Jack Miller

To collect mushroom spawn, you’re essentially harvesting the mycelium—the vegetative, root-like network of a fungus—from a colonized substrate so you can transfer it to a fresh growing medium.   This process is the backbone of home mushroom cultivation, and once you learn how to collect mushroom spawn properly, you can multiply your harvests without buying … Read more

Collecting mushroom blocks is a simple process once you understand how the substrate and mycelium work together.   You can collect mushroom blocks straight from your grow kit, or you can collect mushroom blocks harvested from a spent fruiting block that still has healthy mycelium running through it.   If you’ve been wondering how to … Read more

You collect mushroom seeds by gathering spores from mature mushroom caps instead of looking for traditional seeds, since mushrooms reproduce through microscopic spores rather than seed-producing flowers.   This spore collection process is simpler than most beginners think, and it opens the door to growing your own mushrooms at home with just a little patience … Read more

You can clone mushroom to agar by taking a small tissue sample from the inside of a mushroom stem and placing it onto sterile agar in a Petri dish.   This is the foundational technique for isolating clean, healthy mycelium from a mushroom you love.   When you clone mushroom to agar, you’re essentially taking … Read more

You can clean truffle mushrooms with a gentle brushing technique that preserves their delicate flavor and aroma.   And learning how to clean truffle mushroom properly is one of the most important skills for anyone who loves cooking with these luxurious fungi.   Whether you’re working with fresh black truffles, white truffles, or even a … Read more