Growing Mushrooms Archives - Mushrush Fungi Specialists

Toadstool vs Mushroom

by Sandra | Mar 25, 2021 | Growing Mushrooms

Toadstool vs Mushroom.. What is the difference? All mushrooms are fungus. People tend to call toxic fungus toadstools, and edible fungus mushrooms.

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by Sandra | Mar 1, 2021 | Growing Mushrooms

Join us for a hands-on Shiitake mushroom workshop. Saturday, 13 March 2021, 11 Karkloof Road, Howick.

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...

Meet the “Mushroom Man” – Neil van Rij

by Sandra | Nov 17, 2020 | Growing Mushrooms

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: 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...