Outdoor Mushroom Patches™ need to be mixed into a bed of material such as soil, ash or hardwood chips (the type of material will depend on the mushroom being cultivated, and is not provided) and allowed to grow out and colonize the bed. Inoculations should take place between March and October in the Northern latitudes, year 'round in the Southern latitudes (as a basic rule of thumb, you should inoculate your outdoor mushroom beds at least one month before your first hard freeze). As the Mushroom Caretaker, your job is to monitor the condition of your Patch and water it according to the instructions. After the bed is fully colonized with mushroom mycelium (typically 9–12 months), mushrooms will begin to form.

The Shaggy Mane Mushroom Patch™
Shaggy Manes (Coprinus comatus) are delicious and widespread throughout the northern hemisphere. This particular strain comes from wild specimens collected in the San Juan Islands in Washington State. Shaggy Manes can be grown in a wide variety of composted materials, and favor rich soils, especially those of newly created lawns. Simply mix the mushroom spawn provided into a soil bed or compost pile, follow the watering instructions, and wait. Fruitings occur primarily in the Fall.

Features and Benefits

• Just mix the spawn into a soil bed or compost pile, water as instructed, and wait
• Expect to harvest in the fall after inoculating in spring or early fall
• Certified organic by the Washington State Department of Agriculture

Specifications

• Size Dimensions:  8" x 8" x 6"
• Weight:  6 lbs.
• Materials:  Mushroom spawn
• Key Features:  Fun and easy to grow