About Mushroom Spawn Store

1) We use more grain. We use certified organic whole rye, not animal feed or bird seed. It's the most expensive ingredient, but it also contains the most nutrition. That means more yield. In commercial cultivation, producers prefer bulk substrate for no other reason than cost. If grain was as cheap as compost or agricultural by-product, they would 100% use it. As for the home grower, we aren't looking for the most economical way to yield. We want the most yield for our small effort. The primary duty of the compost in our bags is a moisture reservoir. Mushrooms are 90% water after all. 2) Our compost is better. We keep it simple. Manure based compost, peat moss, coir fiber, calcium hydroxide to adjust the pH, and water. As stated above, for the home grower, compost is for holding water. It does offer a level of nutrition, but that is its secondary purpose. There is no reason to add nutritional supplements. The marginal increase in potential yield isn't worth the cost. It's a cheap gimmick that can't replace the grain. 3) Our process is better. We are one of the few, if not only, companies that seals the bags BEFORE we sterilize. Without the specialized equipment and knowledge this is not possible. If you were to try this at home it would lead to inevitable disaster. Exploded bags, a huge mess, and the loss of materials and time. Read their story