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Selecting the right substrate is a key element in successful mushroom cultivation. Our Substrate Compatibility Guide is your go-to resource for understanding which substrate works best for different mushroom varieties. Whether you’re cultivating oyster mushrooms, shiitake, or lion’s mane, this guide will help you make informed choices, ensuring optimal growth conditions and bountiful harvests. Let’s delve into the world of substrates and unlock the potential of your mushroom cultivation journey.

Type of Mushroom Optimal Substrate Alternative Substrate(s)
Blue Oyster Mushroom Grow Kit 6 Oyster Mushrooms Woodlovers Hardwood (sawdust/chips/logs), Straw, Coffee Grounds
lion's mane growing on hardwood in a bag Lion's Mane Woodlovers Hardwood (sawdust/chips/logs), Straw, Coffee Grounds
Shiitake Shiitake Woodlovers Hardwood (sawdust/chips/logs)
maitake hen of the woods Hen of the Woods (Maitake) Woodlovers Hardwood (sawdust/chips/logs)
wine cap mushrooms in a garden bed Wine Caps Straw, Hardwood chips, Garden soil Hardwood mulch, Cardboard, Compost
turkey tail mushroom trametes versicolor Turkey Tail Woodlovers Hardwood (sawdust/chips/logs)
reishi ganoderma lucidum Reishi Woodlovers Hardwood (sawdust/chips/logs)
button mushroom portobello mushroom cremini muhsroom Button Cremini Portobello Manure, Compost Peat moss, Hardwood chips (supplement)
Dung Lover Dung Lovers M-minus Manure, Compost
freshly harvested beech mushrooms Chestnuts/ Beech Woodlovers Hardwood (sawdust/chips/logs), Straw
enoki mushrooms Shimeji & Enoki Woodlovers Hardwood (sawdust/chips/logs), Straw
pioppino mushroom Pioppino Woodlovers Hardwood (sawdust/chips/logs), Straw

If you’re ever unsure on the best substrate to choose for the type of mushroom you’d like to grow, feel free to send us a message and we will gladly help you out. 

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Selecting the right substrate is a key element in successful mushroom cultivation. Our Substrate Compatibility Guide is your go-to resource for understanding which substrate works best for different mushroom varieties. Whether you’re cultivating oyster mushrooms, shiitake, or lion’s mane, this guide will help you make informed choices, ensuring optimal growth conditions and bountiful harvests. Let’s delve into the world of substrates and unlock the potential of your mushroom cultivation journey.

Type of Mushroom Optimal Substrate Alternative Substrate(s)
Blue Oyster Mushroom Grow Kit 6 Oyster Mushrooms Woodlovers Hardwood (sawdust/chips/logs), Straw, Coffee Grounds
lion's mane growing on hardwood in a bag Lion's Mane Woodlovers Hardwood (sawdust/chips/logs), Straw, Coffee Grounds
Shiitake Shiitake Woodlovers Hardwood (sawdust/chips/logs)
maitake hen of the woods Hen of the Woods (Maitake) Woodlovers Hardwood (sawdust/chips/logs)
wine cap mushrooms in a garden bed Wine Caps Straw, Hardwood chips, Garden soil Hardwood mulch, Cardboard, Compost
turkey tail mushroom trametes versicolor Turkey Tail Woodlovers Hardwood (sawdust/chips/logs)
reishi ganoderma lucidum Reishi Woodlovers Hardwood (sawdust/chips/logs)
button mushroom portobello mushroom cremini muhsroom Button Cremini Portobello Manure, Compost Peat moss, Hardwood chips (supplement)
Dung Lover Dung Lovers M-minus Manure, Compost
freshly harvested beech mushrooms Chestnuts/ Beech Woodlovers Hardwood (sawdust/chips/logs), Straw
enoki mushrooms Shimeji & Enoki Woodlovers Hardwood (sawdust/chips/logs), Straw
pioppino mushroom Pioppino Woodlovers Hardwood (sawdust/chips/logs), Straw

If you’re ever unsure on the best substrate to choose for the type of mushroom you’d like to grow, feel free to send us a message and we will gladly help you out. 

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