Outdoor Mushroom Beds | The Easiest Way to Grow Edible Mushrooms in Your Garden or Back Yard!

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North Spore visits Chuck from Shady Grove Farm in Western Maine, to see how he makes his outdoor mushroom beds. In this video we walk through making an outdoor woodchip bed inoculated with Nameko (Pholiota nameko) mushrooms, a composted animal manure bed for Almond Agaricus, and a simple straw bed for growing oyster mushrooms or wine caps or garden giant mushrooms (Stropharia rugosoannulata).
2:51 Making a wood chip bed for Nameko or Wine Caps
5:09 Making a composted manure bed for manure loving mushrooms (Agaricus, Shaggy Mane, etc.)
6:31 Making a straw bed for pink oyster mushrooms or wine caps (any variety of oyster mushroom will work with this method)
Below are links to substrate and spawn varieties that will work with the methods in the video!
Boomr Bag Manure Substrate: northspore.com/collections/st...
Nameko Grain Spawn: northspore.com/collections/gr...
Nameko Sawdust Spawn: northspore.com/collections/sa...
Wine Cap Spawn: northspore.com/collections/sa...
Pink Oyster Grain Spawn: northspore.com/collections/gr...
Pink Oyster Sawdust Spawn: northspore.com/collections/sa...
Almond Agaricus Spawn: northspore.com/collections/sa...
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@monikasturm2575 2 жыл бұрын

I found an oyster mushroom kit on clearance. So I did a tiny amount of research and used the grain and some straw to fill some baskets just to see what happened. It worked and caused a new hobby to form. Now I have three different types growing inside and outside.

@NorthSpore 2 жыл бұрын

Woohoo!

@Beinhartwie1chopper Жыл бұрын

Das läuft ja prima!

@TheOriginalGenghis Жыл бұрын

How many times can you keep harvesting if you keep adding substrate?

@rickytorres9089 Жыл бұрын

@@TheOriginalGenghis As long as the mushrooms are fed with substrate, don't get out-ran, are not allowed to dry out/get soaked, etc they should keep producing for you. sealed logs are apparently able to produce for several years or longer for that very reason.

@OrgasmikGraphicz Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing I needed this info

@swagkillayolonoscopesgg 7 ай бұрын

The mushroom hobby alone saved my life. It gave me an escape from my day to day hardships and always left me with happiness and a strive to learn more. I wish everyone luck on their journey cultivating mushrooms! Theres so much joy to have in it.

@matthew2531 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely love you

@devilsadvocate1338 Ай бұрын

It's a beautiful thing

@speshulgay 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve recently become a bit obsessed with mushrooms. It hit me out of nowhere. There’s so many colors and types of fungi it’s just so cool how they share nutrients and interconnect. I can’t wait to have my very own patch of land one of these days to grow these. You guys are living my dream.

@NorthSpore 3 жыл бұрын

Love to hear it! Let us know if you have any questions.

@porkfied Жыл бұрын

Same here, they are expensive and their are so many it really is amazing.

@harchankostudioandacademy8895 4 жыл бұрын

Your production values are way ahead of average youtube howtos. Music is not constant or annoying. You edit it down so we see the important info quickly. You don't spend too much time showing stuff being done but what you show is artful and concise. I am very impressed. I enjoyed it. Thanks for the great info.

@NorthSpore 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it! Let us know if you have any questions, we're here to help!

@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885 3 жыл бұрын

@@NorthSpore anyone grow Shiitake in grass THATCH. 'natch. ??

@isawgodman 11 ай бұрын

@@NorthSporehi I live in Austria and I would like to plant mushrooms in my garden...could u please guide me with the material and what to plan in this time of the year?

@jleet9758 Жыл бұрын

Just recieved my wine caps and morels are soon on the way. Just got wine caps tucked into their new home and I can not wait to see these guys come alive. I am so excited. Thank you North Spore for being so great at what you do and making it possible for others to take a leap of faith in doing for themselves.

