{"product_id":"wine-cap-grain-spawn","title":"Wine Cap Grain Spawn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe garden mushroom: grow it outdoors in wood chips.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo ways to order:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade fresh to order (ships in 3–4 weeks):\u003c\/strong\u003e We inoculate your bag after you order, so it arrives fully colonized and at peak vigor instead of aging on a shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady to ship (ships in 1–3 days):\u003c\/strong\u003e When we have a fresh batch on hand, you can skip the wait. If it shows sold out, choose made fresh to order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine Cap (\u003cem\u003eStropharia rugosoannulata\u003c\/em\u003e), also called King Stropharia or Garden Giant, is one of the easiest ways to add mushrooms to a garden. It grows outdoors in beds of hardwood chips or straw, breaks that material down into rich, crumbly soil, and produces large burgundy-capped mushrooms with a mild, earthy flavor. It pairs well with vegetable gardens, berry patches, and garden paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlan your timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Build beds in spring once days are regularly above 50°F, or in late summer to early fall with at least four weeks of warm weather left. Because spawn is freshest within a few weeks of colonizing, order about 3–4 weeks before you plan to build your bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes WeMush tracking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every order ships with a QR code linked to WeMush, our cultivation tracking platform. Scan it to view specimen details, log observations, and follow your grow, free with any Mush Ohio purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wine Cap (\u003cem\u003eStropharia rugosoannulata\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully colonized grain spawn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1600 g (about 3.5 lb) wet weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Filter patch spawn bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roughly 15–20 square feet of bed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilding a bed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick a spot\u003c\/strong\u003e with partial shade that you can keep moist. A north- or east-facing spot works well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLay down 2–4 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e of hardwood chips (fresh or up to about six months old) or straw, soaked well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrumble the spawn\u003c\/strong\u003e evenly over the layer, then cover it with another 2–3 inches of chips. Burying grain spawn completely matters, because exposed grain attracts birds and rodents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep it moist.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water heavily for the first few days and during dry spells. A layer of cardboard or burlap on top helps hold moisture while the bed colonizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop up yearly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Add a fresh layer of chips each year to keep the bed producing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen and how to harvest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring-built beds often fruit from late summer into fall of the same year; some wait until the following spring. Established beds typically flush in late spring and again in fall, often after rain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick while the cap is still bell-shaped or rolled under and the gills are pale. Quality drops once caps flatten and gills darken.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety first:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild mushrooms can pop up in any outdoor bed, including some look-alikes. Learn Wine Cap's identifying features (a purple-black spore print, a ring on the stem, and no sac at the base), confirm every harvest before eating, and when in doubt, throw it out. Cook mushrooms before eating, and try a small amount the first time. If you garden in an urban yard, consider testing your soil for lead and other heavy metals first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage and handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect the bag on arrival for damage or contamination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you can't build your bed right away, refrigerate at 35–40°F (2–4°C).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor best results, use within 1–4 weeks of receipt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBundle and save:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buy four bags of grain spawn and get the fifth free with code \u003cstrong\u003eBUY4G1FREE\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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