Tips To Grow Mushrooms At Home

Mushrooms thrive in dark, chilly, and humid environments, such as basements or sinks, making them ideal for home cultivation.

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Before starting mushroom cultivation, ensure your location's ideal temperature is between 55°F and 60°F, away from direct heat sources and chilly drafts, as many basements become too heated in summer.

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Choose a dark or low-light location for mushrooms, such as a closet in your basement. Some varieties require longer growth periods outdoors, requiring six to three years of controlled environment.

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Setting up a home growing station for mushrooms is simple, with consistent supply through damp cloth and picking as they arise, eventually requiring fresh spawn.

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Utilize surplus mushrooms in favorite dishes, store in vegetable drawer, wrap in paper bag, and dry for optimal freshness. Store in refrigerator for short storage.

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Ensure the mushroom-growing substrate is thoroughly sterilized to prevent contamination from competing fungi or bacteria.

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Select a mushroom species that suits your level of experience and growing conditions.

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