Mushroom Blog

New Psilocybe Mushrooms in Africa: What to Know?
What Are Psilocybe Mushrooms?
Belonging to the genus Psilocybe, these mushrooms contain psychoactive compounds such as psilocybin and psilocin, wh...

How to Use CVG Substrate for Mushrooms?
Understanding CVG Substrate for Mushroom Growing
CVG substrate—composed of Coco Coir, Vermiculite, and Gypsum—is one of the most effective and use...

Best Gifts for Beginner Mushroom Growers?
Best Gifts for Beginner Mushroom Growers
Mushroom cultivation is a fascinating and sustainable hobby that has gained immense popularity among foo...

Best Mushrooms for Oak Logs - What Grows Best?
🍄 Oak is one of the best woods for mushroom cultivation due to its slow decay rate and excellent nutrient retention.
🛠️ Shiitake, Reishi, Lion’s M...

Chicken of the Woods: Can You Eat This Wild Mushroom?
Chicken of the Woods: Can You Eat This Wild Mushroom?
Chicken of the woods (Laetiporus spp.) is a prized find for mushroom enthusiasts and forag...

Mushroom Fruiting Block Kit: How Does It Work?
🍄 Mushroom fruiting block kits provide a simple, low-maintenance way to grow mushrooms at home with minimal risk of contamination.
🌱 Substrates li...

Telluride Mushroom Festival: Should You Go?
The Telluride Mushroom Festival is a must-attend event for anyone fascinated by fungi, bringing together mycologists, chefs, environmentalists, an...

Turkey Tail Mushrooms: How to Find and Use Them?
🦠 Turkey tail mushrooms contain polysaccharopeptides (PSP & PSK), which have been studied for their immune-boosting and cancer-fighting proper...

Mushroom Grow Bags: Mycelium to Mushroom, The Complete Guide to Growing
What are Spawn Bags?
Spawn bags are bags specifically designed for growing many types of mushrooms. They are self contained growing environments fo...