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CVG substrate (coco coir, vermiculite, and gypsum) is a beginner-friendly, pre-sterilized mix ideal for growing a variety of mushrooms, including gourmet and medicinal species. It offers excellent water retention, aeration, and nutrient support, with a simple preparation process that minimizes contamination risks.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Should you grow your mushrooms in an all-in-one bag or in a monotub? Let's find out!

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.

Here is a step by step guide for success using the Boomr Bin. Created by mycologists, our modular design is a fresh take on a tried and true method for cultivating your favorite edible and medicinal mushrooms at home, confidently.

Growing your favorite mushrooms just got a lot easier with ShroomTek, North Spore’s hotly awaited All-In-One Complete Mushroom Grow System. In this feature we cover necessary materials and methods for success in the inoculation, storage, colonization, fruiting and harvesting of your ShroomTek, along with important environmental considerations.

Sterile technique is at the heart of indoor mushroom cultivation, so if you want to step up your game we recommend purchasing an All American Sterilizer to sanitize your equipment and homemade substrates.

Our Spray and Grow Kits are an easy and convenient way to start growing mushrooms. After they’re done fruiting on your kitchen counter, there are a few ways you can reuse your kit and keep on growing! Sometimes a little fresh air is all that a kit needs to be revitalized.