With so many different types of edible mushrooms, the question arises: can you grow all mushrooms at home? Being able to grow mushrooms from your home opens up lots of opportunities, particularly in the kitchen. Not to mention, it is a rewarding hobby to have as you get to care for them and watch them […]
Oyster mushrooms are a flavourful and nutritious fungus cultivated for their high nutritional value and excellent taste, making them an appealing choice for mushroom growers. Let's cultivate oyster mushrooms indoors with simple kitchen waste in this quick guide. The generic name for this species is "Flat Mushroom," and are found nearly everywhere in the world, […]
What Are Pink Oyster Mushrooms? Pink Oyster mushrooms are also known as "Phoenix wings" because they resemble chicken feet (Chinese style) with two tiny claws on either side. Pink Oysters come in a variety of species like Pleurotus salmon or Pleurotus djamor, but they all have certain features in common. The average length of the […]
Oyster mushrooms are popular edible fungi characterized by their thin and fan-like fruitbody. They have a mild taste, hence their name. The oyster mushroom is the most common edible mushroom to grow, according to traditional Chinese medicine. They are rich in nutrients and have several health benefits, including boosting the immune system, lowering cholesterol levels, […]
You can grow mushrooms from the stems of your harvested mushrooms. There are several benefits to growing mushrooms in this fashion Growing mushrooms from stems is more sustainable it takes less time than growing them on straw and it also costs less. Additionally, growing from stems gives you fresh mushrooms for longer periods of time. […]
Mushrooms have a high yield and can thrive in small spaces, making them one of the simplest and most profitable crops for beginning gardeners. Some mushroom species are easier to grow than others. In this article, we will look at some of the easiest mushrooms to grow at home. But first, why these mushrooms are […]
Mushrooms contain certain compounds that aid human immune system function, like beta-glucans, lectins and polysaccharides. Scientific research has shown that these compounds can stimulate the immune system to produce cytokines, which could help fight off infections and diseases. There are around 38,000 varieties of mushrooms in the world. Of those, only 100 are considered edible […]
While mushrooms may grow on most organic matter, there are some particularly good substrates for growing mushrooms, and coffee grounds are one such substrate. Coffee grounds are the leftovers that are produced when you make a pot of coffee. They offer a rich source of nitrogen and other nutrients that many kinds of fresh and […]
Mushrooms are delicious fungi that may be added to any meal, but most mushrooms sold in supermarkets aren't very flavourful, if truth be told. They're fairly bland, and honestly quite boring - especially as there isn't much choice available. This article will introduce some of the tastiest mushrooms available without requiring a lot of effort […]
Oyster mushroom growing kits are an excellent way for home gardeners to get on growing mushrooms. They include everything you need and come conveniently packaged together so you don't have to spend hours shopping around and ordering items separately. Oyster mushrooms are gourmet mushrooms that can be used in a wide variety of dishes, although […]
