r/MushroomGrowers • • 1d ago

Mod [Mod] 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 people 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 -- techniques, a breakthrough in the field, to share progress, or even just ask a question. Whether it's a new pickling recipe, a formula for agar, or something fun in mycology, feel free to talk about it.

This post is for 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 people who don't understand everything, but who want to ask questions and engage in discussion without being berated or belittled. Enjoy!


r/MushroomGrowers • • 4d ago

Mod [Mod] Weekly r/MushroomGrowers post - FUNGI FRIDAYS! New growers, come say hello 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. Talking with other growers is part of how we get better, so one here is going to give you a hard time for asking questions. This post and the community are safe havens for people who want to learn more without being berated.


r/MushroomGrowers • • 7h ago

actives [actives] Smokey da ghost

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Always solid


r/MushroomGrowers • • 1h ago

Actives [actives] first time getting this far with pan cyans, looking normal?

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I cased with peat, verm, hydrated lime, and gypsum 2 days ago. Mycelium is starting to poke through. Am I looking alright?


r/MushroomGrowers • • 7h ago

Gourmet [gourmet] outdoor mulch-bin oysters producing really dense clusters?

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fruited twice in the bin, about 4-5 times in the tent before dots of mold started to speckle the block...

do you think such a dense set is a sign that it's thriving well, or a last ditch effort to escape the contam before being spent?

it never made so many pins at once while it was in the tent...


r/MushroomGrowers • • 8h ago

Is this [contamination] or mold in my shroom tek bag?

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r/MushroomGrowers • • 6h ago

How do these enigmas look? [Actives]

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Kind of worried about the overgrowth that's going on in here? They seem to be breaking through it though.

I've been worried about FAE because I'm growing mine in a grown tent but still in a dub tub. Currently I have the fan set to 1.5 minutes every 10 minutes. Negative pressure ventaltion.

I have some golden teachers that I put into fruiting like a week ago and I haven't seen any difference unlike when I added the enigma to the tent.

So does the inline fan sound like enough if I'm using dub tubs with filters on the holes?

Any helpful input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.


r/MushroomGrowers • • 1h ago

General [Technique] new to growing

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Hi! I ordered a 36 dollar grow box from Amazon and some penis envy culture from myyco and im curious what other supplies I will need! Also any tips on how to be successful are very much appreciated 👏🏾 💐


r/MushroomGrowers • • 1h ago

actives [actives] Contaminated or Mycelium Waste?

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This bag has been doing great but after the break and shake, it’s been getting yellow. Hoping it’s just mycelium waste 😬 Thoughts and opinions? I don’t smell anything from the air exchange filter whatever it’s called.

Also, would u open the bag at this point?


r/MushroomGrowers • • 11h ago

Contamination [Contamination] Is this contam or bruising.

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Just wondering if this batch is done for.


r/MushroomGrowers • • 1d ago

General [Actives] first flush stargazers

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r/MushroomGrowers • • 8h ago

Contamination [contamination] Going for 2nd flush. Looks more dark then white. Is this contamination?

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First flush I got a lot even though they mostly came from the sides. Now it looks darker.


r/MushroomGrowers • • 12h ago

First timer failed badly, making another better try [actives]

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Tried previously with a LC of Emerald Gates, trying brown rice because it's common here in my country, and failed.

I did a bad job at sterilization (did it with a normal pot, wasn't event a pressuper cooker, I know).

Now I got a a cheap PC, got a still airbox and also made modified jar lids with micropore tape and silicone for injection port. Also got a heater for the jars to have them at 25°C.

I am trying again with brown rice and Toque mushroom LC

I watched videos saying that micropore tape works, and that it's recomended (I know there are better options).

Also doing honeytek for some LC and hope to get some micellium going for the future. There are clumps in the honey but I read that it's sugar and it's no problem.

When doing the break and shake, the grain will touch the micropore at some point, does that risk contamination??

Also I shook it after PC cooled of and took the jars off, to unglue the rice, as instructed. but at that point the micropore should be sterilized

Well here I am praying to have some harvest.🙏 Let's see what happens😬


r/MushroomGrowers • • 23h ago

Technique [Technique]Turbulent flowhood

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hey, I finally put money into a flow hood after many years and I'm a little bit surprised at the turbulence of the incense trail as well as the flame of my lighter. The seller said it's a fan filter unit when got back to him, but sold it as a laminar flow hood. I'm lost, and really hope haven't invested in a useless toy.

Should I return it, is that standard? can anyone enlighten me about it please?


r/MushroomGrowers • • 1d ago

Actives Drippy corn agar party day [actives]

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Just another round of agar drippy corn jars 🌽 A different strain in each because why not. Note: These are smaller plates, so I use the whole thing for each jar


r/MushroomGrowers • • 1d ago

technique [technique] Is my mycelium dead?

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I had some Ochra LC I made that had been in fridge for around 18 months. I let it come to room temp for 2 or 3 days and mixed it up. Prepared this drippy corn (first time) usually do brown rice. Followed Philly Golden Teacher for drippy corn. Does it look right?

I innoculated with the LC, its been about 9 days and no growth at all so far. Could the mycelium just not be strong enough after being in fridge for 18 months?

I still have some spores around 2 years old in fridge. May try to see if they will go on Agar and make a new LC from there. Open to suggestions!


r/MushroomGrowers • • 2d ago

Casper V2 [actives]

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r/MushroomGrowers • • 2d ago

actives [actives] the ocean

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726g wet bag run


r/MushroomGrowers • • 1d ago

Technique [Technique] NEW GROWER HERE.

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So I’ve grown Lions Mane & Blue Oysters. Didn’t have the best luck with the oysters but I think that’s cause I wasn’t as clean as I should have been while setting up my station. Lions Mane turned out perfect. So I completely cleaned everything and redid it now. I have 3 AIO bags and just put my live culture into the grain part of my bag. Once colonized I want to move them into monotubs. What my question is is do you get better results with the BoomrBin monotub, or a BoomrBin automated tub? Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks!🙏


r/MushroomGrowers • • 1d ago

technique [technique] What is the best technique for growning mushrooms? Coco coir or will palm peat be fine?

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I'm starting my grow, but I have very limited access to some of the things I need, like coco coir. I cant find a cheap and convenient place to buy it, and so I've considered using palm peat. Will this be the same?


r/MushroomGrowers • • 2d ago

TMAC#3 (Tw2 x Melmac 118) [actives]

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For a Di x Di cross not being possible, this sure an hell looks like Enigma 😂 don’t hate S2B 9/20 harvest 10/17 1:1 10lb grain spawn 10lbs CV


r/MushroomGrowers • • 2d ago

Gourmet [gourmet] strange mutation on grey oysters

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these are on second flush. does anybody know if this is an indicator to something i need to change in the grow room?

first flush was a bit of a mess as i didnt consider surface level evaporation. added a circulation fan and everything has been great on its second flush. somewhat better than the first actually.

thought it would be interesting to share!


r/MushroomGrowers • • 2d ago

Dehydration settings advice [technique]

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Alright guys I’m getting ready to fruit and put some GTs in the dehydrator. What are your recommended settings for the best quality possible


r/MushroomGrowers • • 3d ago

Quadrasets [actives]

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Tried to clone an enigma mutation that came up in a later flush on a previous grow. No mutation but a really solid grow. Easily becoming one of my favorites


r/MushroomGrowers • • 3d ago

General Mushrooms froze. Are they still viable? [actives]

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What do I do about this situation? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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