The microbial world is a constant battle of good versus evil. A bed should have adequate drainage, and not be in an area where it will sit in water and encourage mold. Keep this in mind if you’re trying to grow your own mushrooms outside as well. If you’re using bags or bins or some other indoor method, don’t over-water and make holes in the bottom for water to run out.
If you’re using a mushroom growing kit, don’t let it sit in water after you’ve misted it. Although we want to keep our growing media moist, and may even soak it for a day at first, leaving it in standing water is just asking for trouble. Standing water encourages bacterial growth and mold, two things that compete with your mycelium. Too much moisture can lead to a soggy substrate, mold, and standing water. The opposite of the above problem, and it does happen. A cheap hygrometer will help you do this. If you cultivate inside under sterile conditions, you’ll need to monitor moisture and humidity levels more carefully. Make sure to mist or water when you see and feel things drying out. Solution: Pay attention to moisture and humidity levels! If you grow mushrooms outside, make sure that you keep your bags or bed slightly damp. I was left with hard work wasted, and guilt over baking my poor mycelium. I then patted myself on the back for a job well done, went on vacation, and totally forget about it for a while.Īs you can imagine, everything dried out in the hot July temperatures. See the picture to the right? I created this outdoor mushroom project with cardboard, straw, and mycelium during one summer. Mushrooms themselves are mainly water, so if you let the mycelium dry out or the humidity level get too low then nothing will happen. Mycelium, the underground vegetative growth of a fungus, needs a moist environment to thrive and produce mushrooms. Let’s look at these reasons in more detail: 1. So without further ado, and in no particular order, I present to you…… Reasons Your Mushrooms Are Not Growing Mycelium Running: How Mushrooms Can Help Save the World
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Even if you’re a veteran, it never hurts to come back to the basics.įor more information on how to grow mushrooms and troubleshooting I’d highly recommend Paul Stamets’ books: If you’re just learning to grow mushrooms, review this list to save yourself both time and heartache. I’ve listed eight big ones below, along with practical solutions.
It’s happened to me many times!Īlthough many factors may influence your success, there are some common mistakes that can be easily avoided. Yet it can be really frustrating to start out with what you believe is a successful mushroom project, only to have it produce nothing. The important thing is to keep trying and learn from your mistakes. Learning how to grow mushrooms is like any skill.
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