Growing Mushrooms
Introduction To Spawn
Mushroom Spawn is a fundamental component of mushroom cultivation. It is often compared to “mushroom seed” as it is what mushroom growers utilize to “plant” (inoculate) their mushrooms. While these botanical comparisons are compelling parallels for communicating the purpose of spawn, it is good to clarify the biology of fungi is entirely distinct from that of plants.
Introduction to Incubation
Of the many steps in the mushroom cultivation process, incubation is the lengthiest. It is also generally the least involved, where mycelium is left to do what it does best: grow, spread, and colonize a new food source.
Introduction to Pasteurization and Sterilization
Pasteurization and Sterilization are processes that work to eliminate or control these harmful microorganisms. While the processes share similarities, they are distinct and play unique roles in cultivating mushrooms. One of the common beginner mistakes is mixing and misusing these terms.
Introduction To Substrates
Substrates are a quintessential part of mushroom cultivation. They are as fundamental to growing mushrooms as soil is to cultivating plants. Understanding them and how they interact with your fungi is an inherent part of being a successful mushroom cultivator.
Mushroom Cultivation: A Step-by-Step Overview
This article provides an overview of the mushroom cultivation process from start to finish, and covers some of the different methods and terms common in mushroom cultivation.
