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Do mushrooms grow in the dark?

By Brent on January 16, 2025

Here's the answer to this age old question of mushrooms growing in the dark. A myth started by the French in the 1700's. Hint, they are not called cave mushrooms for a reason!

My mushrooms have spored! Should I be concerned?

By Brent on January 13, 2025

Here are tips to prevent spore being a problem in your home. But, if it does, the best ways to clean it up.

5 easy ways to preserve mushrooms

By Brent on May 10, 2024

Trying to think of ways of using all those mushrooms after a big harvest? Here is 5 quick and easy ways of preserving mushrooms so you don't have to eat them all at once!

Ultimate guide to sterilising mushroom substrate

By Brent on July 8, 2022

An in-depth - but simple guide - exploring techniques used in preparing mushroom substrate. Focused on methods used for gourmet mushrooms.

How to grow mushrooms: 4 top tips for after harvest ‘grow kit’ care

By Brent on June 28, 2022

How to Grow Mushrooms and care for the grow-kit AFTER harvesting. If you show it some love it will keep performing for many months to come.

How to grow Shiitake mushrooms

By Brent on June 24, 2022

How to grow shiitake mushrooms. Everything you need to know to obtain a 10th dan shiitake blackbelt.

Tips for growing mushrooms in winter

By Brent on June 23, 2022

With a little care, you can continue growing mushrooms in winter. Here are some tips to show you how.

Best locations to grow mushrooms

By Brent on June 10, 2022

Looking for the best location to grow mushrooms? Here's our guide to show you where to put them and why - so you will get great results.

Mushroom Growing Pests, what to look out for!

By Brent on June 8, 2022

There's not many pests you will need to deal with when growing mushrooms. But there are 2 nasty bugs to look out for, especially if you grow them outside.

Mushroom Growers’ Secrets: Maintaining High Humidity

By Brent on June 8, 2022

New to mushroom growing? Here's an in-depth guide to help you create the humidity that they require.

My mushroom kit has mould, is that a problem?

By Brent on May 24, 2022

Being fungi, mushrooms and mould love the same growing environment. Here's what to do if mould rears it's ugly head.

Top problems growing Oyster mushrooms: Stalling and Dormancy

By Brent on May 17, 2022

Having mushroom growing problems? Although they are fairly simple and easy to grow, there is some technique involved. Learn how here.

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