Plug Spawn (Wooden Dowel) – Standard

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Premium wooden dowel plug spawn can be used to inoculate your own hardwood logs to grow your own mushrooms for up to 7 years!

We have a range of different mushroom strains to choose from, and with a with a little bit of patience, you can have speciality and medicinal mushrooms growing right in your garden for years to come.

Inoculating mushroom logs with spawn is a traditional way of growing mushrooms and perfectly harmonises with nature. Little or no maintenance is needed to yield results as your mushroom log will live in one spot in your garden after inoculation.

Simply drill equally spaced holes into a suitable hardwood log (instructions below) using an 8.5mm drill bit, hammer in your wooden dowel plug spawn, then cover each hole with a little bit of mushroom log wax and place in a shaded part of your garden which receives adequate rainfall. Within 6 to 18 months, you’ll have a bountiful mushroom harvest! A fun activity for all the family to get involved with!

100 dowels will inoculate roughly 6-7 hardwood logs, 50cm long by 10-15cm in diameter. Each dowel is approximately 35mm x 8.5mm.

Lion’s Main | Reishi | Shiitake | Turkey Tail | Blue/Grey Oyster

  • Can fruit year-round for up to 7 years, with the lifespan dictated by the size of the log.
  • Can also be used to plug into tree stumps, but depending on size, the stump could take longer to fully colonise, though often produces more mushrooms.

Our plug spawn has a 2-month shelf life if stored correctly in the fridge. Supplied in filtered back for extended storage and increased viability.

Mushroom plug spawn is made to order, so please allow 7-14 days before dispatch, sometimes we have a small number in stock, if so, we can dispatch quicker.

Don’t forget to order some log sealing wax to seal the ends of the dowels after you’ve plugged the log, or else your mycelium could dry out.

Full instructions below.

Freshly made-to-order and could be subject to the lead times below.

Please review the drop-down sections below before placing your order, especially product lead-times if stated.

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Whilst we often maintain a small inventory of most items for immediate dispatch, often, items that are freshly produced, high-volume, or made-to-order may require additional time before they can be shipped.

This additional time is referred to as the ‘lead time’ or production time. Please consider this when placing your order.

The estimated lead times for this product are listed below:

  • Current lead time is: 3 weeks as made fresh to order.

Please contact us if you require larger orders sooner; we may be able to expedite your order for a small fee.

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Orders are typically dispatched on the same or next working day. However, please allow up to 3 working days for dispatch, plus any additional product lead times, especially during busy periods.

We ship our products in plain, unbranded, reinforced cardboard boxes with ample internal protection.

Our shipping couriers may leave parcels with a neighbor or in a safe place if no one is home to receive them. To prevent this, please select the designated signed-for service at checkout and ensure you are available to receive the parcel. Otherwise, the package will be held at your local sorting office or returned to us. Please note that we cannot be held responsible for lost, stolen, or missing parcels if the signed-for service is not chosen at checkout.

Larger orders that require multiple boxes will automatically be upgraded to DPD Local shipping, as they support multi-parcel shipments. Extremely large or heavy orders may need to be dispatched via a pallet.

If items are returned to us due to a failed delivery, a redispatch or restocking fee may apply. Please ensure that any held packages are collected from your local sorting office within 2 weeks to avoid them being returned.

We highly recommend upgrading to the ‘DPD Express Tracked’ service at checkout, as we find it to be the fastest, safest, and most reliable option. Please note that Royal Mail may occasionally experience delays in their sorting offices.

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Plug Spawn (Wooden Dowel) FAQ

Answers to frequently asked questions.

How will my product be packaged and shipped?

We invest significant time and resources to ensure our parcels are securely packaged and reach you safely and undamaged.

If your item requires a box, it will be shipped in a discreet, plain, sturdy, double-walled cardboard box of appropriate size, with unbranded packaging tape and ample internal protection to prevent damage during transit. While accidents are rare, they can occasionally happen.

Smaller, sturdy, and lightweight items will be sent in plain, unbranded padded envelopes.

All pallet orders are professionally strapped, wrapped, and equipped with corner protectors.

We also strive to minimize excessive packaging to help protect the environment.

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Can you do custom and bespoke orders?

Yes, we can accommodate your needs for any custom orders, substrate / grain mixes, special requests etc. Generally speaking, anything which is considered to be a custom order will have a bespoke price. Please contact us to discuss options.

Do you accept cash payments?

As an online-focused business, we prefer digital payments. However, for orders over £500, we do accept cash payments. Please contact us to process your order and arrange collection.

Can I collect my order from your facility?

We do not provide a standard collection service for orders under £500. If your order exceeds £500 and you wish to collect it, please contact us. Please note that, due to our insurance policies, we are unable to allow public access to our warehouse or offer tours of our facilities.

Inoculating Hardwood Logs Using Dowel Plug Spawn

Fresh hardwood logs (felled within the past 3 months) are recommended, ideally oak, alder or beech. Sized: 12cm – 20cm in diameter.

Instructional Videos

How to Inoculate Shiitake Mushroom Logs


Grow Mushrooms on Logs Using Mushroom Log Kit


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