@ryckebrown7070 2 жыл бұрын

I really like this video because he doesn't use cardboard or newspaper under mulch and includes leaves in the list of materials. Leaves are my basic mulch, with compost on top to sprout seeds, and all I have to add is wood, like the twisty willow twigs that constantly fall off our huge tree, wood waste, and maybe wood chips. I used newspaper and cardboard under mulch for 20 years. But two years of gardening other people's yards showed me that the cellulose layer either was quickly consumed by worms or was not consumed and stopped the flow of water and nutrients to the soil. It either had no effect, or it was pernicious. 2 inches of wood chips will stop weed seeds smaller than 1/8 inch.

@NorthSpore 2 жыл бұрын

This is great advice and I'm going to take it into account!

@bethatz252 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your great videos. I live in Minnesota (zone 4), so I appreciate your comments on growing in cold climates.

@NorthSpore 3 жыл бұрын

Reach out with questions anytime!

@Eusantdac 2 жыл бұрын

Me again lol My Nameko mushrooms came-out!! I was expecting them to pop-up in like September-October but no, I actually cooked and ate some two days ago. I am so happy!! Thank You guys. As a first time experiment of growing mushrooms outside, this was an amazing experience. Gonna bother You guys for more spores next spring. Cheers!

@NorthSpore 2 жыл бұрын

That is great to hear! So glad you are enjoying your bounty. Reach out anytime!

@walterkeyton5806 2 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say that I love your videos and you are definitely teaching me a lot. I appreciate it.

@Taldaran Жыл бұрын

I have a wet backyard greenbelt area. Great idea!

@daireocleirigh4994 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't found allot of info regarding wine cap working on composted animal manure, so its great to hear you mention it works well. Thanks :)

@NorthSpore 3 жыл бұрын

No problem!

@karperman14 3 жыл бұрын

This is awesome! Will definitely look into growing oyster mushrooms and/or wine caps.

@NorthSpore 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help answer questions along the way!

@supernovadust1028 2 жыл бұрын

Great quality info and straight to the point. Thank you guys!

@thewildingslanding 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. This is the first video of yours I've watched. I'm looking for a few types to grow, as easy as possible, for zone 9b in Florida. I love this in ground method, being off grid, this makes sense.

@NorthSpore 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Florida is a great place for heat loving Pink Oysters and Wine Cap is a popular choice all around due to its large fruiting temperature range.

@scottfletcher1956 4 жыл бұрын

This is awesome guys. Keep it simple. Just found your site recently and we ordered some tinctures. Keep it up.

@NorthSpore 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support!

@zhuanjifarms5050 Ай бұрын

Glad I stayed to the end to get that tasty funk groove.

@azsunburns Ай бұрын

Is there a love button?? I'm in Arizona on two acres with over 100 trees. We constantly have access to hardwood lumber, old logs, bales of straw, goat poo, chicken poo & awesome well water. We garden & play outside daily. Frequently we find mushrooms popping up in our trees, grounds, flower beds, etc. I've wanted to grow for almost a decade but never had the right area or supplies. I bought a pink oyster kit for the hell of it & thought, why the hell wouldn't this grow outside? Then this video popped up in my feed! Algorithm gods fulfill my crazyheart grow whims again!! ❤

@grgebintegratedfarm 2 жыл бұрын

Great low tech ways of starting mushrooms outdoors. Thanks for sharing your video.

@ElenaHaskins 4 жыл бұрын

Very interesting. Thank you. Thank you also for including subject/time indicators.

@NorthSpore 4 жыл бұрын

No problem! Thank you for watching!

@themushroomcircle-3995 4 жыл бұрын

I notice the ferns and the fir trees near the patch, I guess the climate must be already very conductive for mushrooms, even the wild ones.

@NorthSpore 3 жыл бұрын

Humid and warm conditions can go a long way!

