r/MushroomGrowers • • 2d ago

Mod [Mod] MUSHROOM MONDAY - Let's Catch Up! Share what you have learned in the previous week and discuss

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Mondays can suck, but hopefully this post is something for people to look forward to. The intent of this post is to create a space to discuss anything that you may have learned recently about mushroom growing -- techniques, a breakthrough in the field, to share progress, or even just ask a question. Whether it's a new pickling recipe, a formula for agar, or something fun in mycology, feel free to talk about it.

This post is for new and experienced growers alike, so don't be nervous about commenting; no one is going to make fun of you for asking questions here. This community is a relaxed space for people who don't understand everything, but who want to ask questions and engage in discussion without being berated or belittled. Enjoy!


r/MushroomGrowers • • 5d ago

Mod [Mod] Weekly r/MushroomGrowers post - FUNGI FRIDAYS! New growers, come say hello and ask your questions!

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New growers, shy folks, and lurkers -- this post is for you! Come out of the woodwork, ask your questions, and give people in the community a chance to help out!

Please don't hesitate to leave a comment. Talking with other growers is part of how we get better, so one here is going to give you a hard time for asking questions. This post and the community are safe havens for people who want to learn more without being berated.


r/MushroomGrowers • • 9h ago

Albino Emerald Gates [actives] ( Pearly Gates x Mak OG)

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s2b 9/14 harvest 10/27 man I almost gave up on this tub it gave me a couple of early fruits that I was able to swab on but not the flush I was after so I made the decision to let it sit for a few more days while I left for the weekend and I came back to these chonks, the heaviest one was 180gs, I did a double swab with some spores from these and some Mak 95 spores I collected gonna see what happens, I cloned the enigma type growth


r/MushroomGrowers • • 3h ago

Technique [technique] how did i get such an amazing 1st flush?

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I made these two bins a couple weeks ago now and they finished perfectly on the same day at the same time. started with 12 oz of colonized brown rice each, from the same jar split 50/50, mixed with 8 cups of cvc (650 g coir, 6 cups of vermiculite and 2 tbsp of oyster shell flower) and cased with 1/4 inch. let to stb and then fae was induced with a single 3" filter patch on the lids, harvest day was yesterday and both yeilded 20~ g dried on the first flush. cakes have been dunked and are on round 2 now. it looks like every cake i did this way is arriving on time as well. how are they so identical? did i nail it? it feels like it.


r/MushroomGrowers • • 6h ago

Technique almost ready Jedi Mind-Fuck [actives]

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I’ve got one block doing this and one doing absolutely nothing lmao


r/MushroomGrowers • • 4h ago

Psilocybe Tampanensis ATL#7 and magic truffles (sclerotia) from a bit ago [actives]

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These things are fun!


r/MushroomGrowers • • 9h ago

actives [actives] First time grow. Just curious what y'alls thoughts are! Ochraceocentrata.

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Just curious what your guys' thoughts are! Tips tricks or criticism wanted! Ochras 3 days after introducing fruiting conditions.

Does everything appear normal and par for the course? Does this seem like a healthy pinset? Thanks so much!


r/MushroomGrowers • • 18h ago

Actives [Actives] beautiful bluing on this blob mutant

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I grew this blob mutant from a kit (second golden teacher kit thats grown a mutant blob)

I split it in half to help it dry quicker, and it has the most beautiful blue bruising i've ever seen on a mushie!

Love this hobby, cheers all


r/MushroomGrowers • • 11h ago

Technique [technique] Is this all in one bag ready to be cut for fruiting conditions?

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Growing golden teachers and it's been 9 days since my break and shake. The last picture shows an uncolonized patch at the bottom.


r/MushroomGrowers • • 20h ago

Technique [contamination] I presume this is textbook Trichoderma on my coffee grounds- oyster mushroom bucket?

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Heyhey. Two days ago the contamination wasnt visible at all :(

Can someone confirm that this is trichoderma?


r/MushroomGrowers • • 1d ago

Actives [actives] Third and fourth bag harvests, AYE’P and Enigma x APE

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I’m running through my first few experimental batches, still not impressed by my outcomes but I’m making some adjustments and this AYE’P is a cool strain.


r/MushroomGrowers • • 1d ago

General [actives] 5 tubs AMVP 1st time grow 👻 time for harvest?

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obligatory first time grow post to ask if I should harvest these lol

last pic is of tub 5 from yesterday before i harvested some and i’m unsure if i should have :(


r/MushroomGrowers • • 1d ago

actives [actives] 100 gram club + hillbilly first flush

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r/MushroomGrowers • • 1d ago

Actives Jack Frost Timelapse [actives]

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Sorry for the humidity flashing


r/MushroomGrowers • • 1d ago

actives [actives] harvest day

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Albino MVP, and Makilla Gorilla.

Question for y’all!
I occasionally have a few water logged ones. It’s happened to me both times I’ve done albinos.
Can someone tell me what I’m doing wrong. Please and thank you. I’m growing in a shotgun fruiting chamber, and I’m fanning and misting three times a day.

Ps. I know i got some perlite on my albinos 😂


r/MushroomGrowers • • 1d ago

Contamination Is this normal? Golden Teacher [contamination]

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Just curious is this is normal or not. My first grow, just moved it from the bag to the bin last week and can’t tell if it’s normal fungal growth or mold. Thanks for any responses.


r/MushroomGrowers • • 1d ago

My Second Flush Of GT. Pink showing up. Is this contaminated? [contamination]

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r/MushroomGrowers • • 1d ago

Technique Prepping whole oats 3lb bags [technique]

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Can someome help.me with measurements while making 3lb bags for the presto how much dry spawn how much water. Do i soak? There is so.many techniques im feeling a little overwhelmed.


r/MushroomGrowers • • 1d ago

General two weeks after my last update, first timer [technique]

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here's my first update, thanks to those who gave me tips for my next batch. plan to start that up in the next week or two.

this is the only jar that didnt have clear signs of loss, such as green fuzz & discolored rice. so my question is, is this batch safe? compared to the other 3 jars, id rekon so but, im entirely new & learning off others & experience so, im trying to play it safe


r/MushroomGrowers • • 1d ago

Is it time to flip my lids? [technique]

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Need help quickly


r/MushroomGrowers • • 1d ago

Actives [Actives] Why do growbags get uneven fruiting/pinning?

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This is my APE bag, and I have seen some that end up with a uniform canopy of shrooms

I am just wondering how I can encourage that vs localised clusters of shrooms?

Also, how is this bag looking?

Cheers all!


r/MushroomGrowers • • 1d ago

actives [actives] question

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why are all my regular size mushrooms growing out of the sides and a bunch of aborts in the center ?


r/MushroomGrowers • • 1d ago

Gourmet Air flow and filter questions [gourmet]

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I am building a mushroom grow room around 50 square feet. I’m looking for recommendations for a filtrated unit to help bring air into the room to help keep it at a steady temperature. Thank you in advance.


r/MushroomGrowers • • 2d ago

Are these safe? [contamination][actives]

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This is the 3rd flush of Golden teacher. I think it stalled for a while because of dryness. I don't think the black is spores and it's slightly slimy, can someone identify what's happened please? Thank you


r/MushroomGrowers • • 2d ago

General Should I shake it? [actives]

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New to growing and am not sure at what point I should shake this, I’ve seen mixed opinions and I’m also not sure how many times to shake it. Any advice would be helpful.