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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

What Are Mushroom Spores? A Guide to Fungal Spores

Posted by Spore Genetics Research Team on Oct 12th 2023

What Are Mushroom Spores? A Guide to Fungal Spores Mushroom spores are microscopic reproductive cells — the way fungi reproduce, in place of seeds. A single mushroom can release billions of the … read more

Still Air Box vs Flow Hood: Working Clean in Mushroom Cultivation

Posted by Spore Genetics Research Team on Jul 21st 2023

Still Air Box vs Flow Hood: Working Clean in Mushroom Cultivation Contamination is the number-one reason mushroom grows fail — and the difference between a clean run and a fuzzy, ruined jar usu … read more

How Are Magic Mushrooms Grown? The Cultivation Process & the Law

Posted by Spore Genetics Research Team on Jun 23rd 2023

How Are Magic Mushrooms Grown? The Cultivation Process & the Law “How are magic mushrooms grown?” is one of the most common questions in mycology—and the honest answer has two s … read more

What Is Mycology? The Study of Fungi

Posted by Spore Genetics Research Team on Jun 17th 2023

What Is Mycology? The Study of Fungi Mycology is the scientific study of fungi—the vast kingdom of organisms that includes mushrooms, molds, yeasts, and more. It's a field that touches medicine … read more

Monotub Tek: How to Grow Mushrooms in a Monotub

Posted by Spore Genetics Research Team on Jun 14th 2023

Monotub Tek: How to Grow Mushrooms in a Monotub Once you've outgrown jars and bags, the monotub is where most home cultivators go next. It's the most popular bulk-growing method for a reason: big yie … read more