In order to start mushroom farming at home, you will need… Spore and Spawn: In order to grow mushrooms, you’ll need to purchase spores or mycelium. Try to source your genetics from a reputable supplier (this will be the foundation of your farm). Substrate: The material used to grow the mushrooms is called substrate. It…
Want to start Mushroom farming as a Hobby or Business?
Mushroom farming as a hobby or business can be very rewarding. Deciding to go into mushroom farming has been one of the best decisions we’ve made. If you have a love for mushrooms and want to do something rewarding, then mushroom farming is an excellent way to go. Not only can you make some extra…
Setting Up Your Work Station at Home
Equipment for making a mushroom lab at home Having a workable sterile space as a mushroom laboratory is one of the best ways to kick start your mushroom growing venture off towards success. When you have a sterile environment to work in and the right tools, all your usual mushroom work like poring plates, isolating…
Selling at the farmers markets
Selling Mushrooms At Farmers Markets Farmers markets are a great place to sell gourmet mushrooms and can help you get a higher price for your produce. This is because specialty mushrooms are highly sought after for their unique flavor, texture and color. You need to ensure that the mushrooms stay fresh and retain their quality…
Average Retail Price of Mushrooms
Mushrooms are a highly sort after product and can fetch a premium price. Here is a price list of some of the more popular variety’s: Oyster mushrooms: The average retail price for oyster mushrooms is $5-$12 per pound. King trumpet mushrooms: The average retail price of king trumpet mushrooms is $10-$15 per pound. Chestnut mushrooms:…
Making a Still Air Box (SAB)
What does a still air box do? A Still Air Box or SAB as known to people in the mushroom community is a still air, partially-sterile closed environment, providing a barrier where air born floating fungal, viral, and bacterial particles can’t penetrate or fall down and contaminate a clean work space. To work effectively…
Want to grow mushrooms but don’t know where to start!
Growing mushrooms is a fun and rewarding activity that can provide you with delicious, fresh produce. The easiest way to get started is to use a mushroom grow kit. It will introduce you to the process of growing mushrooms, and give you the opportunity to learn what mushrooms need in order to thrive. It will…
Easy to Grow Beginners Mushrooms
1. Oyster Mushrooms Oyster mushrooms are by far the best mushrooms to grow at home for beginners. They come in many varieties, including pearl oysters, king oysters, and strikingly colorful pink, blue, and golden oysters. The easiest mushrooms to grow are Oyster mushrooms Shiitake mushrooms Wine cap mushrooms Pioppino mushrooms Lion’s mane…
Using Agar in Mushroom Cultivation
Agar is a type of gelatinous substance and when poured into a petri dish creates a two dimensional surface. It is commonly used as a growth medium in microbiology and mycology, as it provides a supportive surface for the growth of various microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi such as mushrooms. In mushroom cultivation, this growth…
It’s Time to Make Some Substrate
Substrate is an important factor when it comes to mushroom cultivation. It provides the necessary nutrients and environment for mushrooms to grow. Depending on the type of mushroom you are growing, different kinds of substrates may be used such as straw, cardboard, sawdust, wood chips, compost and so on. After sterilizing or pasteurizing your substrate, spawn is then added…