Mushroom spawn is the carrier that holds a specific variety of mushroom in stasis until you, the grower, are ready to transfer it into another substrate such as a wood log, straw, compost etc. Spawn can be purchased as grain, sawdust, or wooden dowels (plugs), each with a unique use!
Mushroom Sawdust Spawn: Typically used for growing into logs for outdoor cultivation.
Mushroom Plug Spawn: Used for growing into logs for outdoor cultivation.
Mushroom Grain Spawn: Typically used for growing into sterilized sawdust substrate or straw for indoor cultivation.
Liquid Culture: Used for making your own grain spawn.