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Growing gourmet mushrooms
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What we teach
Sterile technique
Flow hoods, still-air boxes, flame sterilization and the habits that keep plates clean.
Agar work
Pouring plates, transferring, and sectoring to isolate a single vigorous line.
Liquid culture & grain
Expanding mycelium from plate to jar, and spotting contamination early.
Substrates & fruiting
Matching substrate, humidity, fresh air and light to each species.
Genetics & preservation
Cloning wild finds, avoiding senescence, and storing cultures long-term.
Medicinal species
Growing cordyceps, reishi, lion's mane and turkey tail with consistent results.
FAQ
Common questions
Oyster mushrooms (blue, black falcon or pink) are fast, forgiving and fruit in a wide range of conditions. Once you are comfortable, step up to lion's mane or king oyster.