Category: Guides

Growing Pink Oyster Mushrooms At Home (Easy Backyard Grow)

Pink Oysters mushrooms are one of the easiest species to grow. They are fast to colonize, produce a ton of fruits and aren’t at all afraid of less than perfect conditions. I just recently finished a fun backyard grow, and wanted to share how easy it is to produce a fresh bounty of one of

7 Tips for Beginner Mushroom Growers

New to growing mushrooms? If so, you may just be a little mystified – which is totally understandable. There is a ton of information to try and digest and make sense of. Terms like inoculation, agar transfers, laminar flow- what does all of this mean? And what of all this do I really need to know? I just want

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New to mushrooms? You’ve come to the right place. At FreshCap, we know mushrooms. And we want to share that knowledge with you! Growing mushrooms can be a ton of fun. But there is so much to learn! Use this page to help navigate your way through the information on the site. First step- join thousands

The EASY Way To Make Mushroom Grain Spawn At Home

Making grain spawn at home doesn’t have to be that complicated. If you can make spawn yourself, it allows you to grow basically any type of “cultivatable” mushroom you want. Read on to find out how you can make your own grain spawn easily at home without needing too much space, or without the need

How To Grow Reishi In A “Mini Greenhouse” – Backyard Reishi Cultivation

Believe it or not, it’s actually not that hard to grow your own medicinal mushrooms. Of course, it can be complicated- but I wanted to show you an easy way to grow your very own Reishi mushrooms using the “mini-greenhouse” method. This method works so well because it mimics the traditional method the Reishi is

The 3 Levels Of Mushroom Growing

If you’re just starting to learn about growing mushrooms, the process can seem overwhelming. There is so much to learn! Unfortunately, that can be a turn off for some people who are looking to get into the hobby. The truth is, growing mushrooms can be as simple, or as complicated, as you want it to be.

Different Types Of Grain Spawn

When making grain spawn, the gold standard has always been rye grain.

And that makes sense.

Rye is widely available, hydrates well- and is universally loved by almost any mushroom species.

But what if you can’t get rye grain? Is there any other grain that’s up to the task?

Definitely.

In fact, you can make amazing spawn out of a variety of different grains, some of which you probably have in your pantry right now.

Growing Shaggy Mane Mushrooms

Not all gourmet mushrooms can be found at the grocery store.

Sometimes it’s because nobody has figured out how to grow them commercially- like in the case of Morels or Chanterelles.

But Shaggy Mane is a little different.

Coprinus comatus is actually quite easy to grow. In fact, in the commercial cultivation of button mushrooms, this shaggy looking mushroom is actually considered a pest.

Grow Mushrooms Easy In A 5 Gallon Bucket

I’ll admit, growing mushrooms can get complicated… but it doesn’t have to be that way. Sometimes it can be dirt simple- and that’s why I love the 5 gallon bucket method. It requires no special skills or previous experience. It requires no expensive and specialized equipment. It can produce a metric whack-ton of fresh mushrooms at home, with little effort. So… are you ready to grow lots of fresh mushrooms at home? Let’s get started!

How To Grow Oyster Mushrooms

Looking to grow Oyster Mushrooms? You’ve come to the right place! This guide will show you everything you need to know to start growing Oyster mushrooms- whether you’re looking to grow as a hobby, or have aspirations to start a small farm. So- you’ve decided that you want to try and grow mushrooms… That’s awesome!

How To Make A Mushroom Spore Print

Learning how to make a mushroom spore print is an essential skill for any budding mycologist. If you’re interested in foraging for wild mushrooms, spore printing can help identify exactly what mushroom you’ve found. If instead, you’re interested in growing mushrooms from spores, you need to know how to properly collect and store the spores to complete

How To Grow Mushrooms On Logs And Stumps With Plug Spawn

Growing mushrooms on logs is a fun and low maintenance way to enjoy fresh mushrooms at home. Even if you only have a small backyard, log-grown mushrooms can be a fun and fruitful addition to your urban landscape. Any hardwood loving species can be grown on logs. That includes Shiitake, Oysters, Reishi, and even Lion’s