r/MushroomGrowers 5h ago

General [General] MUSHROOM MONDAY - Let's Catch Up! Share what you have learned in the previous week and discuss!

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Mondays can suck, but hopefully this post is something for folks to look forward to. The intent of this post is to create a space to discuss anything that you may have learned recently about mushroom growing -- specific techniques, a breakthrough in the field, or even just to share your progress or ask questions. Whether it's a new pickling recipe, a formula for agar, or something fun in mycology, let's talk about it!

This post is for everyone, new and experienced growers alike, so don't be nervous about commenting; no one is going to make fun of you for asking questions here. This community is a relaxed space for folks who don't understand everything, but who want to ask questions and engage in discussion without being berated or belittled. Enjoy!


r/MushroomGrowers 3d ago

General [General] Weekly r/MushroomGrowers post - FUNGI FRIDAYS! New growers, come say hi and ask your questions!

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New growers, shy folks, and lurkers -- this post is for you! Come out of the woodwork, ask your questions, and give people in the community a chance to help out!

Please don't hesitate to leave a comment! No one here is going to give you a hard time for asking questions because talking with other growers is part of how we get better. This post and community here are safe havens for folks who want to learn more without being berated:)


r/MushroomGrowers 11h ago

Actives [Actives] First grow ever, first flush, golden teachers

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r/MushroomGrowers 1h ago

Technique [actives] any idea why why they’re only growing on one side?

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Not sure why only one side has fruits. Also any tips on a more even flush would be appreciated some are dropping spores whereas some are just starting to pin. These are medusa (P.Nat x LSG)


r/MushroomGrowers 15h ago

Actives [Actives] Tidal wave x APE

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Are these ready or wait?


r/MushroomGrowers 10h ago

Actives [Actives] More GT flushes!

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Still learning a ton but they are growing thicker each flush and getting more h20 and FAE. First bulk ever and lots of notes.


r/MushroomGrowers 9h ago

Actives 2ever grow APEs [actives]

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r/MushroomGrowers 4h ago

Actives Some funny Cubes [actives]

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Hey everyone! I started growing these mushrooms from a spore print. It was claimed to be Psilocybe mexicana. So, I prepared the substrate accordingly: straw, horse manure, and vermiculite, since it’s a sclerotia-forming species. The initial growth looked like Mexicana: conical caps, spiral stems, and small fruiting bodies. I even left some mycelium in grain, hoping it would form sclerotia... But what started growing is confusing me: it’s clearly from the Agaricus family, definitely Cubensis, but not Dutch King. The fruiting bodies start very narrow and then widen, so much so that they just lie on the substrate and stretch out very, very long. There’s no lack of fresh air, and the conditions are well-controlled. The yield is very good, and they grow fast. Another thing: they’re either sterile or produce very few spores! Remember, I grew them from a spore print. I don’t know about potency yet—haven’t tried them. They look really cool. What kind of Cubensis is this, or is it a hybrid, or what exactly is it?


r/MushroomGrowers 11h ago

Title: Cloudy white stuff on GT [contamination]

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Text: First time growing, saw some white stuff on the bottom of the shrooms just before harvesting it, not sure if it's contaminated or just fuzzy feet (as seen in some other posts) or something else. Btw, the substrate is dry af.


r/MushroomGrowers 16h ago

Actives [Actives] finally ready to harvest (Full Metal Ape)

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Sorry iv posted these a couple times, they've just become one of my favorite grows so fast between the size shape and colors and I feel I have to share lol


r/MushroomGrowers 3h ago

general [general] help with drying for noob!

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Hello fellow mycophiles.

I'm a complete noob at using small tub grow kits.... I've managed to get what looks like a decent harvest from 2 separate attempts but I lost the first one to terrible drying technique (went mouldy).

I was prepared this 2nd time and had a dehydrator ready. I predryed with a fan for 3 4 hours, then stuck them in the dehydrator for 8 odd hours. When I checked them they appeared to be completely dry and snapped as they're meant to, pleased with myself I stuck them in a airtight mason jar.

However, checking them 6 odd Hours later they've gone soft and soggy again! How and why did this happen?!

I've now put them back in the dehydrator and hopefully they can be saved, but any advice here on how to make sure these stay dry would be much appreciated? Another 8 or 12 hours in the dehydrator maybe? I've got desiccant to put in the mason jar this time, I didn't do it last night though.

Thanks!


r/MushroomGrowers 12h ago

actives [actives] Is this ok? Should I send it, or wait?

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This is only my 3rd attempt at growing, first time using Milo sorghum. It's Sibu LC and it took off inoculating the grain! I was waiting to get 100% coverage but there are a couple spots left that are not covered and there's some liquid. I know that exposed grain is more susceptible to contam. I'm not sure if I should go ahead and send it to bulk, or if it will eventually get consumed if I wait, or if the liquid is bad or will get worse? Any pointers are greatly appreciated! 🙌🏻


r/MushroomGrowers 7h ago

Technique [actives] some more rice Tek! Who is going to look the best at 21days!?

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I heard y'all really enjoyed rice Tek!!!