@corvo9249 3 жыл бұрын

I love that old mill building with the waterfall view.

@NorthSpore 3 жыл бұрын

Isn't it such a beautiful sight? We are lucky to be able to enjoy it every day!

@supriyomandal762 4 ай бұрын

Very nice explanation, I am growing oyester mushroom in an outside bed... It's been almost 2 weeks, and I can actually see the mycelium spread and the mycelium chunk through the gaps in the straw,it is very fascinating and exciting to watch them grow with little bit of attention from my side. Waiting for them to fruit.Love from India

@aflockofbeagles8219 3 жыл бұрын

Holy smokes!!! Those are beautiful!!! 😲

@NorthSpore 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support!

@justaddmusclecom 4 жыл бұрын

Wow this is awesome, I need to start growing some mushrooms this year. 🙌🏼🙏🏼🤩

@NorthSpore 3 жыл бұрын

Reach out with questions anytime!

@jeep4ron 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative.. 👍 I need to try some of these beds. I will look into buying some of your product. Have a fantastic day..!!

@NorthSpore 3 жыл бұрын

Reach out with questions anytime!

@maxfeasey2151 4 жыл бұрын

You guys rock, keep these videos coming !

@NorthSpore 4 жыл бұрын

We will! Thanks for watching and the for the kind words!

@nancyplants757 4 жыл бұрын

Cool video! I'm glad I found you guys!

@NorthSpore 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support!

@dankyypants3397 Жыл бұрын

Everything looks good! And so easy to make the beds too! Love it! Let nature take the wheel

@NorthSpore Жыл бұрын

That's the plan!

@carolyn9547 Жыл бұрын

Can't wait to start.

@edithattreed4762 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I quite like the way you are growing mushrooms

@SugeryGold 4 жыл бұрын

Very excited for all these new videos

@NorthSpore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We are trying to keep them coming!

@paoemantega8793 4 жыл бұрын

this is a cool video, well produced and interesting content. Thank you

@NorthSpore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching it! Think you'll try growing mushrooms in beds?

@paoemantega8793 4 жыл бұрын

@@NorthSpore Yes, I would like to try this in my garden

@ThatBritishHomestead Жыл бұрын

Ooooo I’m growing mushrooms in the garden this year I honestly can’t wait I’m so excited!! It’s really really cool that you can grow them yourself

@NorthSpore Жыл бұрын

That's excellent to hear! I'm really excited to get started with my mushroom projects as well.

@ThatBritishHomestead Жыл бұрын

@@NorthSpore I’ve never grown them outside before! I’m hoping it works well!

@miriamendres7415 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We are making a lifestyle change from a city in Australia to a one acre bush block in another state of Australia. One of the things that we have been interested in are mushrooms. This seems like it is very low cost.

@NorthSpore 4 жыл бұрын

It's very low cost and effective. It's a great introduction to outdoor mushroom growing.

@passionateforager4439 4 жыл бұрын

I know AU has many climates, but if you are in a dry , hot area it will take more attention than the NE US

@OakKnobFarm 4 жыл бұрын

So glad I found this channel. I'm in eastern NH, so nearly identical climate to western Maine. These techniques should work perfect New subscriber!

@NorthSpore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub! Good luck with your grow!

@OakKnobFarm 4 жыл бұрын

@@NorthSpore Thanks! You'll know when we start: I buy local. My wife and I will drive up for spawn and say hello :)

@Nicolas111 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing stuff! Peace and blessings to all mushrooms lovers and others alike🌊💕

@NorthSpore 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it!

@FarmingStationTV 4 жыл бұрын

Wow this method is interesting. I am planning to do such. thanks I found your channel. New friend here. Keep it up.

@NorthSpore 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support!

@hughcourchesne4351 3 жыл бұрын

So great guys. Keep the videos coming.

@NorthSpore 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, we sure will!

