How To Grow Mushrooms
All About Mushrooms
In this section we have compiled the basics about some of the most commonly grown gourmet mushrooms. Learn about temperature, humidity & fresh air requirements, growing conditions, preferred substrates & more.
All About Growing Pink Oyster Mushrooms
Hello, budding mycologists and fungi enthusiasts! Welcome back to our Gourmet Shroom Room, where the topics are always earthy, the growth is organic, and the
All About Growing Yellow Oyster Mushrooms
The yellow or golden oyster mushroom (Pleurotus citrinopileatus) is native to eastern Russia, northern China and Japan. It grows in clusters producing boldly coloured yellow
All About Growing White Oyster Mushrooms
Pleurotus Ostreatus is known as the white, pearl, beige, or grey oyster mushroom amongst a multitude of other names. Depending on where you are and
All About Growing Lion’s Mane
Learn all about the lion’s mane mushroom, its growing conditions, the appearance and growth of its mycelium, humidity requirements and why it’s in high demand
All About Growing King Oyster Mushrooms
Welcome to our comprehensive guide on how to grow King Oyster mushrooms, one of the most sought-after gourmet mushrooms prized for their savory flavor and
All About Growing Blue Oyster Mushrooms
The stunning bivalve-like blue oyster mushroom belongs to the genus, pleurotus. These mushrooms are found growing in clusters on dead and decaying hardwood during Spring &
Finding the Best Lion’s Mane Supplement
Are you looking to experience the numerous health benefits of lion’s mane extract but finding it hard to navigate the market full of low-quality and
Getting Started With Mushroom Grow Kits
In this section we have compiled a series of articles covering topics which are often asked by both beginning and advanced mushroom growers alike. There are many and varied techniques which can be used to cultivate mushrooms and other fungi, throughout the course of experimentation you will discover the methods and techniques which work best for you in terms of yield, effort and consistency.
Beginning with the first set of guides which discuss how to use a mushroom grow kit, maintaining humidity, opening a kit and some of our most frequently asked questions.
How To Use A Mushroom Grow Kit
Using a mushroom grow kit for the first time can feel like a challenging experience in a sea of cultivators all using different techniques with
Opening A Mushroom Grow Kit
Mushroom grow bags are strong, heat resistant bags which are used to sterilise supplemented substrates for mushroom growing and spawn production. Mushroom grow bags feature
Managing Humidity
Humidity is one of the most important factors involved in growing mushrooms. For many species high levels of humidity is required to trigger the formation
Mushroom Growing Basics
Getting started is easy if you’re prepared. Learn about the core elements involved in growing your own mushrooms from scratch with these mushroom growing basics.
In these articles we cover what is grain spawn, bulk substrate, fresh air exchange, when to sterilise or pasteurise and maintaining humidity amongst other topics.
Making A Fruiting Chamber
A shotgun fruiting chamber is a low-cost method to keep the humidity consistently high while still providing fresh air to the mushrooms. It consists of
What Is Grain Spawn?
What Is Grain Spawn? Grain spawn is a little known secret weapon of the world of mushroom cultivation. It’s made from sterilised grains that have
Bulk Substrates
Greetings, fellow fungophiles and aspiring mycologists! Today, we embark on a thrilling journey into the marvelous world of mushroom cultivation. Brace yourselves for a wild
Managing Humidity
Humidity is one of the most important factors involved in growing mushrooms. For many species high levels of humidity is required to trigger the formation
Using A Mini-Greenhouse
Using a greenhouse is an excellent way to create a micro-climate that can be controlled to create the best possible fruiting conditions for mushroom growing.
Pasteurisation And Sterilisation
Using a method of pasteurisation or sterilisation is necessary for almost all gourmet mushroom growing projects. It’s often suggested that mushrooms have no trouble growing
Growing Mushrooms in Summer
Summer may bring warm weather and longer days, but for mushroom growers, it presents a unique set of challenges. With high temperatures and increased humidity,
Growing Mushrooms With Pasteurisation
Methods involving pasteurisation are recommended for beginners due to the relative simplicity and low risk of contamination.
Methods involving pasteurisation can normally be undertaken with minimal additional equipment.
