Mushroom Growing Tips, Guides & Recipes
Everything You Need To Know To Grow Mushrooms At Home
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Mushroom Spores vs. Spawn: What is the Difference?
Simply put, they are the first two stages in a life cycle that ends with mushrooms. We’ll discuss their differences,...
Guides
Using your All American Pressure Sterilizer
Sterile technique is at the heart of indoor mushroom cultivation, so if you want to step up your game we...
Collaborations
Spore to Fork's 5 Best Snow Oyster Mushroom Recipes
Snow oysters have a milder, sweeter flavor and firmer texture than their oyster cousins. Zach at Spore to Fork shares...
Recipes
5 of the Best King Trumpet Mushroom Recipes
Our friend Zach of Spore to Fork created these 5 delicious recipes starring the beloved king trumpet mushroom.
Collaborations
Spore to Fork's 5 Best Chestnut Mushroom Recipes
Chestnut mushrooms are beloved for their woodsy aroma, crunchy texture, and rich, nutty, mildly-sweet flavor. Zach at Spore to Fork...
Research
Introduction to Fungal Biology
In this blog post, we explore a variety of mushroom biology topics including the fungal lifecycle, primary mushroom characteristics, the...
Recipes
Oyster Mushroom & Corn Empanada Recipe
As summer fades, we have the perfect recipe to transition you to your favorite fall flavors. This savory dish...
Mushrooms in Culture
The Mycological Muse: How Mushrooms Inspire Art & Fashion
From fashion and music to performance and fine art, all creative genres seem to be enamored with nature’s humble muse.
Research
How Fungi Can Support Life in Space
What are some of the ways humans might apply the functionality of fungi to the final frontier? Explore with us.
Collaborations
How to Grow Cordyceps Mushrooms with William Padilla-Brown
In this guide, you will learn both jar tech and bin tech methods, including preparation, inoculation, growing, and harvesting.
Guides
How to Make a Martha Tent Mushroom Fruiting Chamber
We created this comprehensive Martha tent set up and maintenance guide to help anyone interested in learning Martha tek or...
Collaborations
We Tested the Mella Smart Mushroom Fruiting Chamber by FirstBuild
Awhile back, the team at FirstBuild reached out to us about the Mella Smart Mushroom Fruiting Chamber they were creating...