@greendeane1 2 жыл бұрын

Westsbrook Maine... I went to college in Gorham when it was the University of Maine (but the best Pizza was in Westbrook.) Now I grow mushrooms in Florida.

@NorthSpore 2 жыл бұрын

I like to call Downtown Westbrook the Pizza Mile!

@The_Kayak_Guy. 2 жыл бұрын

Spectacular show, thank you for the tips.

@NorthSpore 2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@kentbyron7608 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent communication skills! Bravo presentation. Gratitude!

@NorthSpore 3 жыл бұрын

Mush love!

@catjuggler953 4 жыл бұрын

This is great- can't wait to try!

@NorthSpore 3 жыл бұрын

Let us know if you have any questions!

@kenwolf6293 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video us Brits hardly no anything about mushrooms and I used to walk in the woods passing so many edible ones and not know it..I'd have my book but was so wary so missed many I have the perfect place under holly trees in the shade I've been saving organic material all year in a compost bin..now I know which ones to buy and get started ty all and wish me luck..

@NorthSpore 4 жыл бұрын

Good luck! once you learn your mushroom species walking in the woods will never be the same!

@InJusticeAustralia Жыл бұрын

cool! i d never learnt about mushies except those funny ones.. 😂

@agsmith001 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for reminding me to go water my logs :)

@NorthSpore 2 жыл бұрын

Me too! It's been very dry in Maine.

@agsmith001 2 жыл бұрын

@@NorthSpore do you ever dunk them?

@TheShift_OfEnergy Жыл бұрын

Gr8 stuff. Today found loads of rotten huge wild mushrooms on the way back ive been thinking about this idea.

@danno1800 4 жыл бұрын

Really nice ideas! Thank you - I’ve subscribed.

@NorthSpore 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome! Feel free to reach out with questions!

@ChristyLynnMiles 3 ай бұрын

Very informative and basic instructions for us beginners

@twosaintsfarm4758 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks guys!

@NorthSpore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@blackheartgaming6121 Жыл бұрын

I’d like to see a long range growing of mushrooms like how people till the land for very long rows of corn for example but without the tilling for mushrooms

@willeschberger6754 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! These are great techniques for the broke ass college students like me

@NorthSpore 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Making outdoor beds is one of the most cost effective ways of growing edible mushrooms at home.

@PeterHollingshead 3 жыл бұрын

Same 😆

@Stephen_Eee 3 жыл бұрын

Just wait till you graduate and join the "newly poor" I mean unless you chose wisely when your advisor offered you the Grail, I mean your major. . .

@Nicolas111 3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@OldReddingFarm 4 жыл бұрын

wow super super cool thank you for sharing

@NorthSpore 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support!

@natalinegloriana3430 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my GOD! It looks like the view from Harvest moon game in Fall! I really want to pick them by myself!

@NorthSpore 3 жыл бұрын

Grab yourself a mushroom ID book like Mushrooms Demystified and get started!

@galbraithlane5879 3 жыл бұрын

Hello pretty

@misskriss848 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, very inciteful. Thanks!

@NorthSpore 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support! Reach out with questions anytime!

@nevereverforever0010-uf9su 8 ай бұрын

OMG!!!! when I move and have my own soace, i SOOOOOOOO will be doin this yes! thanks for sharing

@Idontwantachannel67 2 жыл бұрын

Got some wine caps from you guys, followed the instructions and glad to see that I did it right! Looking forward to the fall and harvest!!! Thanks for mentioning the Almond mushrooms… will also branch out with those as the climate here is Mediterranean. Super Stoked!!! Thx 🙏 PS where can I get an awesome North Spore t-shirt? #winecaps #medclimate #growyourownfungusamongus #mushrooms #northspore

@NorthSpore 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help! You can find our merch here: northspore.com/collections/gear

@Sol308Yoga 4 ай бұрын

This is SUCH a great company- I fully trust them, and they have given me a lot of great info. HIGHLY SUGGESTED!!

