Why Grow Shiitake Mushrooms So you want to learn how to grow shiitake mushrooms? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) are some of the most popular and delicious gourmet mushrooms you can grow right at home. They are known for their incredible umami flavor that can elevate many dishes. On […]
Why Does Growth Speed Matter How fast do mushrooms grow? This may not even be in the top 5 questions you have when you first begin to think about growing gourmet mushrooms at home, but we are here to tell you it is an important question to ask. One of the biggest issues when growing […]
The Golden Oyster Mushroom: A Beautiful Mushroom with an Extreme Ecological Cost The golden oyster mushroom is a highly coveted fungal variety originally from eastern Asia. It is relatively easy to grow and has a pretty great flavor, which is why it has become popular and now a major threat in North America. Mushroom grow […]
Why You Should Test Liquid Cultures on Agar Before Use As the headline says, always test your liquid cultures on agar before using them! This can save you a lot of time and energy from using a contaminated liquid culture. Why waste a perfectly good batch of grains just to grow bacteria that has beaten […]
Don’t worry. Making a DIY humidifier is not as hard as it may seem! We are going to lay it out nice and easy for you to follow along. Why Do Mushrooms Need Humidity High humidity is not optional for growing gourmet mushrooms, it is absolutely essential. The goal is to mimic the natural environment […]
What Are Mycelial Sectors Rhizomorphic mycelium on agar by Mycology Men Rhizomorphic mycelium and tomentose mycelium sectors are what you see growing on agar plates. They are distinct patterns that are literally the genetics of the mycelium. Strains are expressed visually differently. You may see differences in texture, density, growth speed, and tomentose or rhizomorphic […]
Welcome to the wonderful world of fungi! If you are just getting started on your mushroom journey or a practiced cultivator, knowing the difference between liquid culture vs spore syringe is an essential part of developing a wider knowledge base. Growing mushrooms always begins with one or the other. In this article we will talk […]
Introduction to Liquid Culture vs Agar So, you’re looking to grow some mushrooms? Well, you’ve come to the right place to start your intellectual journey! We are going to discuss liquid culture vs agar for growing mushrooms. The first thing you need to know about growing mushrooms is that you MUST have clean & healthy […]
Why Proper Liquid Culture Syringe Storage Matters for Healthy Mycelium Let's talk about how to store liquid culture syringes. Liquid cultures are one of, if not the most popular starting place for many mushroom enthusiasts. It is quite easy to buy high quality mushroom liquid cultures online and they grow quickly. But did you know […]
How to Grow Mushrooms onLogs & Stumps Using Plug Spawn Thinking about using your outdoor space to grow some mushrooms? Good choice! It is actually pretty simple to get started. After that, it is low maintenance and will continue to provide you with homegrown mushrooms for several years or more. In this article we will […]
