How to Grow Antler Reishi Mushrooms: From Kit to Harvest
By Midwest Grow Kits
Learn how to grow antler reishi with a 5 lb kit: keep the bag intact during early growth, clip the corners at the right stage, and harvest with confidence.
Growing Tips
See what's new & learn all about mushrooms and growing!
-
How to Use a Still Air Box: Setup, Cleaning & Mushroom Culture Work
By Midwest Grow Kits
A still air box helps reduce drafts during mushroom inoculations and culture transfers. Learn how to prepare, clean, organize, and use your SAB with better technique.
Read more -
How to Grow Shiitake Mushrooms: Browning, Fruiting & Multiple Harvests
By Midwest Grow Kits
Shiitake blocks need time to brown before they fruit. Learn how to recognize a mature block, choose a fruiting setup, and care for it through multiple harvests.
Read more -
How to Grow Lion's Mane Mushrooms: A Complete Guide
By Michael Hawthorne
Lion's Mane is the gourmet species we recommend to first-time growers more than any other. This guide covers all three ways to grow it — from a ready-to-fruit kit, from...
Read more -
When to Harvest Mushrooms: A Field Guide to Timing by Species
By Michael Hawthorne
Every species gives you a visible signal that harvest time is close. A field guide to reading it — cultivated and wild — plus how to cut so the next...
Read more -
How to Dry Mushrooms: Dehydrator, Fan Drying & Storage Tips
By Michael Hawthorne
Quick answer: Dry mushrooms low and slow. Start with airflow from a fan, finish in a mushroom dehydrator at 96–106°F or a desiccant drying kit, and dry until the thickest...
Read more -
Why Your Monotub Isn’t Pinning (And How to Fix It)
By Michael Hawthorne
If your monotub is fully colonized but not pinning, the issue is often fresh air exchange. Learn how to fix stalled tubs, prevent overlay, and trigger healthy pinning fast.
Read more -
Top Tips for Storing Your Fresh Mushrooms
By Michael Hawthorne
So you’ve harvested your mushrooms? What’s next? It’s time for you to store them appropriately. We can teach you how. Click here for more information.
Read more -
Summer Growing Tips & Preventing Contamination!
By Michael Hawthorne
Summer is one of the best times of year for indoor mushroom growing, but it also brings unique challenges. Warmer temperatures, higher humidity, increased airborne mold spores, and more active...
Read more -
How to Use Agar Slants for Long-Term Culture Storage
By Michael Hawthorne
Agar slants have become one of the most popular methods for long-term mushroom culture storage in modern mycology. Whether you are preserving rare genetics, maintaining a favorite mushroom strain, or...
Read more -
5 Simple Ways To Preserve Your Mushrooms
By Michael Hawthorne
Mushrooms are a versatile and delicious addition to many dishes, but their short shelf life can be challenging. Don’t fret if you find yourself with more mushrooms than you can...
Read more -
4 Essential Foraging Tools Every Beginner Needs
By Michael Hawthorne
Are you looking to forage mushrooms but aren’t sure where to start? You need the right tools for the job. Click here to find out more about them.
Read more -
How To Properly Store Mushroom Substrate Jars
By Michael Hawthorne
Are you a beginning cultivator looking to properly store their mushroom substrate jars after inoculation? We can help. Read on for more tips on how to do it.
Read more
