Oyster Mushrooms - The Mushroom Conservatory

The Ultimate Gourmet Mushroom Mac & Cheese Recipe

by Erin | Oct 7, 2023 | Gourmet Mushroom Recipes

Mushroom Mac & Cheese (soulful stovetop edition) I came up with this recipe for macaroni and cheese looking for a way to recreate the comfort food factor of baked mac & cheese without the lengthy bake time and multitude of steps required to make it the classic...

What kind of rice should I use for growing oyster mushrooms or making grain spawn?

by Erin | Feb 16, 2023 | Mushroom Growing Tips

The most common question that I get about growing oyster mushrooms is "what kind of rice should I use for growing oyster mushrooms?" Hopefully, this will help demystify things a bit! So... What kind of rice should I use for growing oyster mushrooms? If you are using...

How long do mushrooms take to grow?

by Erin | Jan 6, 2023 | Uncategorized

Different varieties and techniques can vary a great deal in how long it can take for your mushrooms to be ready to harvest. Oyster mushrooms take about two weeks to prepare grain spawn for, and another 2 weeks for a small harvest straight out of the grain spawn, or...

What do Oyster Mushrooms Eat?

by Erin | Apr 21, 2022 | Facts about oyster mushrooms, Interesting Mushroom Facts

Oyster mushrooms can consume a huge variety of materials, from wood and straw to plastics, grains and even oil. They are currently being explored for their potential in cleaning up oil spills and could prove instrumental in eliminating landfills around the globe.

Boost the humidity!

by Erin | Apr 21, 2022 | Mushroom Growing Tips

If you’re running into slow colonization or harvesting tiny mushrooms, low humidity may be the culprit. Here are a few thoughts on combatting low humidity when you’re growing mushrooms!

Let nature step in when contamination takes over

by Erin | Apr 21, 2022 | Mushroom Growing Tips

The trouble with contamination is that usually by the time it appears, it’s too late. Here’s what to do when your bag turns green or blue…

Make a Still Air Box

by Erin | Apr 21, 2022 | Mushroom Growing Tips

If you’ve struggled with contamination but aren’t ready to invest in lab-grade equipment, a still air box can be a great solution for making a little clean box for working with your cultures.

Great Kids Books About Mushrooms

by Erin | Apr 20, 2022 | Mushroom Book Recommendations

The Best Books to Read About Mushrooms - Our favorite fungi reads.

The Best Books to Read About Mushrooms – Our favorite fungi reads.

by Erin | Nov 9, 2021 | Mushroom Book Recommendations

Here's a roundup of the best books on growing mushrooms. One of our favorite things to do is sit down with a bunch of coffee and a stack of the best books about mushrooms - whether you're learning how to grow mushrooms or working on your mushroom identification skills...