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How to Make Agar for Mushroom Cultivation

Posted by Spore Genetics Research Team on Dec 5th 2023

How to Make Agar for Mushroom Cultivation Agar is the single most useful tool in a mycologist's kit. This firm, nutrient-rich gel — poured into petri dishes — lets you isolate clean cultu … read more

Mushroom Cultivation: Everything You Should Know (Beginner's Guide)

Posted by Spore Genetics Research Team on Nov 21st 2023

Mushroom Cultivation: Everything You Should Know Mushroom cultivation is the process of growing mushrooms by colonizing a sterile substrate with mycelium, then triggering it to fruit. At its core it& … read more

Psilocybe Natalensis (Ochraceocentrata): Species & Strain Guide

Posted by Spore Genetics Research Team on Nov 3rd 2023

Psilocybe Natalensis (Ochraceocentrata): Species & Strain Guide Psilocybe natalensis is a psilocybin-producing mushroom native to South Africa, long known in cultivation as “Natal Super Str … read more

Helpful Tips for Using a Mushroom Spore Syringe

Posted by Spore Genetics Research Team on Oct 19th 2023

Helpful Tips for Using a Mushroom Spore Syringe To use a mushroom spore syringe for microscopy, sterilize your workspace and needle, handle the syringe gently to protect the spores, place a single dr … read more

Top 8 Gourmet Mushrooms You Can Grow at Home (Beginner's Guide)

Posted by Spore Genetics Research Team on Oct 19th 2023

Top 8 Gourmet Mushrooms You Can Grow at Home (Beginner’s Guide) The best gourmet mushrooms for a beginner to grow at home are oyster, lion’s mane, shiitake, enoki, king oyster, maitake, c … read more

5 Common Signs of Contamination in Mushroom Cultivation

Posted by Spore Genetics Research Team on Oct 12th 2023

5 Common Signs of Contamination in Mushroom Cultivation The five most common signs of contamination in mushroom cultivation are cobweb mold, trichoderma (green mold), bacterial contamination, excessi … read more