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11/16/2024

How to Collect Spores from Lion's Mane Mushrooms

Lion's mane mushroom has white spores which start dropping when the tendrils elongate. The spores are hard to see until there is a massive amount of them on the foil.

I took advantage of the experiment I was running which was growing lions mane in a grow tent with no electricity, so there was no added humidity or air currents to disrupt the spore deposit.

I harvested 27 spore prints which I can use to start fresh cultures of lions mane whenever I want for many years. This method was fun and easy. If the fruit becomes so big that the foil doesn't fit under, I use some makeshift risers to raise the block up.

Here's the full lions mane experiment video I posted the day before this: https://youtu.be/1MXDPgjvcPc?si=0MBY3qbPCbvSIL_i

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11/15/2024

Growing Lions Mane Mushrooms in Complete Darkness Without Environmental Controls

In this experiment I fruited 30 lions mane mushroom blocks in a grow tent without turning on the humidity system, exhaust system, temperature control or lights.

The temperature outside was around 40F at night and 65-F during the day. The building the grow tent was in also had no temperature controls. It is a stone factory building that feels like a cave.

I was pleasantly surprised at how well the lions mane grew in these conditions, I suspected a little deformity but the fruits look absolutely perfect. I sliced the blocks on October 15th and harvested the mushrooms on November 11th.

Another important note I want to add is that these fruiting blocks were made from grain to grain transfer propagation technique. I used one 3lb bag of colonized grain to inoculate 12 new bags of sterilized grain and then I used most of that grain spawn to inoculate all those blocks. The mycelium obviously had no problem with this expansion which is impressive.

How to make your own sterilized grain: https://youtu.be/uFQr2JhqmG4?si=hm69CTnqTflNw6V_

How to build a laminar flow hood: https://youtu.be/ZYCbFbcPpM0?si=NtEl353wIMLR3You

Mushroom liquid culture and supplies: https://sporensprout.etsy.com

Recommended supplies (Affiliate Links):

Filter patch bags for grain: https://amzn.to/3OgPliR
Filter patch bags for substrate: https://amzn.to/40P4iAy
Large grow tent: https://amzn.to/4fyNamX

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11/13/2024

A laminar flow hood is the most useful piece of equipment you can use for mycology and growing mushrooms at home. It creates a sterile workspace that prevents contamination of mushroom cultures.

The blower motor on top brings air into the box which is forced through the HEPA filter creating a stream of sterile air over the working area in front of the flow hood.

A clean room grade laminar flow hood can cost thousands of dollars and shipping is usually $300 so making your own flow hood is more affordable.

I have used a clean room grade flow hood and this homemade flow hood for many years and haven’t noticed a difference in performance between the two.

I just posted a tutorial video for the build here: https://youtu.be/ZYCbFbcPpM0?si=PswZJlepxzoxuVJa

Check the description of the video to find the parts list and measurements.

11/13/2024

This laminar flow hood build helped me level up my game years ago and now I am sharing it with you!

I recommend buying 1/2 inch MDF particle board. One 4 x 8ft sheet and one 2 x 4ft sheet (It costs around $70 at Home Depot).

Use a table saw to cut 5 squares from the MDF sheets. Here are the measurements:

Top/Bottom panels: 25.5" x 24"
Side panels: 25" x 25.5"
Back panel: 24" x 24"

Compatible HEPA Filter: https://amzn.to/3USU9yL
Compatible Blower Motor: https://amzn.to/3OaIHdW

Once all the panels are cut the hardest part is over. Construct the box as seen in the video and use silicone to cover any gaps. Wire up the blower motor and it's ready to use!

It's easy to build a pre filter box around the blower motor but it is not absolutely necessary, my first flow hood didn't have one and it worked perfect for years.

Total project cost is around $500 which was a life saver when I was starting out considering the shipping cost for such a large/heavy item.

Mushroom liquid culture and supplies: https://sporensprout.etsy.com

🍄Check out my social links! https://linktr.ee/sporensprout

*Clicking my affiliate links and making a purchase may result in me earning a small commission, thanks for supporting the channel!

If you want to support my channel you can join my Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/Sporensprout?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator

10/24/2024

The cold weather in the morning can freeze a growing mushroom but it can resume growing if temperatures increase in the afternoon. I planted these wine cap mushrooms a few months ago and harvested a bunch but left a few to continue growing.

It has started to frost in the mornings here in Michigan which froze this baby wine cap mushroom solid. The temperature increased in the afternoons for the past few days allowing this mushroom to thaw and continue growing. The ultimate goal of the mushroom is to open its cap and release spores. It’s fascinating how mushrooms have evolved over millions of years to withstand harsh conditions such as this.

Watch the video observation here: https://youtube.com/shorts/RhMIZgFuFtg?si=jjEkUE61hR4wHW15

09/30/2024

I grew these giant Wine Cap mushrooms in my garden and it only took 57 days!

