Question 1

Can I pick up northshore spawn at the store?  I am right in town

Accepted Answer

Yes, North Spore has retail sales at their location. Excellant customer service.

Question 2

What do you do when they are out an item ?  I see no way to cancel and reorder something else.

Accepted Answer

Send them an email. They are pretty good at replying back fast.

Question 3

Do you ship to México?

Accepted Answer

Not sure if they do or not. I'm not the business just a client. I would imagine they do tho

Question 4

Will spores from the mushroom kit cause mushrooms to grow on any moist structural wood framing in my house?

Accepted Answer

Very, very, very improbable.  Likely impossible.
I'm not going to ask why you have moist structural framing.

Question 5

My bag of Italian oyster sawdust spawn froze at the back of my refrigerator. Is it still viable for use?

Accepted Answer

Greetings!  Freezing temperatures can damage the cell walls of your mycelium but it is possible that your spawn is still viable.  You can test the viability by breaking up the bag like you are about to use it without opening the bag. Then, let it sit for about a week at room temperature to observe if the mycelium regrows.  If it does, it is still viable.  Please let us know if you have any other questions!

Question 6

How many spritzes each time?

Accepted Answer

You don't need to empty the bottle but you do want to ensure the X gets damp! This does require some trial and error.  For example, if you go to spray the surface and it seems dry, you want to be spritzing it more frequently, with more volume, or adding a humidity tent. If your home is dry or you live in a dry climate, we always recommend a humidity tent to be sure your kit gets the humidity it needs while growing!

Question 7

I am starting to see some green in my mono tube is that mold?

Accepted Answer

Hey there!  Unfortunately, that sounds like contamination.  There are thousands of spores in the air at any time and they are always looking to make a home where conditions are ideal.  When cultivating in a monotub, you are creating the ideal environment for your preferred species, but many other fungi as well.  Please feel free to reach out to us directly if you would like to troubleshoot your process!

Question 8

The golden oysters doing well. The lion’s mane seems to only be developing along one side and is way behind the oysters.  Is that normal?  Anything I can do?  Thank you June

Accepted Answer

Hi June, thanks for reaching out!  Golden oysters prefer slightly warmer temperatures than lion's mane.  If your mushrooms are developing in one area, it sounds like the environment isn't ideal on the surface of your block.  You might want to move your lion's mane to a cooler area, and try a humidity tent!

Humidity Tent Instructions: Simply take a trash bag or other loosely fitting plastic bag and put PLENTY of 1/2 inch holes in it (THIS IS IMPORTANT: Mushrooms exhale CO2 and inhale oxygen. They will suffocate themselves if there isn’t adequate airflow! Mushrooms that look stringy or strange are usually growing that way because they need more air!). Spray the slice at least once per day with the included spray bottle. If you choose to use a humidity tent make sure to spray the inside of the tent once per day to maintain humidity.

Question 9

When ever I try to open a link in the emails you send me, uBlock prevents loading.  Is there another way I can see your posts?

Accepted Answer

Hey Bob!  If you have a pop-up blocker, try copying and pasting the link instead of clicking it directly.  Feel free to reach out to us with any other questions you have!

Question 10

Does anyone know of North spore is currently available for curbside pickup or anything like that? I would love to get some sawdust spawn from them and will be in Maine in the near future

Accepted Answer

Hi there, right now we are not doing local pickup for safety reasons. Everything is available online - we appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.

Question 11

What is the advantage of a curved "Handled" foraging knife versus a straight "Handled" knife. (I am Not referencing the blade here.)

Accepted Answer

Curve handle most usually use for cutting grass or vegetable that are twigs/sticks type so you grab many and cut it safer the straight handles knife.

Question 12

What do you do when they are out an item ?  I see no way to cancel and reorder something else.

Accepted Answer

Send them an email. They are pretty good at replying back fast.

Question 13

Do you ship to México?

Accepted Answer

Not sure if they do or not. I'm not the business just a client. I would imagine they do tho

Question 14

Will spores from the mushroom kit cause mushrooms to grow on any moist structural wood framing in my house?

Accepted Answer

Very, very, very improbable.  Likely impossible.
I'm not going to ask why you have moist structural framing.

Question 15

My bag of Italian oyster sawdust spawn froze at the back of my refrigerator. Is it still viable for use?

Accepted Answer

Greetings!  Freezing temperatures can damage the cell walls of your mycelium but it is possible that your spawn is still viable.  You can test the viability by breaking up the bag like you are about to use it without opening the bag. Then, let it sit for about a week at room temperature to observe if the mycelium regrows.  If it does, it is still viable.  Please let us know if you have any other questions!

Question 16

How many spritzes each time?

Accepted Answer

You don't need to empty the bottle but you do want to ensure the X gets damp! This does require some trial and error.  For example, if you go to spray the surface and it seems dry, you want to be spritzing it more frequently, with more volume, or adding a humidity tent. If your home is dry or you live in a dry climate, we always recommend a humidity tent to be sure your kit gets the humidity it needs while growing!

Question 17

I am starting to see some green in my mono tube is that mold?

Accepted Answer

Hey there!  Unfortunately, that sounds like contamination.  There are thousands of spores in the air at any time and they are always looking to make a home where conditions are ideal.  When cultivating in a monotub, you are creating the ideal environment for your preferred species, but many other fungi as well.  Please feel free to reach out to us directly if you would like to troubleshoot your process!

Question 18

The golden oysters doing well. The lion’s mane seems to only be developing along one side and is way behind the oysters.  Is that normal?  Anything I can do?  Thank you June

Accepted Answer

Hi June, thanks for reaching out!  Golden oysters prefer slightly warmer temperatures than lion's mane.  If your mushrooms are developing in one area, it sounds like the environment isn't ideal on the surface of your block.  You might want to move your lion's mane to a cooler area, and try a humidity tent!

Humidity Tent Instructions: Simply take a trash bag or other loosely fitting plastic bag and put PLENTY of 1/2 inch holes in it (THIS IS IMPORTANT: Mushrooms exhale CO2 and inhale oxygen. They will suffocate themselves if there isn’t adequate airflow! Mushrooms that look stringy or strange are usually growing that way because they need more air!). Spray the slice at least once per day with the included spray bottle. If you choose to use a humidity tent make sure to spray the inside of the tent once per day to maintain humidity.

Question 19

When ever I try to open a link in the emails you send me, uBlock prevents loading.  Is there another way I can see your posts?

Accepted Answer

Hey Bob!  If you have a pop-up blocker, try copying and pasting the link instead of clicking it directly.  Feel free to reach out to us with any other questions you have!

Question 20

Does anyone know of North spore is currently available for curbside pickup or anything like that? I would love to get some sawdust spawn from them and will be in Maine in the near future

Accepted Answer

Hi there, right now we are not doing local pickup for safety reasons. Everything is available online - we appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.

Question 21

What is the advantage of a curved "Handled" foraging knife versus a straight "Handled" knife. (I am Not referencing the blade here.)

Accepted Answer

Curve handle most usually use for cutting grass or vegetable that are twigs/sticks type so you grab many and cut it safer the straight handles knife.

Question 22

Can I pick up northshore spawn at the store?  I am right in town

Accepted Answer

Yes, North Spore has retail sales at their location. Excellant customer service.

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