{"product_id":"wine-cap-mushroom-sawdust-spawn","title":"Wine Cap Sawdust Spawn (2.7kg) – Grow Your Own Backyard Mushroom Bed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE: \u003cbr\u003eTHIS PRODUCT HAS A 2–3 WEEK LEAD TIME.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrow your own delicious \u003cstrong\u003eWine Cap mushrooms\u003c\/strong\u003e (Garden Giant) at home with our fresh 2.7kg sawdust spawn. Perfect for transforming woodchip garden beds into productive edible mushroom patches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat for gardeners, food growers and beginners alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2.7kg fresh Wine Cap sawdust spawn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step growing instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeasonal planting guide for Australian conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🌱 How to Grow Wine Caps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine Caps grow outdoors in \u003cstrong\u003ehardwood woodchip beds\u003c\/strong\u003e, not indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Places to Grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarden beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAround fruit trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaded paths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaised beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnder shrubs or along fence lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYou’ll Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardwood woodchips or coarse mulch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA shaded or part-shade area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSimple Bed Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay down 5–10cm of woodchips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreak up spawn and scatter evenly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd another layer of woodchips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep moist while colonising\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e📅 Best Time to Start Your Bed (Melbourne)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest planting seasons:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn (March–May)\u003c\/strong\u003e ⭐ Ideal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring (September–November)\u003c\/strong\u003e ⭐ Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid very hot, dry summer periods for establishing new beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⏱️ What to Expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBed Colonisation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypically \u003cstrong\u003e3–5 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e for spawn to begin running through the woodchips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull bed establishment continues over the following months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Mushrooms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpect your \u003cstrong\u003efirst flush in 3–6 months\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etemperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emoisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewoodchip type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eseason established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany beds continue producing for multiple seasons once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🍄 Why Grow Wine Caps?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy outdoor mushroom for beginners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow maintenance once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan fruit for years in the right bed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps build healthy soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, delicious gourmet mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003eliving culture product\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as soon as practical for best results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefrigerate if not using immediately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not freeze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2.7kg sawdust spawn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuitable for inoculating approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2–4 square metres\u003c\/strong\u003e of woodchip bed (depending on spawn rate used).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$49\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited fresh batches available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Melbourne Mushroom Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52852247396671,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/3617\/9775\/files\/WineCap2.jpg?v=1777071688","url":"https:\/\/melbournemushroomemporium.com.au\/products\/wine-cap-mushroom-sawdust-spawn","provider":"Melbourne Mushroom Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}