The first step to success is choosing the right kind of mushrooms for your needs, environment, and skill level. The easiest to grow are oyster, lion’s mane, and shiitake.
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What substrate you’ll need depends on the type of mushroom spawn you choose. Common substrates include sawdust, cardboard, grain mix, and even coffee grounds.
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You can grow mushrooms in just about any container that can hold the substrate, retain moisture, and trap CO2. But for beginners, we recommend using specialty mushroom grow bags.
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Mixing spawn into your substrate is a process known as inoculation. When doing this, you want to keep things clean - that means sterilized substrate, bowl, instruments, and container.
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In general, mushrooms like it dark, moist, and cool. But every species has its preferences in temperature and humidity. Research the optimal conditions for your mushroom variety.
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