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September 30, 2026
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.
Gourmet Mushrooms Growing Guides Mushroom Grow Kits Shiitake
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September 12, 2026
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...
beginner gourmet mushrooms growing guide lion's mane species guide
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