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New to mushrooms? You’ve come to the right place. At FreshCap, we know mushrooms. And we want to share that knowledge with you! Growing mushrooms can be a ton of fun. But there is so much to lear...

Glossary

Glossary

Mycelium, agar, colonization... what does it all mean? Here's a quick primer on some of the most common terms used in mushroom cultivation. Agar: A seaweed derived powder used to make a nutrified...

The 3 Levels Of Mushroom Growing

The 3 Levels Of Mushroom Growing

If you’re just starting to learn about growing mushrooms, the process can seem overwhelming. There is so much to learn! Unfortunately, that can be a turn off for some people who are looking to ge...

The EASY Way To Make Mushroom Grain Spawn At Home

The EASY Way To Make Mushroom Grain Spawn At Home

Making grain spawn at home doesn’t have to be that complicated. If you can make spawn yourself, it allows you to grow basically any type of “cultivatable” mushroom you want. Read on to find out...

How To Grow Reishi In A "Mini Greenhouse" - Backyard Reishi Cultivation

How To Grow Reishi In A "Mini Greenhouse" - Backyard Reishi Cultivation

Believe it or not, it's actually not that hard to grow your own medicinal mushrooms. Of course, it can be complicated- but I wanted to show you an easy way to grow your very own Reishi mushrooms ...

Mushroom Growing Kits - Complete Guide, Reviews and Top Picks

Mushroom Growing Kits - Complete Guide, Reviews and Top Picks

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Grower Profile: Cascadia Mushrooms in Bellingham, Washington

Grower Profile: Cascadia Mushrooms in Bellingham, Washington

At first glance, mushroom mycelium can be somewhat unassuming. Because it doesn’t look like much is happening, the casual observer might not expect anything from this white filament like substan...

How Big Does Reishi Grow? The Story Of The Big Reishi

How Big Does Reishi Grow? The Story Of The Big Reishi

Reishi is one of the most popular and well known medicinal mushrooms in the world. It has a long history of use, and is typically used by making a tea or tincture. People take Reishi for vitalit...

Different Types Of Grain Spawn

Different Types Of Grain Spawn

When making grain spawn, the gold standard has always been rye grain. And that makes sense. Rye is widely available, hydrates well- and is universally loved by almost any mushroom species. But...

Growing Shaggy Mane Mushrooms

Growing Shaggy Mane Mushrooms

Not all gourmet mushrooms can be found at the grocery store. Sometimes it’s because nobody has figured out how to grow them commercially- like in the case of Morels or Chanterelles. But Shaggy ...

Grow Mushrooms Easy In A 5 Gallon Bucket

Grow Mushrooms Easy In A 5 Gallon Bucket

I often get asked- “what’s the easiest way to grow mushrooms at home?” And to be honest, the true answer depends on your specific situation. For example… Do you have a flow hood? Have you tried ...

How To Grow Oyster Mushrooms

How To Grow Oyster Mushrooms

Looking to grow Oyster Mushrooms? You've come to the right place! This guide will show you everything you need to know to start growing Oyster mushrooms- whether you're looking to grow as a hobby...

How To Make A Mushroom Spore Print

How To Make A Mushroom Spore Print

Learning how to make a mushroom spore print is an essential skill for any budding mycologist. If you’re interested in foraging for wild mushrooms, spore printing can help identify exactly what m...

How To Make A Mushroom Spore Print

How To Make A Mushroom Spore Print

Learning how to make a mushroom spore print is an essential skill for any budding mycologist. If you’re interested in foraging for wild mushrooms, spore printing can help identify exactly what mu...

How To Grow Mushrooms On Logs And Stumps With Plug Spawn

How To Grow Mushrooms On Logs And Stumps With Plug Spawn

Growing mushrooms on logs is a fun and low maintenance way to enjoy fresh mushrooms at home. Even if you only have a small backyard, log-grown mushrooms can be a fun and fruitful addition to y...