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Common Mushroom Growing Problems(and How to Fix Them)
Even experienced growers run into problems. Here’s how to fix the most common ones. **1. Contamination** – **Cause:** Unsterile tools or substrate. – **Fix:** Use a pressure cooker; wear gloves; sanitize your work area. **2. Mushrooms Not Fruiting** – **Cause:** Low humidity or incorrect light. – **Fix:** Mist more often; provide indirect light for 8–12…
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How to Make a Low-Cost Mushroom Fruiting Chamber
A fruiting chamber creates the perfect environment for mushrooms to grow. **Materials:** – Large clear plastic tote – Drill with 1/4” bit – Perlite – Spray bottle – Hygrometer **Steps:** 1. Drill holes evenly on all sides, including the lid and base, about 2 inches apart. 2. Rinse perlite and spread 2–3 inches in the…
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Top 5 Tools Every Mushroom Grower Should Own
The right tools make mushroom cultivation easier, faster, and more successful. **1. Pressure Cooker** Essential for sterilizing substrate and tools to prevent contamination. **2. Spray Bottle** Keeps humidity levels high without overwatering. **3. Sharp Knife or Scalpel** For clean cuts when harvesting or taking tissue samples. **4. Grow Bags** Prevents contamination while allowing air exchange.…
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Beginner’s Guide to identifying Edible Mushrooms in the Wild
Foraging edible mushrooms can be rewarding — and risky if you’re not careful. This beginner’s guide covers the basics. **Golden Rule:** If you’re not 100% sure, don’t eat it. **What You’ll Need:** – Local mushroom field guide – Basket or mesh bag – Pocket knife – Phone for photos **Beginner-Friendly Species:**I 1. **Morel** – honeycomb…
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How to Grow Oyster Mushroom at Home
Oyster mushrooms are one of the easiest and fastest mushrooms to grow at home. **What You’ll Need:** – Oyster mushroom spawn – Straw or sawdust substrate – A bucket or grow bag – Spray bottle with clean water **Steps:** 1. Prepare your straw or sawdust by soaking it in hot water to pasteurize. 2. Drain…