Which Oyster Mushroom Should I Choose to Cultivate and Other Useful Facts

Oyster mushrooms, scientifically known as Pleurotus spp. are delicious, full of flavor and considered a medicinal food. There are so many awesome varieties, and they all have a difference in taste, smell and consistency. There are around 202 edible species within the pleurotus family, with Pearl oysters being the most common in North America. Having … Read more

Growing Shiitake On Logs

shiitake mushroom mountain fruiting from cultivated log at Mushroom Mountain in SC

Easiest Outdoor Production? Outdoors on Logs – Shiitake Shiitake mushrooms grown on logs outdoors are one of the easiest mushrooms for beginners to learn the cycles of mushroom production. Although oyster mushrooms may fruit easiest, they are insect prone, so Shiitakes are the one to start with. All log grown mushrooms are grown on fresh … Read more