Jack Miller

You can collect spores from a mushroom by making a spore print, and it’s a surprisingly simple process once you know the steps.   Whether you’re interested in mushroom identification, home microscopy, or even growing your own mushrooms, learning how to collect spores from a mushroom is a fantastic skill to have.   The good … Read more

You can collect oyster mushroom spores by making a spore print, which is a simple and rewarding process that lets you capture millions of microscopic spores from a fresh mushroom cap.   If you’re curious about how to collect oyster mushroom spores for your own home cultivation projects or just for the fun of microscopy, … Read more

You can collect mushrooms from mushroom trees by carefully twisting or cutting them at the base of the stem.   This is the simplest and most effective way to harvest them without damaging the tree or the surrounding mycelium network.   If you’ve spotted a mushroom tree in the wild or even in your own … Read more

You can collect mushroom spores for growing by harvesting a mature mushroom cap, placing it on a sterile surface, and waiting for the spore print to drop.   This simple process is the foundation of home mushroom cultivation, and it’s surprisingly easy once you know the steps.   Collecting mushroom spores for growing is a … Read more

You can collect mushroom spores for cultivation by harvesting a mature mushroom cap and letting it drop its spores onto a piece of paper or glass.   This simple process is the foundation of home mushroom growing, and it’s easier than you might think.   Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned grower, learning how … Read more