h2> <ul> <li> <strong>1. Where and how should I plant Wine Cap mushroom spawn?</strong><br> Wine Cap spawn is best used in outdoor garden beds with plenty of hardwood chips or straw. It doesn’t grow on logs or indoors. Mix the spawn evenly into a moist, shady bed with fresh woody material—hardwood chips work best—and keep it damp to encourage colonization. </li> <li> <strong>2. How long does it take for Wine Cap mushrooms to fruit?</strong><br> Under ideal conditions, Wine Cap mushrooms can fruit in as little as 2 months. Timing depends on temperature, moisture, and the health of the substrate. Once established, a single bed can keep producing mushrooms for several years with regular additions of fresh wood chips. </li> <li> <strong>3. Can I reuse Wine Cap spawn or spread it to other areas?</strong><br> Yes! Once your bed is fully colonized, you can dig up chunks of the white, thread-like mycelium and use it to inoculate new wood chip beds. It’s an easy way to expand your mushroom patch naturally. </li> <li> <strong>4. How do I care for the spawn when it arrives?</strong><br> Open the shipping box right away. Loosen the top of the bag to allow air in, and ensure the filter patch is clear so the mycelium can breathe. Store it in a cool, dark place if you’re not ready to plant immediately, but use it as soon as possible for best results. </li> <li> <strong>5. Do Wine Cap mushrooms need to be pollinated or harvested in a specific way?</strong><br> Mushrooms don’t require pollination, but timing is key for harvest. Pick Wine Caps when the caps are still convex and before the gills fully open for the best flavor and texture. Check beds regularly during fruiting season, especially after rains. </li> </ul>