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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...
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
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 Mind Blowing Ways That Reishi Can Grow
Is Reishi sentient? How did it know how to do that?! Ganoderma lucidum The spirit mushroom The mushroom of immortality Whatever you wanna call it, Reishi is freakin’ cool. Not only because it has...
Can You "Stack" Mushrooms? (Combining Different Types)
Can you take different types of mushrooms at the same time? A common question with functional mushrooms is whether or not you can “stack” different mushroom supplements, ie. take multiple types of ...
Complete Guide To Turkey Tail Mushroom (Trametes versicolor)
Turkey tail mushroom is a medicinal powerhouse that has long been prized for its effects on immunity, inflammation, infections and more. It's not hard to find the eye-catching fan-shaped formations...
What Are Cordyceps Mushrooms? This Guide Tells All!
Cordyceps is a unique mushroom prized for its positive effects on energy, immunity, lung health and exercise performance*. Everything about cordyceps mushroom sets it apart from its fellow medicina...
Mushroom Extract VS. Mushroom Powder: What's The Difference?
Mushroom-lingo can get a little confusing…. And if you are new to mushroom supplements, it can be hard to know what’s best! But if you are looking to get the most benefit from nature’s most power...
Are mushrooms a plant or animal?
Are mushrooms a plant or animal? Of course, they are neither... But they do share similarities with both and that actually matters for how mushrooms are able to support our immune system. HOW M...
What Is A Mushroom Fruiting Body?
If you've been shopping for medicinal mushrooms, you may have heard this term tossed around a lot... So what is "Fruiting Body"? (and why does it matter) Mushrooms consist of two parts - mycelium...
Beginners Guide to Medicinal Mushrooms
Mushrooms can change lives*! Sound like a bold statement? Not when you consider that cultures around the world have been using mushrooms as medicine for centuries. Today, some of these same mushr...
Chaga Mushroom Benefits And Uses (Complete Guide)
Chaga is a unique medicinal mushroom used for centuries by cultures around the world as a remedy for a wide range of ailments*. With a nickname like the "king of mushrooms," Chaga has a lot to live...
How Mushrooms Support Immunity (Top 8 Types)
When you feel like you're getting sick, chicken soup and a hot cup of tea might sound like just what the doctor ordered. But did you know mushrooms may be one of the best supplements for immune sup...
How Mushrooms Can Be Made Into Packaging, Leather, and Even Bacon
Have you heard of mushroom leather? How about mushroom "Styrofoam," bricks—and even coffins? It's not science fiction. Mushrooms are incredibly versatile, and innovative minds are starting to exp...
Why Fomes Fomentarius Isn't Just A Boring Polypore
Fomes fomentarius. You can't eat it. It's not one of the "superstars" of the medicinal mushroom world. But it's far more than just another tree disease. Its name—which means "tinder" (Fomes) and ...