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Fungi Ally

Maine-based mushroom farm founded in 2012 by educator Willie Crosby. Sawdust and plug spawn in named cultivar strains, a line of 6 lb grow kit blocks, and bulk 100%-fruiting-body mushroom powders — backed by a deep blog and a Mushroom Academy class program.

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At a glance

Categories
Spawn, Kits
Ships to
United States
Price range
Mid-range ($$)
Shipping speed
~2 days typical; up to 2 weeks during Feb–Apr spawn peak
Founded
2012
Highlights
Maine-based spawn productionNamed cultivar strains (3015, LE 46, AM1)100% fruiting-body bulk powdersEducation-first — blog & Mushroom Academy classes
Some typical prices
Sawdust spawn: from $25 (5–5.5 lb)
Plug spawn: from $16.50 (100 ct)
Grow kits: $29.50 (6 lb block)
Grow kit bundles: $90–$125 regular (typically on sale around $49–$59)
Bulk powders: $65–95 (1 lb)
What they sell
Sawdust spawnPlug spawnGrow kitsGrow kit bundlesBulk dried mushroom powder
Species available
Blue oyster,Black pearl oyster,Yellow oyster,King oyster,Phoenix oyster,Snow oyster,Shiitake,Lion's mane,Chestnut,Pioppino,Reishi,Hen of the woods,Chaga,Cordyceps,Turkey tail

Trade-offs#

  • No free shipping at any order size. Sticker prices are competitive — sawdust spawn from $25 undercuts comparable products elsewhere — but on small orders, the delivered cost narrows the gap vs. suppliers with $150 free-shipping thresholds.
  • Long lead times during spring spawn peak. February through April orders can take up to 2 weeks to dispatch; off-season targets are around 2 days. Plan ahead if timing matters.
  • No grain spawn on the storefront. Sawdust and birch-dowel plug spawn are the only spawn forms available — anyone running an indoor sterile-grain workflow will need another supplier.
  • No liquid cultures or agar plates. Lab-side cultivators won’t find the culture workflow products here.
  • US-only shipping. No Canada or international service.

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