At North Spore, our journey began with blue oyster mushrooms in buckets. In fact, bucket-grown oysters were our first major harvestsand for years, they were our primary source of income. This kit is a tribute to those roots: simple, effective, and designed for results.

Whether you’re a first-time cultivator or a seasoned mushroom enthusiast, this beginner-friendly bucket kit makes it easy to grow mushrooms in almost any environment. Designed for simplicity and performance, the pre-drilled food-grade bucket is ready to use right out of the boxno special tools or experience required!

The complete kit includes a 3 lb bag of fully colonized organic Blue Oyster grain spawn (Pleurotus ostreatus), a fast-growing, cold-tolerant strain known for its bluish-gray caps, savory umami flavor, and meaty texture. As our most productive oyster strain, Blue Oyster is ideal for beginners and trusted by commercial growers alike for its consistent, high-yield performance.

This system provides everything you need to cultivate mushrooms at home (just bring your own stock pot for pasteurization). The included chopped straw is shredded to the ideal size for colonization, while the premium North Spore grain spawn delivers fast and reliable growth. From inoculation to pinning, you could see results in as little as 7 days!

Whats Included

• (1) Pre-drilled, food-grade mushroom bucket
• (1) Bag of pesticide-free chopped straw
• (1) 3 lb bag of Blue Oyster mushroom grain spawn
• (1) Burlap sack
• (1) Bungee cord

Key Features & Benefits

• Easy-to-use setup with pre-drilled holes for optimal airflow
• Complete growing solutionno special tools required
• Quick turnaroundpinning can begin in just 710 days
• Designed for indoor and outdoor use
• Performs exceptionally well in warm, summer conditions
• Shredded straw promotes even colonization and faster growth

Ready to start your mushroom-growing adventure? This kit offers a simple, satisfying way to explore the world of fungiwhether you’re growing on a balcony, in a basement, or out in the backyard.

What to Expect with Your Blue Oyster Spaw

Our USDA-certified organic Blue Oyster grain spawn is one of our top performers. This aggressive colonizer thrives on straw or sawdust indoors and can also be grown outdoors using straw beds or wood chips. Outdoors, Blue Oysters typically fruit prolifically in cooler weathermaking them great candidates for early spring or late fall harvests.

To get the best results, remove your grain spawn from the shipping box immediately. Unfold the top of the bag to create air space, and ensure the filter patch remains unobstructedthis helps your mycelium breathe and stay healthy.