Mushroom 2026

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

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