Wine Cap Sawdust Spawn

Also known as the ‘Garden Giant’ for their impressive size, these mushrooms have an earthy taste similar to artichokes and potatoes. Ideal for both novice and seasoned chefs as their firm, meaty texture holds up well in various cooking methods, from sautéing and grilling to roasting and braising. Wine Cap mushrooms are an excellent choice for home gardeners and mushroom enthusiasts because of quick colonization rates and abundant harvests.Colonization Rate: Wine Caps are fast colonizers. Spring inoculated beds may fruit in 1–3 months, and containers in less time than that. Beds can produce infinitely, provided conditions are met for perennialization and adequate substrate is added yearly.Optimal Growing Conditions: Fruiting temperatures ranging from 50–70°F (10–21°C). Wine Caps grow dependably on hardwood wood chips such as Soft Maple, Poplar, Box Elder, and Magnolia. In some cases, they can tolerate up to 50% softwood and tend to perform better in beds with a diverse range of particle sizes, including a mix of sawdust and wood chips. It’s advisable to avoid using large branches or pieces of wood as they take longer to colonize and may create excessive air space in the bed. See our chart: Substrate Types for Growing Mushrooms for more information.Usage Recommendation: Wine Cap sawdust spawn is only suitable for outdoor beds or top-fruiting containers.NOTE: This product is not a standalone mushroom grow kit. To induce fruiting, Wine Cap sawdust spawn must be combined with a substrate, such as straw (not hay), hardwood chips, or sawdust.Bag Weight: 5.5 lb. USDA Certified Organic.