Mushroom Blog

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.

Illinois’ CURE Act proposes legal, supervised psilocybin therapy for adults 18+, boosting mental wellness without requiring diagnosis.

Local reforms spark psychedelic access in Michigan, while activism, science, and culture challenge laws blocking wider legal change.

Fungus in morning glory seeds produces lysergic acid, key for psychedelics, medicine, and natural alkaloid discovery.

Traditional burials leak millions of gallons of toxic chemicals; mycelium coffins flip the script by detoxifying soil and fighting graveyard pollution.

Chestnut mushrooms boost immunity, support brain and gut health, and offer antioxidants. Nutty flavor and firm texture make them perfect for cooking.

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.

Texas may spend $50M to fund ibogaine trials for opioid use disorder, but is this psychedelic the mental health solution it claims to be?

Microwave mushrooms fast with no oil needed. Learn how to cook mushrooms quickly for a healthy, flavorful meal in under 5 minutes.

Enjoy delicious mushroom burger recipes—both blended and meatless—for healthy, flavorful grilling. Learn more why they can be better than beef on our blog.

Explore top psychedelic mushroom types, psilocybin content, and how to identify and grow them legally and safely.

Explore the top Turkey Tail mushroom grow kits on Amazon and learn which kits offer the best value, quality, and results for home growers.

Learn how to grow king oyster mushrooms indoors or outdoors. Get step-by-step tips on supplies, care, harvesting, and troubleshooting.