@NorthSpore 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@andylee484 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Can you start a new bed without buying new spawns by using the mycelium from the established bed or will the quality deteriorates after awhile ?

@NorthSpore 4 жыл бұрын

That usually works and works especially well with Wine Cap. Just take a shovel full of your myceliated bed and mix it into your raw chips or straw. I haven't tried to do this with Namekos or Almond Agaricus but I imagine it would work. One of the great things about growing mushrooms in beds is how easy it is to spread them!

@stevensonrojas1747 2 жыл бұрын

There are several tips to try pick the best type - there are lots available. grow them in the best environment - some eg oyster muchrooms like cool humid areas and can be put outside (I discovered these and the reasons they work on Gregs Mushroom Grower site )

@Nembula 2 жыл бұрын

So I got my Wine Cap spore in April. Had it in the garden in early May. The mycelium looked terrific in July. By August end I was starting to fret at no results. I blamed my site. I blamed the small furry and feathered garden visitors. Heck I even blamed the gardener which I almost never do. Then one glorious September morning found my garden walkway festooned with beautiful deep red mushrooms. I am guessing we are getting close to having picked two bushel now. I wasn't ready for the volume! Thank you!

@NorthSpore 2 жыл бұрын

Love to hear it! They are pretty heat tolerant but really prefer to fruit in cooler temps so you may see another flush again this fall!

@toddovall2389 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid!

@NorthSpore 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support!

@reallyshotty 4 жыл бұрын

Such a helpful video

@NorthSpore 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so! Thanks for watching!

@ThePerimeters 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I'm in the south. I think i can take advantage of most of these. Thank you🤗🤗🤗🤗

@NorthSpore 4 жыл бұрын

Good luck with your grows!

@DeeB17 Жыл бұрын

very cool i love it. definitely trying this in the spring! any ballpark numbers on yield per bag with these methods? and how long will they produce?

@petermarsh4993 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful, thanks.

@rayyanali4471 3 жыл бұрын

Thats a super convenient natural topography.

@NorthSpore 3 жыл бұрын

Truly is a fantastic farm!

@AngieMeadKing Жыл бұрын

That's awesome

@AlyxGlide 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@NorthSpore 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@amerikarma 4 жыл бұрын

BRILLIANCE !!

@NorthSpore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@brian48williams 4 жыл бұрын

For wine caps when do you recommend to start a new bed? March or April? Would I get a fall fruiting?

@NorthSpore 4 жыл бұрын

Either of those months work well. You're likely to get summer and fall fruitings

@jamesbell1606 4 жыл бұрын

I'm here in NW New Brunswick, Canada. Love your videos. Thanks for this one!

@NorthSpore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and for watching!

@Dycgcch 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome simple video just what I needed to know thank you. Btw can you use any wood chips?(additives free of course).

@NorthSpore 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support! Hardwood chips are best, avoid conifers.

@headrushmag 4 жыл бұрын

This is awesome! Do you have any resources available about good outdoor mushroom varieties for specific climates? I'm in portland Oregon, and curious what could be a long-lasting mushroom to try for my first go at it.

@NorthSpore 4 жыл бұрын

I'd start with blue oysters or wine caps. Either will do well in coastal Oregon and both are very prolific producers that should give plenty of flushes.

@millicentrowan 3 жыл бұрын

This is so great! I can't decide between wine cap and oyster; can you grow wine caps and oysters right next to each other outdoors?

@NorthSpore 3 жыл бұрын

You certainly can and you certainly should! I wouldn't mix them into one bed, but separate beds next to each other should be fine.

@dirtyrootslaboratory4503 4 жыл бұрын

so helpful! thanks guys

@NorthSpore 3 жыл бұрын

Reach out with questions anytime!

@ChristyS6959 3 жыл бұрын

I just harvested golden oysters! They are so yummy!

@NorthSpore 3 жыл бұрын

Woohoo!

@TessyTest19 4 жыл бұрын

Love mushrooms!!

