North America

Specialty Mushroom Strains

The exotics market is growing fast. The genetics behind it start here.

Commercial spawn for specialty mushroom varieties across the EU and North America. Whether you're adding an exotic division to an existing farm or sourcing spawn for nutraceutical ingredient production, find the right strain for your scale.

Oyster

Pleurotus ostreatus

New commercial oyster line developed by our North American team. Currently being scaled for distribution.

Lion's Mane

Hericium erinaceus

A second lion's mane strain developed by our North American team. Availability details coming soon.

Substrate

Most specialty varieties grow on wood-based substrates, straw, or sawdust rather than the manure-based compost used for white and brown button mushrooms. Substrate preparation, sterilization, and inoculation methods vary by species.

Environment

Specialty mushrooms typically require different temperature, humidity, and CO2 parameters than Agaricus. Lion's mane, oyster, and shiitake each have distinct fruiting triggers and grow room requirements.

Supplements

For non-Agaricus production, Spawn Mate II SE is specifically formulated for specialty crops including oyster mushrooms. It provides a low-protein, simple carbohydrate base optimized for non-Agaricus needs.

Fusion

Casing spawn available for select varieties including brown strains Bella and Heirloom. Produced on demand.

High-Performance

Millet

Available for specialty varieties. Traditional grain carrier. Good inoculation coverage.

Traditional Choice

Specialty Mushroom Strains

Oyster

Lion's Mane

Growing Requirements

Spawn Carriers

Fusion

Millet

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