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Best Mushrooms to Grow on Oak Logs
Let’s explore the top mushrooms to grow on oak logs, including shiitake, reishi, and lion's mane, all of which thrive on this nutrient-rich hardwood. Oak's slow decay and high nutrient density make it an ideal substrate for long-term mushroom cultivation. With practical tips on fall inoculation and spawn selection, growers can look forward to abundant mushroom harvests year after year!
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How to Use a Mushroom Fruiting Block Kit
Fruiting block kits provide a convenient way to grow mushrooms at home, requiring minimal preparation and setup. These pre-colonized blocks can be fruited using side- or top-fruiting techniques, depending on the mushroom species. With proper care, they offer multiple harvests, making them ideal for beginners and experienced growers alike!
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4 Easy Ways to Preserve Mushrooms
Here we discuss a number of simple preservation techniques for keeping mushrooms edible for the long term, covering best practices and simple recipes to enjoy the fruits of your labor for longer while expanding your culinary opportunities throughout the year.
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Sawdust vs. Grain: Which Mushroom Spawn is Best?
Here, we'll discuss the differences between sawdust, grain, and plug spawn for mushroom cultivation and outline how to choose the best option for your project.
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5 of the Best Mushrooms to Grow on Logs
We outline 5 of the best mushrooms to grow on logs, including their preferred method of cultivation, substrate, flavor profile and interesting facts about each species
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5 Mushrooms to Grow in Outdoor Beds | Mushroom Garden Ideas
Wine cap, oyster, blewit, almond agaricus, and nameko mushrooms are 5 mushrooms you can grow in beds in your yard or garden this year, diversifying your ecosystem, improving the health of your soil, and expanding your home menu!
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How Do Mushrooms Grow?
Discover the fascinating process of how mushrooms grow, including where and when they grow, and how you can grow your own mushrooms at home.
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3 of the Easiest Mushrooms to Grow at Home
Wine Caps, Shiitake, and Blue Oyster mushrooms all have one thing in common: they are perfect for beginners and so easy to grow at home. Whether you want to grow indoors or outside, these species are neigh fail-proof - learn more within!
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Martha Grow Tent or Monotub: Which Mushroom Growing Method is Best for You?
Discover the differences between Martha grow tents like the BoomRoom II and monotubs like the Boomr Bin to find the best mushroom growing method for you. Learn about setup, benefits, and more in this article.
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How to Forage, Preserve, and Use Chaga Mushrooms
Learn about the health benefits, historical use, identification, harvesting, processing, and recipes for Chaga mushrooms, as well as how to make Chaga mushroom tea!
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How to Grow Mushrooms Indoors
Indoor cultivation allows you to grow mushrooms year-round regardless of weather or space limitations. Learn how to grow mushrooms indoors with our comprehensive guide - discover the advantages, best ways to grow, substrates to use, and more.
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Common Contamination in Mushroom Cultivation
In this article, we cover five of the most common contaminants you may encounter in your mushroom grows including trichoderma and orange bread mold. We'll also offer tips for dealing with contamination and avoiding it in the future.
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Sterile Substrates & Mushroom Compatibility
Sterile substrates are the nutrient source (food) for your mushrooms. But which substrates pair best with which mushroom species? In this article, we will guide you in pairing your mushrooms with the correct substrate. We will also cover different kinds of substrates, how to use them, and how you can supplement them.
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How to Grow Mushrooms in a Tent: The Complete BoomRoom II Tek Guide
Grow your favorite edible and medicinal fungi with North Spore's 'BoomRoom II' Automated Martha Tent Mushroom Grow Kit. We explore the features, setup and uses for the BoomRoom II including important considerations for environmental factors like humidity and fresh air exchange.
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Mycology Lab Skills: Plates, Slants, & Liquid Culture
Our Mycology Lab Skills lesson demonstrates how to prepare three kinds of growth media for mushroom cultivation. We’ll show you how to make MYA for plates, PDA for slants, and Malt Yeast for liquid culture. These skills are essential for growing gourmet edible and medicinal mushrooms and propagating desired qualities. While we used a sterile lab for the lesson, the same techniques can be adapted for a home setting.
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Tools & Equipment for Growing Mushrooms at Home
We have put together a list of popular and helpful tools for growing your favorite edible and medicinal fungi indoors and outside. In this article we cover the basics: spores, spawn, grow chambers, along with tools you'll need to keep your workspace clean and tidy.
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All-in-One Bags or Monotub Bins: Which Mushroom Growing Method is Best for You?
Should you grow your mushrooms in an all-in-one bag or in a monotub? Let's find out!
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How to Use a NocBox Still Air Box for Mushroom Cultivation
Whether inoculating grain jars, cloning your favorite edible or medicinal mushrooms, or mixing bulk substrates our new NocBox Still Air Box is a practical and affordable choice for those looking to reduce contamination with confidence.
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