A seed material which already has mycelium growing on it.
A mycelial culture is placed onto steam-sterilized grain, and in time the mycelium
completely grows through the grain. This Grain/Mycelium mixture is called ‘Spawn’.
Use of oyster mushroom spawn in cultivation
Oyster Mushroom Spawn serves as the inoculum or seed for the mushroom
cultivation. It
introduces the mycelium ti the substrate, initiating the growth of the mushroom.
The primary function of oyster mushroom spawn is to expand and colonize the
substrate.
In mature mushrooms, the oyster mushroom spawn facilitates the production
of spores.
Spores are the reproductive units that can be used for further cultivation or dispersed
to new environments.
Oyster mushroom spawn ensures consistency in the characteristics of the
cultivated
mushrooms. Specific strains of spawn lead to the development of mushrooms with desired
traits such as size, color, and flavor.
Benefit of using Oyster Mushroom Spawn
Oyster mushroom spawn has the quality of rapid colonization. Leading to
faster and more
efficient mushroom cultivation.
Oyster mushroom spawns are beginner-friendly as relatively easy cultivation
process.
Oyster mushroom spawn has sustainable cultivation property. Its has also
eco- friendly
benefits such as potential to recycle agricultural waste. Contribute to sustainable
farming practices.