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Grow In the Garden Depending on the species of mushrooms you are trying to grow, you may have some success by just mixing the spawn into a substrate in the garden without any pasteurization or sterilization at all. Keep in mind that success from this method is not at all predictable, although you can sometimes get great results with very little effort. What You'll Need •Straw or Hardwood Sawdust. The idea is to make a bed of substrate. •A corner of your yard or garden that doesn't get too much direct sun and can remain moist for much of the day. •A hose, sprinkler, or a good forecast for rain! Basic Steps 1.Pick a corner of your yard or garden that is protected from the sun. Best if surrounded by trees or bushes. 2.Lay down a bed of straw, hardwood sawdust or other similar substrate. Do not use supplementation with this method, as it will just mold. 3.Mix in liberal amounts of spawn. Mix in well, and try not to leave large amounts of spawn on the top layer, as it will dry out easier. Cover in a thin layer of extra substrate. 4.Soak the spawn/substrate mixture well. The idea is to keep the area moist, but not completely water logged. 5.For a period of a few weeks to a month, keep the area moist. The spawn should grow throughout the substrate. Eventually, when conditions are just right, the mushrooms should fruit. Typically this will occur in the fall. NOTE: When growing with this method, you could have any number of different mushroom species appear in your garden bed. Do not eat a mushroom unless you are confident that you know what it is! Get Growing! That's it! Of course, there are a million different ways you could try growing mushrooms from spawn, so feel free to experiment with different methods and tactics.