Insights from the Farm & Field
From hands-on growing guides to deep dives into functional mushrooms, sustainability, and food systems, this is where we share what we’re learning as we build Mycobio. Explore practical knowledge, research-informed thinking, and real-world experience—grown on the farm, tested in practice, and shared openly.
How to Grow Oyster Mushrooms at Home in NZ (Beginner Step-by-Step Guide)
Learn how to grow oyster mushrooms at home in NZ. Step-by-step, beginner-friendly guide covering legal species, grow kits, DIY methods,…
Ultimate guide to sterilising mushroom substrate (updated 2026)
An in-depth - but simple guide - exploring techniques used in preparing mushroom substrate. Focused on methods used for gourmet…
Oyster Mushroom Growing Stages: What to Expect Week by Week (updated for 2026)
If you are growing one of our mini-farm (mushroom grow kits) here's some photos showing the different stages. This will…
Best Place to Grow Mushrooms at Home (Humidity, Light & Temperature Guide) updated 2026
Discover the best places to grow mushrooms at home with guidance from an award-winning New Zealand mushroom farm. Learn how…
Pink vs Grey Oyster Mushrooms: What’s the Difference?
Pink and grey oyster mushrooms may look similar, but they grow, cook, and perform very differently. Learn the key differences…
Pink Oyster Mushrooms in NZ: Species Facts, Flavour & Culinary Uses
Pink oyster mushrooms are bold, fast-growing, and intensely savoury. Learn why this tropical mushroom smells strong, cooks like bacon, and…
Grey Oyster Mushrooms in NZ: Species Guide, Flavour & Why They’re So Versatile
Discover grey oyster mushrooms in New Zealand — the versatile gourmet mushroom prized for its mild flavour, chicken-like texture, and…
Choosing the Best Mushroom Grow Kit in NZ — What Actually Matters
Discover why Mycobio’s Mushroom grow kit is considered among the best in NZ. Built on years of commercial farming experience…
Top problems growing Oyster mushrooms: Stalling and Dormancy – updated 2026
Having mushroom growing problems? Although they are fairly simple and easy to grow, there is some technique involved. Learn how…
Do mushrooms grow in the dark?
Here's the answer to this age old question of mushrooms growing in the dark. A myth started by the French…
My mushrooms have spored! Should I be concerned?
Here are tips to prevent spore being a problem in your home. But, if it does, the best ways to…
4 top tips for after harvest ‘grow kit’ care
How to Grow Mushrooms and care for the grow-kit AFTER harvesting. If you show it some love it will keep…
How to grow Shiitake mushrooms
How to grow shiitake mushrooms. Everything you need to know to obtain a 10th dan shiitake blackbelt.
Tips for growing mushrooms in winter
With a little care, you can continue growing mushrooms in winter. Here are some tips to show you how.
Mushroom Growing Pests, what to look out for!
There's not many pests you will need to deal with when growing mushrooms. But there are 2 nasty bugs to…
Mushroom Growers’ Secrets: Maintaining High Humidity
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?
Being fungi, mushrooms and mould love the same growing environment. Here's what to do if mould rears it's ugly head.
NZ Mushroom Growing: Lions Mane, King Oyster, Reshi & Chaga
Mushroom growing in NZ is very restricted. Here's the reason why and a list of what we are allowed to…
Build a humidi-crib (our mushroom growing container)
Looking for a place or grow your mushrooms? Here's a cheap and simple solution. Bonus, as a mini greenhouse you…
