Large Bag of Winecap Mushroom Spawn

11 Pounds of MycoHabitat Winecap Mushroom Spawn

The large pack of Winecap mushroom spawn is perfect for those looking to have a  perennial mushroom plot in their garden, and will cover a 100 square foot area.

Large Winecap Mushroom Spawn Product Description

You'll be sent an 11 lb bag of winecap mushroom spawn, and will need 2 straw bales and 2 yards of hydrated mulch, wood chips, or coarse sawdust (about 1 full pickup load). 

About Winecap Mushrooms 

Winecap mushrooms are delicious and extremely easy to grow. They are perennial so come back every year with very minimal work. They can be harvested from your garden, then simply sliced and sautéed in oil or butter for a scrumptious addition to every meal. We love them served with pasta, on top of meat, or simply by themselves.

Winecap Mushrooms can be planted anytime the ground is above freezing for at least a month. Southern states can start their winecap mushroom plot anytime throughout the year, while we recommend planting in the spring or early summer for Northern states. Northern states can start their mushroom plot in the late summer or fall (at least a month before the ground freezes), but they may not see mushrooms until the following year.

Detailed instructions will be sent along with your MycoHabitat Mushroom Spawn, but here are a few details on what to expect.

Local sawmills and tree trimming companies will often provide wood chips for a very reasonable price, otherwise they can be obtained from your local lawn and garden center. It is just fine if the wood chips are mixed with pine needles, small sticks, or other natural debris as long as the load is at least 50% wood chips.  

Pick an area of your property where your bed will be created.  The best locations for mushrooms are areas where moss grows, this means there is adequate moisture and the proper amount of shade.  

It's best to create your mushroom food plot just prior to rain or when the forecast is calling for a rainy period and the soil is above 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Create multiple layers of wood chips, presoaked straw, and spawn on your mushroom bed, alternating between wood chips, soaked straw, and MycoHabitat mushroom spawn similar to making a lasagna. The finished bed should be 4"-6"+ thick.

The amount of growth depends heavily on the amount of rain your area receives and the season.  Expect to see mushrooms anywhere from a few months to the following year after mushroom bed planting.  They will continue to grow as long as temperatures stay in the 50-80 degree range (when above or below this range, they go dormant and will reemerge when the temperature goes in range).