@NorthSpore 4 жыл бұрын

We do too! Have you ever grown them at home?

@TessyTest19 4 жыл бұрын

@@NorthSpore No, but I plan to. My garden is almost ready for a woodchip mulch, and i will inoculate a few areas with edible mushrooms!!

@iuliana1813 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you! I wonder, how do I keep other wild, poisonous mushrooms to infiltrate ? I think I had some amanitas in my garden due to heavy daily rains last month. I'd like to try and I try to learn. Thank you!

@NorthSpore 3 жыл бұрын

Other fungi will try to compete with your outdoor beds, but our species are vigorous and a strong mycelium will go a long way! You may want to consider creating your beds in a different area than where the amanitas are thriving. If you are growing outside, we strongly suggest you look into mushroom identification by using an ID key found in a book like Mushrooms Demystified northspore.com/collections/mushroom-books/products/mushrooms-demystified-david-arora

@iuliana1813 3 жыл бұрын

@@NorthSpore Thank you! I'll do that.

@salvitoregachione1237 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Wish I still lived in Maine.

@NorthSpore 4 жыл бұрын

Come back!

@JahRasta01 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. I've used on of your mushroom kits before and it worked out really well. I live in a small, shady aparment that has a small balcony. Is this outdoor operation something I can replicate in a planter box? Thank you for your help.

@NorthSpore 2 жыл бұрын

You can certainly use containers to grow in! Laundry baskets, buckets, and pots are all vessels commonly used for grows. Check out this article on our site to get a good idea: northspore.com/pages/mushroom-garden

@JahRasta01 2 жыл бұрын

@@NorthSpore Thanks for the reply. I will check it out.

@StephenS-2024 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this.

@NorthSpore 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support!

@David196 Жыл бұрын

Hello there! Quick question: Are the substrates used here pasteurized, sterilized or "just as is"?

@kerriofczarzakkfofczarzak3343 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!!!

@jim1550 4 жыл бұрын

New sub to this channel. How would you guys minimize insects that eat the mushrooms in a 7a zone?

@NorthSpore 3 жыл бұрын

Diatomaceous earth is an option but it needs to be reapplied due to washing away with waterings.

@katherynefrantz684 2 жыл бұрын

I found this video super helpful thank you for posting it. If I grow oyster mushrooms outside and make a flower bed for them do I have to remove all the grass or can I just layer the straw on top?

@NorthSpore 2 жыл бұрын

You can layer right on top!

@dpurcell100 4 жыл бұрын

This looks easy. Can you use use coffee grounds for this method in a bed as the substrate with the straw? And mix in the mycelium?

@NorthSpore 3 жыл бұрын

It's definitely worth looking into the species you want to grow to make sure coffee grounds and straw are the preferred substrate. While Oyster Mushrooms love straw, Wine Cap prefers hardwood chips, and so on.

@ted.cruz.is.the.zodiac.killer. 4 жыл бұрын

Is there a good food source to re inoculate the substrate with each season? Or do you have to make a new bed when it runs out?

@NorthSpore 3 жыл бұрын

It's good to add fresh material (whatever you used to build the bed) once a year to maintain your bed.

@beckybartovics6425 4 жыл бұрын

planning to do this this year

@NorthSpore 4 жыл бұрын

excellent. Let us know how it turns out!

@andrewgreen2986 3 жыл бұрын

I am planning on doing some beds in our backyard for next summer. We live in the Charlotte, NC area. The tree's in our backyard are Ash and Pine. Not sure if that will have an adverse affect. Also would like any recommendations for the type of fungi that would grow best. I plan on doing 2-3 beds as most of our backyard is shaded and clear.

@NorthSpore 3 жыл бұрын

Oysters and Wine Cap are great options for outdoor beds! Oyster mushrooms prefer straw over hardwood chips, which are better for Wine Cap. No adverse affect with the trees, it's great to have shade!

