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...
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...
by Neil | Aug 3, 2018 | Growing Mushrooms
The lime soak method relies on 4 key principles: Quality spawn using low magnesium hydrated lime – in South Africa marketed as “Water purifying lime” keeping the pH of the lime soak solution above 12 all through the soak period excellent fresh air...
by Sandra | Apr 24, 2018 | Growing Mushrooms
By looking at the bigger picture – the invisible threads that shape our ecosystems functioning – Neil changed his life in 2005 and mine in 2007. We like to think that we are doing our bit today – sharing with the world the magnificence of mushrooms....
by Sandra | Apr 9, 2018 | Growing Mushrooms
We are frequently asked ‘How much room do I need to grow mushrooms’? To keep yourself supplied with our oyster, shiitake and king oyster mushrooms, then all you need is a space as big as a shower. If you’re wanting to sell mushrooms to your local...
by Sandra | Sep 27, 2017 | Growing Mushrooms
? FAQ – Sandra just want to check – if i order Shiitake Spawn can i drill holes and put them in logs? ?Yes you can. Then seal them with bees wax.https://mushrush.co.za/product/shiitake-mushroom-spawn-2kg-bag/ Shiitake grain spawn and...