We have a new shop category

We have a new shop category

We have a opened a brand new area to our shop. It will be filled with all sorts of mushroom thingies…Gifts, collectables and mushroom tools and gear. Be sure to have a look at Products
Beware

Beware

Beware the Death Cap. Amanita phalloides –  the deadliest, the most poisonous mushroom found in the Natal Midlands, here in South Africa.

FAQ: Where is the best place to grow my mushrooms

FAQ: Where is the best place to grow my mushrooms For home growers the key is simplicity.  Any structure, plastic, wood or metal that can hold a large plastic bag or sheet up can be used.  To keep moisture in the tent place a tray of water at the bottom and spray...

Meet the “Mushroom Man” – Neil van Rij

In a nutshell.. Neil is a registered Professional Scientist (400381/1) specializing in mycology and plant pathology. SACNASP is the legislated regulatory body for natural science practitioners in South Africa. 2003 he obtained his M.Sc. (Agric) cum laude degree He was...

FAQ: Basic oyster mushroom production cycle

The basic cycle is –  Substrate preparation – obtaining suitable substrate, drying and grinding the substrate to produce an average particle size of 10mm. Finally pasteurization or sterilization of the substrate. Inoculation – introduction of good...