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Dowel (Plug) Spawn
Dowel spawn is used to inoculate logs and tree stumps with the mushroom mycelium. The mushroom fungus is growing on the wooden dowel. After drilling a hole into a log the dowel is inserted into the hole. The mushroom fungus grows off the dowel and colonizes the log. (Mushroom variety and log type need to be matched to ensure success.) Packets come with instructions. Instructions may be view now by clicking on instructions at the bottom of the page.
Variety Pack - 50 Dowels
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Price: $35.00
The variety pack contains 5 types of mushroom dowels. 10 Shiitake plugs, 10 Grey Oyster plugs, 10 Maitake, (Hen of the Woods) plugs , 10 Hericium plugs, 10 Reishi plugs. You may substitute any in the Variety Pack individually, if you place the substitution in the note section during check out. Be sure to note which variety you want removed and added.
Oyster - 10 Dowel Pack
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In Stock:Yes
Price: $9.00
This packet contains 10 dowels to inoculate a log or stump.
Shiitake - 10 Dowel Pack
0.50
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Price: $9.00
This packet contains 10 dowels to inoculate a log or stump.
Maitake - 10 Dowel Pack
0.50
In Stock:Yes
Price: $9.00
This packet contains 10 dowels to inoculate a log or stump.
Hericium - 10 Dowel Pack
0.50
In Stock:Yes
Price: $9.00
This packet contains 10 dowels to inoculate a log or stump.
Reishi - 10 Dowel Pack
0.50
In Stock:Yes
Price: $9.00
This packet contains 10 dowels to inoculate a log or stump.
Dowel spawn is a wood dowel that has the mushroom mycelium growing inside it. It is used to inoculate dead tree stumps or logs. After drilling a hole in a log and tapping a dowel into it, the mushroom mycelium will grow from the dowel into the surrounding wood. Dowels are 5/16" diameter X 1" long.Most of the mushroom varieties grow best on newly cut hardwood or semi-hardwoods. A list of commonly used wood is included.(Most cannot be grown on Cypress, Juniper, Cedar, Redwood and Eucalyptus.) Dowels can be refrigerated for many weeks until used. Use 1-2 dowels per foot of log to be inoculated for best success. Inoculate only one type of mushroom on each log. Instructions on how to use them come with each packet.
Individual Packs (includes free shipping) - contain 10 dowels all of one mushroom variety. (USA 48 states only)
Variety Pack (includes free shipping) - contains 50 dowels - 10 dowels of each of the following five mushroom varieties are in each pack: 10 Oyster, 10 Shiitake, 10 Maitake, 10 Hericium, 10 Reishi. (USA 48 states only.)
Seasonal Product
Available from September 15 through April 30
Our products grow best in cooler months. It's too hot to ship and grow kits during the summer
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