Mushrush mycologist and plant pathologist

FAQ: Where is the best place to grow my mushrooms

by Neil | Feb 4, 2021 | Growing 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...

FAQ: How long can I store my Rookie ‘Roomer kit before I use it?

by Neil | Jan 27, 2021 | Growing Mushrooms

FAQ: How long can I store my ‘rookie roomer kit before use? The kit contains spawn (mushroom seed). This spawn is temperature sensitive. It is best to store the spawn in the fridge. This will slow the mycelium growth and helps to keep the mycelium from clumping...

FAQ: How do I choose and prepare my mushroom substrate

by Neil | Jun 19, 2019 | Growing Mushrooms

The most commonly used and accessible is wheat straw. Most pet stores and farmers co-op stores, stock wheat straw. Choose good quality straw, there should be no odours or mouldy growth. It is important to chop it as finely as possible, the optimum is an average...

FAQ: Basic oyster mushroom production cycle

by Neil | Apr 17, 2019 | Growing Mushrooms

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...

FAQ: can I grow different species of mushrooms in the same room?

by Neil | Oct 13, 2018 | Growing Mushrooms

FAQ: can I grow different species of mushrooms in the same room? Short answer is yes. Long answer, the species you can grow effectively in the same room, will depend on each species climatic requirements. I have found that shiitake and king oyster do well together...