@zamliyanage 4 жыл бұрын

It's really informative. Thanks North Spore. Can oyster mushroom be survived in nothern climates like zone 2b? Can i make my oyster mushroom spawn bottles in pasteurized saw dust?

@NorthSpore 3 жыл бұрын

Certain species may be more cold tolerant than others. Pink Oysters love the warmth and would die out in the cold, for example. You can definitely use that method!

@boobrowsky 4 жыл бұрын

once i diged in to the soil old discarded bale of oysters on woodchips with some sawdust, straw, and bunch of rye bran, it kept giving fruits for next two years after each rain or good watering, not to much kgs but for personal use good one

@NorthSpore 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome work! You can continue to add fresh material to your bed every year to encourage more flushes.

@jiminyme 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I've tried a few times with oysters and no luck. I'm wondering about the amount of sunlight necessary. Is full shade too much? I'm in Central Maine, BTW. Thanks!

@NorthSpore 3 жыл бұрын

Hey neighbor! We recommend partial shade, all mushrooms need is ambient light!

@charljacobs3612 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative video. I assume the different substrates weren't pasteurized because the mushrooms were grown outside? I've never grown, but I've seen some indoor grow vids where the growers pasteurize the substrate

@NorthSpore 2 жыл бұрын

Correct, no need to pasteurize or sterilize outside.

@safiyadarius2659 8 ай бұрын

Great! I love this video. What mushrooms are great for tropical climates? I live in the caribbean and I want to grow my own mushrooms.

@christiensgarden3325 3 жыл бұрын

Great video

@NorthSpore 3 жыл бұрын

Mush love! Reach out with questions anytime!

@leighwix612 2 жыл бұрын

Good day, I am hoping to start an outdoor mushroom bed for some Lion's Mane spores I have and am curious if you know what type of substrate would be best? I also have some Pink Oyster spores and was excited to see that straw is going to work well for them, so thank you for sharing that in this video!

@NorthSpore 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! Lion's mane does best when inoculated into logs or using the totem method on logs as well! They can be grown in sterilized sawdust fruiting blocks as well indoors. You could try to grow them in beds, but the fruits tend to come out much smaller when grown in this way! All in all, lion's mane prefers woodier substrates.

@leighwix612 2 жыл бұрын

@@NorthSpore Thank you for the information! Wishing you all happy days & safe roads

@jonathanlee2731 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the information! I live in the pacific northwest where there are a lot of conifer trees. If I build mushroom beds near them, will they affect the growth? Specifically, some of the best seeming areas are near western red cedars and douglas firs. I can use hardwood chips and straw but will dropping needles and the chemicals from the cedar trees in the ground inhibit the growth?

@NorthSpore 3 жыл бұрын

Great question! Since you're creating such an ideal environment in the bed, you don't have to worry about the nearby cedars and conifers. While mushrooms wouldn't grow on a log project with those trees, building a bed near them should be fine!

@cacogenicist 2 жыл бұрын

@@NorthSpore - One thing to keep in mind in the PNW, summers are very dry and sometimes crazy hot these days (116F in Portland, OR, last summer!) -- unlike Maine. Quite a bit more watering would be required, I suppose.

@jadenbroadway173 4 жыл бұрын

Really think you guys are doing a pretty cool thing.

@NorthSpore 3 жыл бұрын

Mush love!

@Bloomcycle 10 ай бұрын

We used to get the best mushrooms on the golf course greens about 20 ft into the forest tree line

@ronaldknight6653 Жыл бұрын

Great FYI...I have been wanting to grow shrooms for the family but wanted to utilize natural conditions and as low tech as possible.

@petset77 4 жыл бұрын

Here in southern Colorado, the straw available is usually barley straw. Would you think that would be a good base to grow oysters? ....and what about adding coffee grinds?

@The_Diminished 4 жыл бұрын

Steve W should be fine, but be sure to research

@NorthSpore 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Let us know how your project went!