Mushroom Blog

What do mushrooms eat? Discover how different mushrooms feed on organic matter, symbiosis, and more in this guide to mushroom nutrition and growth.

Discover key factors that impact mushroom cultivation like humidity, temperature, pH, and CO2 using smart sensors for optimal yield.

Discover why mushrooms grow so fast and how fungi use mycelium and water inflation to rapidly pop up overnight. Learn the science of fungal growth!

Can fungi help fight climate change? Discover how mycorrhizal fungi boost CO2 absorption and protect forests as vital natural carbon sinks.

White fuzz on mushrooms could be harmless mycelium or dangerous mold. Learn how to tell the difference and when to toss them.

Discover why fresh air exchange and fans are vital for indoor mushroom growth. Learn how airflow impacts yield and quality.

Learn how to harvest oyster mushrooms at peak freshness. Discover best tips on texture, cap shape, and storage to maximize flavor and yield.

Learn three cheap and easy ways to grow mushrooms at home using spawn blocks, raised beds, or garden pathways—perfect for beginners and gardeners alike.

Why are you growing tall and skinny mushrooms? Here are 8 reasons why.

Why is your mycelium not growing? Learn 7 common mistakes in mushroom cultivation—from moisture to substrate—and how to fix them fast.

Explore how mushrooms like Lion's Mane support dementia care through antioxidants, vitamins, and neuroprotective compounds that improve cognitive function.

Are magic mushrooms, LSD, MDMA, or ketamine legal in Alabama? Learn about psychedelic drug laws and how they may change soon.

Discover how antioxidants in edible mushrooms like polyphenols and vitamins can impact health and reduce oxidative stress. Learn the science behind it.

Cobweb mold or mycelium? Learn how to identify mushroom grow contaminants and save your substrate using expert tips for beginners.

Explore if Hericium erinaceus mycelia enriched with erinacines can improve brain health, prevent dementia, and aid in neuroprotection.

Learn what mycelium metabolites (aka mushroom pee) really are, why they're secreted, and if they're harmful to your mushroom grow.

Explore the antioxidant power of edible and medicinal mushrooms and how they may impact your health.

Master substrate moisture control for vigorous mycelium growth and contamination-free, high-yield mushroom harvests in any cultivation setup.

To grow mushrooms well, you need to create environmental conditions like their natural forest-floor homes. And humidity is central to this. Whether you’re just starting your first mushroom kit or looking to adjust a commercial setup, getting the right humidity for mushrooms is important for healthy pinning, full fruiting, and preventing problems like contamination or losing a batch.

Temperature is one of the most important things in growing mushrooms well. Whether you are growing mushrooms for business or just at home, keeping the temperature right at every growth stage helps you get good yields, healthy mushrooms, and fewer problems with germs.

Growing mushrooms at home offers flexibility, flavor, and even therapeutic benefits. But mistakes can make it feel hard. Growers can greatly improve their chances of success by learning about and fixing common mushroom growing problems. These include contamination, airflow issues, and unstable environments.

If you use a monotub to grow mushrooms, you might see tiny mushroom caps along the sidewalls. People call these "side pins." They can be a problem. You can harvest them, but they usually mean something is off in your grow environment.

Want multiple flushes from your magic mushroom grow kit? Learn how to soak your substrate for more harvests and when to pick your shrooms.

Learn when and how to harvest magic mushrooms to preserve potency, prevent contamination, and boost future flushes. Timing is everything!

Mushroom spores everywhere? Learn how to clean them, prevent spore storms, and understand the health risks, especially for allergy sufferers.

Learn when to introduce fruiting conditions for mushroom cultivation. Discover signs like hyphal knots to ensure perfect timing.

Learn why pasteurizing mushroom substrate reduces contamination while supporting healthy mycelium growth for bigger yields.

Fight green mold in mushroom grow bags with premium sterile grow bags and lab-tested liquid cultures for contamination-free harvests.

Essential urban mushroom cultivation tips for safely growing psilocybin mushrooms at home—space-efficient setups, contamination control, and legal considerations.