Watch the full video here:
https://youtu.be/SQ1_Xp_8CJ8

09/25/2024

The Secret to Preserving Mushroom Cultures for Years!

This method will allow you to preserve most mushroom cultures for years, you will be able to revive the culture at any point and start growing it again. This method is super easy and useful.

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09/19/2024

✨ This movie is a true masterpiece! ✨ If you’re fascinated by the world of mushrooms and fungi, Fantastic Fungi is an absolute must-watch. 🍄 It’s my personal favorite film on the subject, showcasing the beauty and incredible power of fungi in ways that will leave you in awe. 🙌🏼

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09/11/2024

We cooked up some chicken of the woods mushroom last night and it was delicious! 🍄 😋 Chicken of the woods is is one of my top favorite mushrooms to find and eat, along side chanterelles.

Check out the full cooking video! https://youtu.be/HQXYSYQ4gEQ?si=Ef3pNjO8lzS-hmhy

Check out the harvesting video: https://youtube.com/shorts/DvCezSAfqns?si=RWNNLGpZnZ03h7Un

Mushroom liquid culture and supplies: https://sporensprout.etsy.com

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09/11/2024

How to Cook Chicken of the Woods Mushroom

Chicken of the Woods is one of my most favorite mushroom edible mushrooms to find. It's vibrant and it has a meaty texture like chicken. The taste is similar to chicken or crab.

Mushroom liquid culture and supplies: https://sporensprout.etsy.com

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09/08/2024

Vibrant Chicken of the Woods Mushroom!

09/03/2024

My wife started making homemade morel mushroom necklaces and earrings which I think are so cool! Perfect gift for any nature lover! Check them out here: https://sporensprout.etsy.com/listing/1773902796

08/23/2024

Germinating mushroom spores on an agar plate is a great way to isolate more consistent genetics. This video will teach you how to use a sterile cotton swab to streak the spores and germinate them.

How to make agar plates: https://youtu.be/otBU3jlUZAE?si=tlsRgRUV91bGESPg

How to make a mushroom spore print: https://youtu.be/URHWiiZDwmU?si=_MQUQlEEgCeYxniZ

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Sterilized cotton swabs: https://amzn.to/4cBh5bU
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08/16/2024

I cloned and grew wild pheasant back mushrooms (polyporus squamosus) also known as the dryad’s saddle due to the myth that woodland spirits may use it as a seat! 🌲 🍄 🧌

Full video tutorial:
https://youtu.be/IW0mzszEhIc

Short video tutorial:
https://youtube.com/shorts/sIwAHNyKadw?feature=share

Mushroom liquid culture and supplies: https://sporensprout.etsy.com

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08/16/2024

How to Clone and Grow Wild Pheasant Back Mushrooms!

I cloned a wild pheasant back mushrooom so I can grow it whenever I want! This project was really fun and I’m happy to share it with you all.

How to make sterilized grain jars: https://youtu.be/uFQr2JhqmG4?si=tjmUqz8a6yHJET0O

How to make sterilized sawdust substrate: https://youtu.be/uhGYZkQrAZ0?si=jFEh_WE07esUG1p9

How to make a shotgun fruiting chamber: https://youtu.be/bLB5ZaYI3Sg?si=FLfJNCZCV0a1aOwN

How to make agar plates: https://youtu.be/otBU3jlUZAE?si=Vp3u7BhZxgNZ7wto

Mushroom liquid culture and supplies: https://sporensprout.etsy.com

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*clicking my affiliate links and making a purchase may result in me earning a small commission, thanks for supporting the channel!

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07/26/2024

6-Position Magnetic Stir Plate for Mushroom Liquid Culture

I have been using the old reliable INTLLab 1-position magnetic stir plate for over 3 years and it's still going strong but I needed something more suitable for the amount of jars I have. I have wanted one of these 6-position stir plates for a while, but the price tag is usually close to $1000 so to find one of these for $300, I couldn't pass it up. I love the display and how you can program the RPM of each position individually and watch the live increase of RPM.

I have over 1000 jars that need to be stirred occasionally, so this will speed things up and save me some time.

Mushroom liquid culture and supplies: https://sporensprout.etsy.com

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07/23/2024

I Tried to Clone the Most Expensive Fungi in the World "Black Truffle"

Black Truffle is one of the most expensive fungi in the world due to its unique umami flavor. I ordered 2 Oz of black truffles from Sabatino Italy with overnight shipping so I could attempt to clone the fungi and obtain mycelium that I can use to inoculate tree sapling roots and grow my own black truffles.

