MotorSpores

09/13/2026

Turkey tail is one of the most researched mushrooms on the planet, and for good reason. It's loaded with beta-glucans and polysaccharides studied for supporting healthy immune function. It's also a natural prebiotic, feeding the good bacteria in your gut, plus a solid source of antioxidants. Centuries of daily use across East Asia, and modern research keeps finding more to like.

Here's where most turkey tail falls short: how it's preserved. Ours goes from the grow room into the freeze dryer the same day it's harvested. No heat, just a slow cycle that pulls the water out while keeping those compounds intact at peak potency. Dehydrators rush it. We don't.

Naturally grown in Gurnee, IL. 🏁

Our Turkey Tail Tea Blend drops soon. Stay tuned.

09/07/2026

Your grow room, in your pocket. Track every batch from colonizing to harvest, scan QR labels with gloves on, and watch live temp, humidity, and CO₂ from your sensors, all from one screen.

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Built by growers, for growers. Run your farm like a pit crew. 🍄
Free download, link in bio.

09/04/2026

🤫 stuff happening…exciting stuff. 🍄‍🟫

08/27/2026

Blue Oysters picked this morning available for delivery! We also have a pick-up spot available in Des Plaines today!! Place your order on MotorSpores.com

08/26/2026

Today I’m Packing Dehydrated Oyster Mushroom Medley. These are great to keep in the cupboard to bring unparalleled umami to your creations.

08/22/2026

Reishi Grounding Spice Tea

Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) has been brewed for centuries as an evening ritual, valued for its calm, grounding character. We grow our own, freeze-dry the whole fruiting bodies so the beta-glucans, triterpenes, and flavor stay locked in, then blend the cut with warm cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and sweet jujube. Botanicals chosen to round out Reishi's deep, earthy bitterness into something you'll actually look forward to drinking. Simmered 10 to 15 minutes, each bag delivers a full 3 g serving of whole mushroom in a cup that's rich, lightly sweet, and quietly warming. It's the tea for winding down: supports immune function, calm, and restful sleep.*

Soon available at MotorSpores.com

*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

08/20/2026

providing great ci**rs like this Arturo Fuente Chateu Maduro at the The Village of Gurnee Chamber of Commerce gathering in collaboration with the City of Waukegan Chamber of Commerce. Great Event!

08/16/2026

Friends!

We are sorry for skipping the Gurnee Farmer’s Market these past two weeks. We have been working on some pretty exciting stuff that can’t wait to share! We hope to see you all next week at the market.

Until then, please visit MotorSpores.com to place your subscription orders!

MotorSpores grows 19 species of gourmet mushrooms in Gurnee, IL. Delivered fresh inside a 35-mile zone, picked up at farmers markets, or shipped as extracts.…

08/12/2026

Our variety box is the best way to get fresh gourmet mushrooms delivered to your door! Subscribe and save, prepay and save even more! All boxes include links to recipes 🧑‍🍳

https://motorspores.com/subscriptions

08/06/2026

Safer than lettuce and jalapeños!
The only thing exploding here is flavor!
Get some at MotorSpores.com