This week, we’re digging into a topic I have been asked numerous times to cover and really couldn’t because I’d never grown them! With names like puffball, stinkhorn, enoki, paddy straw, shaggy mane, and more, I didn’t even know where to begin to research how to grow them much less do a deep dive into the ethnobotany of the crop.

I’m talking about mushrooms. This is not going to be my typical crop specific episode because the rabbit hole I went down made me realize the awesome complexity of what we refer to as a mushroom and all the different traditional and current uses for them. So, while we’ll deviate a little from the format today, prepare to learn everything you can possibly imagine learning about growing mushrooms in about a 40-minute timeframe. And, trust me, there’s a lot. Let’s dig in!

RESOURCES

Health Benefits of Mushrooms – Cleveland Clinic

The Mushroom Council | Explore Mushrooms

The largest living organism in the world is the mycelium | 7 Miracles, which Mushrooms are Capable to Perform! (chirkup.me)

What is the scientific name for a mushroom? (narkive.com)

Mushrooms: Health Benefits & Nutrition Facts - Drlogy

Mushroom Growing Supplies List: Everything You Need | GroCycle

Growing Mushrooms at Home: The PF Tek Method – Mother Earth News

How to Grow Mushrooms: Step-By-Step Guide (wayofleaf.com)

How to Start Growing Mushrooms at Home (curativemushrooms.com)

Growing Mushrooms at Home - Gardening Solutions - University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (ufl.edu)

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