Miscellaneous

• How do I choose plug vs. sawdust spawn for logs?

  Plugs are very resilient but are slower to colonize. Plugs require only a drill and hammer for tools, and are economical for smaller projects. Sawdust colonizes drilled logs about 30% faster than plugs. They're good for larger projects, but an inoculation tool is required, along with other tools ...

• How much spawn do I need?

  You can use this log inoculation calculator to help you figure out exactly how much spawn you'd need, depending on the size of the log and hole spacing. For the stacking method, one 5 lb. bag of sawdust spawn should be enough to inoculate three or four 10-12" stacks.