Haywood Mushrooms
Premium spawn developed by plant pathologists
Scientifically developed mushroom spawn produced with rigorous sterile technique in Moncure, North Carolina.
Scientific Expertise
PhD Plant Pathology — NC State University
Laboratory Production
Sterile technique and controlled culture development
North Carolina Based
Spawn production rooted in Moncure agricultural land
Our Origin
Haywood Mushrooms began with the purchase of agricultural land in Moncure, North Carolina. What started as a plan for a small orchard and herb garden evolved into a focused mushroom spawn business built around deep fungal science expertise.
Built on fungal science
Our spawn production approach is grounded in scientific training in plant pathology and years of experience studying fungi and plant-microbe interactions.
Scientific Leadership
Dr. Anna Thomas leads the scientific development of Haywood Mushrooms.
Laboratory Quality Standards
Cultures are maintained using sterile laboratory techniques including agar culture isolation and controlled expansion of selected fungal strains.
Our Spawn Production Process
Agar Culture
Pure fungal cultures isolated and maintained on agar plates.
Liquid Culture
Selected strains expanded in sterile liquid culture.
Grain Spawn
Cultures transferred to sterilized grain for colonization.
Grower Substrate
Spawn used to inoculate production substrates.
Our Products
Lion's Mane Spawn
Hericium erinaceus strain selected for vigorous growth and dense fruiting.
Grey Oyster Spawn
Reliable oyster variety known for aggressive colonization and consistent yields.
Pink Oyster Spawn
Fast growing tropical oyster strain with beautiful coral-colored fruiting bodies.
Coming Soon
Haywood Mushrooms is preparing to launch premium mushroom spawn for growers across North Carolina and beyond.
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