Growing your mushrooms is an ambitious and fun endeavor. It requires a gentle touch, so before you can get your hands dirty—literally and metaphorically—you need to know what mushroom-growing tools you’ll need to get started.
Mushroom Spawn
Let’s start with the basics. Mushroom spawn is the genetic compound used to grow mushrooms. It’s comparable to the seeds that farmers and botanists use to grow flowers. Generally, your spawn should be contaminant free. For this to happen, you must look online for reputable sellers, since physical shops rarely have mushroom grow supplies and the like lying around. Check reviews if you need to. This will prevent you from accidentally purchasing contaminated spawn.
Mushroom Substrate
This is what your spawn grows on as it begins to colonize the mycelium. Mycelium is the “growth matrix” of the mushroom. It makes up the mushroom’s body under the earth. Substrate gives the mycelium the minerals and nutrients it needs to grow strong and healthy. Its base can comprise anything from sawdust to coffee grounds. Some mushrooms grow better in some substrates than others. Substrate is a key mushroom-growing supply product you need to start.
Grow Bags
This is the container in which your mushrooms will grow. You’ll typically find it in a mushroom grow kit, although any clear bag will do the trick. Just cut holes in it so that the mushrooms can get some air.
Grow bags offer high CO2 and humidity levels to your mushrooms, which are exactly what they need to grow. With the perfect temperature, climate, and CO2 levels, your mushrooms will grow in no time.
In short, mushroom-growing is a precise science, but one that’s fun and rewarding. Please do yourself a favor and learn more about it. Here at Midwest Organics LLC, we pride ourselves on selling the best mushroom grow kits and supplies. Make sure you check out what we have to offer! You won’t regret it.