You've cared for your mushroom grow block, maybe even attempted to grow a second flush of mushrooms! Now what? What do you do with this ten pound block of sawdust and grain sitting on your kitchen counter? Use it as compost!
Fungi are living organisms that sometimes need a prompt to realize it is time to start fruiting and growing mushrooms.
What does this mean for home mushroom production? We found our shiitake blocks do better when we provide triggers to let the mushrooms know they should fruit.
Growing mushrooms at home may be a foreign idea to you, but don't worry we've got all the info and tips to help. Growing mushrooms at home is an exciting process, gives you the freshest 'shrooms out there, is doable for people with all levels of mushroom knowledge, and is completely safe.