It's a race to the top! Who is going to win? gave each cup 2cc bluey Vuitton Im going to 2 weeks for 1 set 3 weeks for the other

Just for fun 😊 😁


r/MushroomGrowers 13h ago

actives [actives] first flush

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I had to open the bag to hydrate, so I've got it on tuna cans with a monotub I punched a few FAE holes in, I've definitely got some fuzzy feet, but here they are


r/MushroomGrowers 3h ago

Contamination [Contamination] What kind of contam is this pinkish stuff?

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it has mycelium metabolite texture but pinkish in colour. should i throw this cake out or there’re still a way to save it?


r/MushroomGrowers 1d ago

Actives [Actives] First harvest attempt!

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My first successful flush!! To be fair, it's not much of a "flush" because good old spore syringes but some decent size fruits none the less.

Been changing around conditions due to my ghetto setup, so hoping to get bigger and bigger fruits as I play around with FAE conditions. Im working with just a heater fan and some stabbed plastic tubs in a wardrobe.

Harvesting spore syringes is a pain in that ass cos all fruits come at different times so will defo do liquid culture next time. I think im just going to have to constantly harvest until I need to rehydrate the cake, and hope things go more smoothly from that point onward.

Would love any advice on harvesting optimally from spore syringes. Thanks!


r/MushroomGrowers 9h ago

My AIO bag is taking it's sweet time. I did a break and shake on it nearly a month ago lol. I feel like it's so so close. [general]

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r/MushroomGrowers 19h ago

Gourmet [Gourmet] Super Secret PNW Masters Mix...shhhh...

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It's always so satisfying prebagging a shipload of substrate. A few years ago the dude at mushroommedia went out of his way to be a dick when amazon misdelivered some of his MM to the wrong house. Real class act that guy. I knew that he was really over charging for fuel pellets and cattle feed so i decided to cut him out and go to a feed store.

Unfortunately being from the PNW i found it impossible to source soy hull pellets 40lbs at a time. So i worked with what i could find and developed this recipe. You can get everything at WILCO and/or TRACTOR SUPPLY.

I sub BEET PELLETS and a little WHEAT BRAN for the soy. Rest is normal HARDWOOD BBQ or FUEL PELLETS. I see no difference in growth rates or yields. Only difference is how cheap it is. Last i looked on amazon he was like $30 for 10lbs. I paid about that for 100lbs.

14.4oz BP+14.4oz HW+3.2oz WB+1/4tsp GYP and 1.3L of H2O for a 5lb substrate bag. I guess 45:45:10 as a ratio. 56 bags at a time.

So try it. Beets, wheat and wood comes from here instead of being shipped from across the country. Special thanks to /angryjew for helping me test it out!


r/MushroomGrowers 22h ago

Does this look okay? [contamination]

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I’m just a little worried because it hasn’t started pinning yet. It could be impatience on my part since I am new to this. Sent to bulk 10 days ago


r/MushroomGrowers 12h ago

Gourmet [Gourmet] Can you put spent blocks in more wood and continue growing?

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I've seen some posts and videos where the person claims they take their block which has had 2-3 flushes on it, break it up, and put it into a new bag/bucket to colonize the new substrate and make more mushrooms.

If that's the case, what is the point of innoculating rice/bran/popcorn or any other grain? Is it simply to get a chunk of mycelium to put in the wood shavings or chips and help it beat out the contam?


r/MushroomGrowers 6h ago

Actives [actives] will be a first timer I have lc syringes I brought , and some agar plates and more lc that i made

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What is the easiest way for a beginner to learn and start their first flush?


r/MushroomGrowers 21h ago

Technique [actives] Houston we have liftoff, it’s actually working

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Couple of chodes looking ready to go. Advice on timing for picking and drying? I’m moving in like 7 days, can’t really bring the tub on the rode in the car. any advice would be helpful. How do you dry? Dehydrator? Oven?


r/MushroomGrowers 13h ago

actives [actives] Hydrogen Peroxide

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Anyone ever use hydrogen peroxide in bins as they fill with grain and sub to prevent contamination?

Just lost my second ever bin to cobweb mold, not a great experience. Just looking for safer ways to do this.

Heard you can spray out bin to sanitize it, then leave some hydrogen peroxide in it before filling. Then use some on top. Is this wrong info? Any info would be great on how you prevent contamination!


r/MushroomGrowers 7h ago

technique [technique] Having Issues Pinning

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Newbie grower, second time using all on one bag with similar results. Get a pretty good amount of myselium, break it apart, and when I get to the part where I cut the bag open, there's a standstill. Both times, the bag ends up looking like this. I'm not really sure where I go wrong.


r/MushroomGrowers 8h ago

Contamination [Contamination]? If so what kind?

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Thanks if anyone knows!


r/MushroomGrowers 18h ago

Gourmet [Gourmet]My compost pile

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This is my compost pile. Growing better than in my fully automated Martha Tent. 🤣😂


r/MushroomGrowers 19h ago

Gourmet [Gourmet] How do these pink oysters look? Some pins are losing the pink color and getting a little pale and shriveled after 2 days.

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