{"product_id":"shiitake-grain-spawn-1-5kg","title":"Shiitake Grain Spawn 1.5kg","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShiitake Colonised Grain Spawn – 1.5kg approx. (Made to Order)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFully colonised | Ready to inoculate your substrate of choice | Delivered in Unicorn bags\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is professionally prepared, fully colonised rye grain spawn—ideal for those ready to move into bulk production with sterilised or pasteurised substrate. Whether you’re a home grower or micro-farm operator, this is your starting point for reliable, contamination-free mycelium expansion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach bag is made to order using spawn, liquid culture or agar to ensure vigorous, clean growth. Once received, simply break up and mix evenly with your chosen substrate in a clean environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSterilised grain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully colonised with your chosen species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelivered in genuine Unicorn 10T bags with filter patch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for: Inoculating Hardwood substrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDispatch: Made to order, allow 7–14 days for shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage: Use immediately or refrigerate for up to 10 days. Do not freeze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eweights are appropriate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarter Guide: Using Colonised Grain Spawn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’ve received: 1.5kg approx. sterilised grain, fully colonised with live mycelium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you need:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePasteurised or sterilised bulk substrate (e.g. Masters Mix, Hardwood, CVG)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisposable gloves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e70% isopropyl \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork in front of a laminar flow hood or inside a still air box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstructions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart in front of your laminar flow hood or under your still air box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet prepared, put on your gloves, lay everything out and clean everything down with 70% isopropyl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreak up the spawn inside the bag: Gently crumble the grain to separate the mycelium evenly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMix with substrate: Pour your colonised grain into your sterile\/pasteurised substrate. Use roughly a 1:4 spawn-to-substrate ratio (you can adjust depending on how fast you want colonisation)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncubate: Place in a warm, dark environment suitable for your species. Wait until the substrate is fully colonised (usually 7–14 days).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit: Once fully colonised, cut the bag or initiate fruiting in your tent\/chamber by introducing fresh air exchange, light, and high humidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage tip: Use spawn within 7 days of arrival or refrigerate to pause growth. Do not freeze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContamination tip: Always handle in a clean environment. Avoid introducing spawn into non-sterile substrates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Midland Fungi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51193588154711,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/9376\/5719\/files\/16_6e2d2ce3-ea7a-42ee-9ace-531cd9fbe6fa.png?v=1772830487","url":"https:\/\/midlandfungi.co.uk\/products\/shiitake-grain-spawn-1-5kg","provider":"Midland Fungi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}