The black truffles I received appeared to be fresh and edible, they were very fragrant. Following normal sterile procedure I ripped the truffle in half and transferred the inner tissue to sterilized nutrient agar plates. I also transferred the tissue from the second truffle to sterilized honey liquid culture media. All 15 agar plates failed to grow mycelium and only bacteria grew. All jars of liquid culture media also showed no signs of growth from the tissue. this indicates that the truffle was not viable upon delivery. This conclusion leads me to believe I need to fly to Italy myself and clone a truffle I find, the same day it is picked.

This won't be my only experiment with the black truffle fungi, I have other ideas I will explore soon.

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07/22/2024

Giant Puff Ball Mushroom!

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How to Collect Spores from Lion's Mane Mushrooms

How to Collect Spores from Lion's Mane Mushrooms Lion's mane mushroom has white spores which start dropping when the tendrils elongate. The spores are hard to see until there is a massive amount of them on the foil. I took advantage of the experiment I was running which was growing lions mane in a grow tent with no electricity, so there was no added humidity or air currents to disrupt the spore deposit. I harvested 27 spore prints which I can use to start fresh cultures of lions mane whenever I want for many years. This method was fun and easy. If the fruit becomes so big that the foil doesn't fit under, I use some makeshift risers to raise the block up. Here's the full lions mane experiment video I posted the day before this: https://youtu.be/1MXDPgjvcPc?si=0MBY3qbPCbvSIL_i Recommended supplies: https://www.amazon.com/shop/sporensprout?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfsporensprout_RATVB2XREQACQTSTE799 🍄Check out my social links! https://linktr.ee/sporensprout *Clicking my affiliate links and making a purchase may result in me earning a small commission, thanks for supporting the channel! #FacebookPage #growyourown #mushrooms #lionsmane #fungi #mycology #scienceexperiments #hobby #healthyfood #gardening #diy #mushroomhunting #foraging #chef #mushlove #spore

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Growing Lions Mane Mushrooms in Complete Darkness Without Environmental Controls In this experiment I fruited 30 lions mane mushroom blocks in a grow tent without turning on the humidity system, exhaust system, temperature control or lights. The temperature outside was around 40F at night and 65-F during the day. The building the grow tent was in also had no temperature controls. It is a stone factory building that feels like a cave. I was pleasantly surprised at how well the lions mane grew in these conditions, I suspected a little deformity but the fruits look absolutely perfect. I sliced the blocks on October 15th and harvested the mushrooms on November 11th. Another important note I want to add is that these fruiting blocks were made from grain to grain transfer propagation technique. I used one 3lb bag of colonized grain to inoculate 12 new bags of sterilized grain and then I used most of that grain spawn to inoculate all those blocks. The mycelium obviously had no problem with this expansion which is impressive. How to make your own sterilized grain: https://youtu.be/uFQr2JhqmG4?si=hm69CTnqTflNw6V_ How to build a laminar flow hood: https://youtu.be/ZYCbFbcPpM0?si=NtEl353wIMLR3You Mushroom liquid culture and supplies: https://sporensprout.etsy.com Recommended supplies (Affiliate Links): Filter patch bags for grain: https://amzn.to/3OgPliR Filter patch bags for substrate: https://amzn.to/40P4iAy Large grow tent: https://amzn.to/4fyNamX 🍄Check out my social links! https://linktr.ee/sporensprout *Clicking my affiliate links and making a purchase may result in me earning a small commission, thanks for supporting the channel! If you want to directly support my channel you can join my Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/Sporensprout?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator #FacebookPage #growyourownfood #lionsmane #mushrooms #mushroomsociety #mycology #fungi #gardening #mushlove #GrowTent #hobby #scienceexperiments #biology

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How to Build a Laminar Flow Hood for Growing Mushrooms

This laminar flow hood build helped me level up my game years ago and now I am sharing it with you! I recommend buying 1/2 inch MDF particle board. One 4 x 8ft sheet and one 2 x 4ft sheet (It costs around $70 at Home Depot). Use a table saw to cut 5 squares from the MDF sheets. Here are the measurements: Top/Bottom panels: 25.5" x 24" Side panels: 25" x 25.5" Back panel: 24" x 24" Compatible HEPA Filter: https://amzn.to/3USU9yL Compatible Blower Motor: https://amzn.to/3OaIHdW Once all the panels are cut the hardest part is over. Construct the box as seen in the video and use silicone to cover any gaps. Wire up the blower motor and it's ready to use! It's easy to build a pre filter box around the blower motor but it is not absolutely necessary, my first flow hood didn't have one and it worked perfect for years. Total project cost is around $500 which was a life saver when I was starting out considering the shipping cost for such a large/heavy item. Mushroom liquid culture and supplies: https://sporensprout.etsy.com 🍄Check out my social links! https://linktr.ee/sporensprout *Clicking my affiliate links and making a purchase may result in me earning a small commission, thanks for supporting the channel! If you want to support my channel you can join my Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/Sporensprout?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator

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