How To Grow Mushrooms On Straw
How To Grow Mushrooms On Straw Is Straw Suitable For Beginners? Straw or sugar cane mulch is an excellent choice of substrate for both beginning
What Is Lime Pasteurisation
Cold water lime pasteurisation (often called Lipas) is a method of pasteurisation that is used to prepare substrates that have little to no supplementation. It’s
How To Grow Oyster Mushrooms In Buckets
Growing mushrooms in buckets in a deeply rewarding experience. Fast growing, side fruiting species of oyster mushroom like the pink, yellow, white or blue oyster
Mushroom Paper Spawn
Making Paper Spawn What Is Paper Spawn? Paper spawn is the result of growing mycelium on pasteurised paper. Paper spawn can be used as a
Pasteurisation And Sterilisation
Using a method of pasteurisation or sterilisation is necessary for almost all gourmet mushroom growing projects. It’s often suggested that mushrooms have no trouble growing
Growing Oyster Mushrooms On Paper & Coffee
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Growing Mushrooms With Sterilisation
Sterilisation is used for preparing substrates with a higher amount of supplementation, often required for the cultivation of species like lion’s mane and reishi.
These methods often require additional equipment and are undertaken in the presence of a laminar flow hood for best and most consistent results.
How To Grow Lion’s Mane
Welcome to our comprehensive tutorial on growing Lion’s Mane mushrooms, a guide meticulously crafted for both aspiring mycologists and seasoned mushroom cultivators. Lion’s Mane, scientifically
How To Make Master’s Mix Substrate
Mushroom cultivation has been a popular hobby and industry for centuries, but as the demand for gourmet mushrooms continues to grow, so does the need
How To Load A Pressure Cooker
It’s common practice for mushroom cultivators to use pressure cookers or canners to sterilise grain for spawn or substrate for producing fruiting blocks. In this
PF Tek
Welcome to our comprehensive tutorial on using the PF Tek method for growing mushrooms at home. This guide is tailored for beginners and experts alike,
Sterilized Grain Spawn Bags
Hello, my fun-guys and gals! Gather round for another spore-tacular journey into the rich and varied world of gourmet mushroom cultivation. Today, we’re stepping away
How To Fold Mushroom Grow Bags
How To Fold Mushroom Grow Bags What Are Mushroom Grow Bags? Mushroom grow bags are special bags made from a plastic which can withstand the
Grow Lion’s Mane Without Hardwood
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Aseptic Technique For Mushroom Growing
Have you ever wondered why some mushroom growers seem to have a green thumb while others struggle with crop failure? The secret to their success
Making Grain Spawn
Learning to make grain spawn is one of the most rewarding steps a mushroom cultivator will take. In the follow articles we discuss what is grain spawn, how to make it and the techniques involved.
How To Make Grain Spawn
Well, hello there, you fantastic fungi fanatic, you! Get ready to delve deep into the thrilling world of gourmet mushroom cultivation, because today, we’re pushing
How To Make Reusable Grain Spawn Jars
Specially modified jars are used for the production of grain spawn and liquid culture. Modified mason jars are used to sterilise media in preparation to
How To Inoculate With Agar And Liquid Culture
Inoculating sterile media or substrate with agar or liquid culture is one of the most important steps in expanding mycelium for mushroom growing. All precautions
Making Agar & Liquid Culture
Working with agar and liquid culture can be considered advanced mushroom work and is best done using aseptic technique due to the high risk on contamination. Use agar and liquid culture to preserve mycelium cultures and expand them for use.
How To Prepare Agar
Welcome to our detailed tutorial on preparing agar for mushroom cultivation, a fundamental skill for both novice and experienced mycologists. In this guide, we will
How To Clone Mushrooms
Cloning mushrooms, or growing fungal mycelium on agar plates will give you the ability to keep a collection of mushroom in storage and reproduce the
How To Make Liquid Culture
Welcome to our comprehensive tutorial on making liquid culture for mushroom growing! Whether you’re a seasoned mycologist or a budding mushroom enthusiast, understanding the art
Aseptic Technique For Mushroom Growing
Have you ever wondered why some mushroom growers seem to have a green thumb while others struggle with crop failure? The secret to their success
Cooking With Mushrooms
Working with agar and liquid culture can be considered advanced mushroom work and is best done using aseptic technique due to the high risk on contamination. Use agar and liquid culture to preserve mycelium cultures and expand them for use.
How To Cook Lion’s Mane Mushroom Like A Pro
Hello, my fun-guys and gals, welcome back to our spore-tacular blog! I don’t mean to gloat, but today’s topic is so shroomtastic, it’ll surely have
Oyster Mushroom Chips Recipe
Crispy oyster mushroom chips are on the menu. Low in carbs and high in flavour these are exactly the sort of quick healthy treat that
Crispy Lion’s Mane Nuggets Recipe
I’m seriously blown away by the sweet and succulent flesh of these spiced lion’s mane fritters. Release the rich juices as you bite through that
