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I recently discovered my love for growing mushrooms at home. The process is incredibly easy(at least for the varieties I have grown) and you can yield a large harvest. I discovered North Spore after using one of their Spray and Go kits and I had much success.
About North Spore:
North Spore is located in Portland, Maine, and offers premium sawdust, plug, and grain spawn, mushroom grow kits, fruiting blocks, sterile substrates, and medicinal mushroom supplements. They offer something for all levels of growers and both home and commercial growers.
The BlocksBox:
The BlocksBox is a monthly subscription that delivers three ready-to-grow 5 lb. fruiting block mushroom grow kits. You save 25% off retail purchasing this way and get to enjoy mushrooms all year round!
They offer two different versions of The BlocksBox.
- The ‘Explorer’ Box is for those interested in growing beginner-friendly species such as Lion’s Mane, Blue Oyster, Golden Oyster, Snow Oyster, and Italian Oyster.
- The ‘Discovery’ Box features a mixture of both beginner-friendly and intermediate species such as Lion’s Mane, Blue Oyster, Golden Oyster, Snow Oyster, Italian Oyster, Chestnut, King Trumpet, Black King, and Pioppino.
The BlocksBox is inspired by CSA’s and not only supports North Spore but also allows you to grow mushrooms in your own home!
My Experience:
I am not going to lie, at first, I felt really intimidated but the process was super simple and pretty hands-off. The blocks have already had one flush and am working on a second as I write this. I am growing 3 types of oyster mushrooms: Pink, Golden, and Italian.
The process has been incredibly easy and does not require a boom room or other supplies. I have been growing mine in a shed.
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