Mushroom Blog

Learn why mushroom caps split or crack—discover links between humidity, genetics, and temperature, and how to prevent these common growing issues.

Discover how LED grow lights impact mushroom growth, yield, and appearance. Learn ideal light settings, types, and cycles for indoor cultivation.

Mushroom pins not growing properly? Discover top reasons for stalled oyster mushroom growth, condensation issues, and how to fix your microclimate.

Urban mushroom farming thrives in small spaces. Learn the best methods, varieties & tools for growing mushrooms indoors with limited space.

Explore mushroom mutations, their causes, and safety. Learn how odd growth traits impact yield and overall success in mushroom cultivation.

Struggling with mushroom aborts? Learn what they are, common causes like humidity and CO2, and how to prevent aborts for a healthier harvest.

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 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.

Grow gourmet mushrooms at home affordably using monotubs, agar cups, and grow bags. Simple, cost-effective tools for healthy, abundant harvests.

Discover why mushrooms grow tall and skinny and learn how to prevent it with proper airflow, light, humidity, and grow bag techniques.

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

Learn how to sterilize mushroom substrate with or without a pressure cooker. Find out if sterilization is required for your mushroom grow setup.

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

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

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!

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.

Grow gourmet mushrooms anywhere with vertical mushroom towers — 4x more yield, 75% less water, and perfect for small spaces. Easy, sustainable, and year-round harvests!

Wondering how long spore syringes stay viable? Learn about proper storage, lifespan, and tips to extend shelf life for effective mushroom cultivation.

Learn how long liquid culture colonization takes, signs of success, ideal conditions, and tips to speed up your mushroom growth.