The Fungi Ally Mushroom Alliance
Shiitake Growing: Discover the 2 Most Popular Cultivation Methods
Many people turn to shiitake growing because they love the taste of this delicious mushroom. Today I’m sharing some information you need if you want to grow your own shiitake mushrooms.
Mushroom Grow Bags Available: Oyster, Lion’s Mane, Shiitake & More
Our mushroom grow bags, which are also used for our mushroom growing kits, come in a variety of mushroom strains, including shiitake, lion’s mane, chestnut, and blue, pink, and yellow oyster mushrooms.
Growing Shiitake Mushrooms Outside for Delicious Yields
It’s mid August and I wanted to share some methods for growing shiitake mushrooms outside. In the video below I showcase the Fungi Ally laying yard, where we have sawdust production blocks, lots of logs, and soak tanks.
Mushroom Kits for Sale: A Variety of Edible Strains for You
Growing your own mushrooms is a great way to enter the world of fungi. We offer a wide array of mushroom kits for sale so people can experience the joy of growing their own edible mushrooms at home.
What are Mushrooms Good For? Oh So Many Wonderful Things
People often wonder what are mushrooms good for? To many wanderers, mushrooms are simply there to be kicked or stepped on like the classic puffball. Maybe once in a while a crude joke can be cracked in the name of particular stinkhorns that resemble human genitalia. Alas, while these may be common amusements of mushrooms be assured they are not the only ones!
Can You Eat Raw Mushrooms? You May Be Surprised By This Answer
Many people have asked me, “Can you eat raw mushrooms or do they need to be cooked?” I prefer cooked mushrooms, and here’s why.
What is Mycelium: Nature’s World Wide Web Underneath Our Feet
What is mycelium and why is it so important?
This is where the importance of understanding what mycelium is comes into effect.
Seeking Cordyceps Mushroom in Shanghai, China: A Trip for New Strains
On our first day in Shanghai we found cordyceps mushroom dried in a small traditional Chinese medicine shop. The shop had both wild cordyceps and some that were cultivated.
Mushroom Facts: A Quick Dive Into the Wonderful World of Fungi
Today I’m sharing some really cool mushroom facts for all you fungiphiles out there! Check out the video below and read on to discover these mushroom facts.
Gourmet Edible Mushroom Strains You Should Know About
Gourmet, edible mushroom strains are becoming a popular item among a variety of consumers. Not surprisingly, as mushrooms are delectable and filled with nutritional value.
Cultivating Mushrooms on Straw: How to Treat the Straw Right
Cultivating mushrooms on straw involves various ways of treating the media. A few years ago we used a SAR grant to study different methods for growing oyster mushrooms on straw.
Growing Mushrooms on Logs: An Easy Process to Begin Producing Mushrooms
To begin growing mushrooms on logs, you will need some supplies to do it efficiently and effectively.
Building a Mushroom Fruiting Chamber for Successful Mushroom Growing
A mushroom fruiting chamber can come in a variety of sizes, from a 2’ x 2’ tent to a 53’ trailer. Regardless of the size, there are a few things that all fruiting chambers should have in common.
Where Do Mushrooms Come From? The Magic of Mycelium
Many people become amazed by mushrooms, particularly when they stumble across these magnificent beings while walking through their woods or around their lawn.
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Fruiting Mushrooms: A Fruiting Room Example From Commercial Growers [Video]
A discussion on fruiting mushrooms, including room conditions, that demonstrates the process used by commercial mushroom farmers We decided to create a video to show you a room where we’re fruiting mushrooms. The fruiting room is an incredibly important part to any...
Want to Grow Mushrooms? Kits Are a Great Way to Start
There are a variety of ways you can grow mushrooms. Kits are one of the simplest ways to start, particularly for those who are beginning their foray into the wonderful world of fungi.
Sawdust Mushroom Spawn: 3 Big Reasons to Use Our Spawn
Sawdust mushroom spawn is a great way to grow your own mushrooms outdoors on logs, totems, or woodchips, and we have a great variety of options for you Sawdust mushroom spawn is a great medium for growing gourmet and medicinal mushrooms outdoors at your home, garden,...
Mycoremediation – Using Mushrooms To Clean up Toxic Waste in Our Environment
Did you know that mushrooms have the ability to break down toxic things in our environment like dirty oil, plastic, and chemicals? This process is called mycoremediation.
Mushroom Plugs for Growing Your Very Own Mushrooms at Home
Mushroom plugs consist of mycelium grown out on birch furniture dowels. The dowels are typically 5/16 inches in diameter and 1 inch long. They are usually a little bit more expensive than sawdust spawn and take about 30% longer to colonize. Plug spawn is a good option for growers who are inoculating 20 or less logs each year.
Lion’s mane extract is a ferocious way to enhance your well being
Lion’s mane extract is one of the medicinal mushroom extracts we provide at Fungi Ally Our lion’s mane extract comes from the consciously-wildcrafted mushroom. Lion’s mane, hericium erinaceus, is a beautiful pink to white mushroom that has a few interesting...
