Chicken of the Woods Mushroom Spawn — 100 Plugs
Start a patient mushroom-cultivation project with hardwood dowels colonized by Laetiporus sulphureus mycelium. This is plug spawn for suitable wood—not edible mushrooms, mushroom seeds or an instant-fruiting kit.
Before ordering: Chicken of the Woods is more demanding than many common beginner log-grown mushrooms. Confirm the supplier's strain-specific wood and preparation instructions before cutting logs. A generic shiitake log method is not a guarantee of success for this species.
Why Choose Plug Spawn?
- Mycelium carried on hardwood dowels rather than a spore syringe.
- A counted 100-plug pack for planning a wood-based project.
- Suited to growers prepared to manage moisture and wait through a long colonization period.
What's in the Pack?
Approximately 100 Chicken of the Woods hardwood spawn plugs. Logs, growing blocks, drill bits, wax and tools are not included. Photographs of mature mushrooms illustrate possible fruiting, not the product supplied.
Log coverage: The number of logs depends on log dimensions and the required inoculation density. Do not assume 100 plugs will treat 3–5 large logs. Calculate the actual number of holes using the supplier's protocol before preparing wood.
Preparation and Care
- Obtain instructions for this Laetiporus strain, including compatible hardwood, any required heat treatment, and whether logs or another prepared substrate are recommended.
- Use only suitable, untreated wood. Do not inoculate living trees, landscape timbers, chemically treated lumber or unidentified decaying wood.
- Match drill diameter and depth to the supplied dowels and protocol. Insert the plugs and seal inoculation sites with the recommended wax where instructed.
- Keep the prepared substrate in a sheltered location with suitable moisture and airflow; avoid drying, waterlogging and overheating.
- Label the project with species and inoculation date. Colonization and fruiting can take many months or longer, and a harvest is not guaranteed.
Storage: Follow the supplied storage directions and use promptly. In general, plug spawn is kept refrigerated, not frozen; do not assume an unlimited shelf life. Growing zone: A USDA plant-hardiness zone is not a reliable success rating for mushroom spawn. Strain, substrate, temperature and moisture matter more.
FAQs
Are these spores or seeds?
No. They are hardwood dowels carrying mushroom mycelium.
Is everything needed to grow included?
No. This is spawn only; you must obtain the appropriate substrate, preparation instructions and equipment.
Can I use any hardwood log?
No. Wood compatibility and preparation depend on the strain. Confirm these before starting.
How many logs will 100 plugs treat?
There is no fixed log count. Use log dimensions and the recommended hole spacing to calculate the required plugs.
Will I harvest within a few weeks?
This is not an instant grow kit. Establishment can be lengthy, and some projects may not fruit.
Can I eat any mushrooms that appear on the logs?
No. Other fungi can colonize wood. Have unfamiliar mushrooms positively identified by a qualified expert before consumption; cultivation labels alone are not identification. Never eat the spawn plugs.
