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You wash enoki mushrooms by separating the cluster, trimming the root end, and rinsing them briefly under cold running water. It’s a simple process, but there are a few important details that make washing enoki mushrooms both safe and effective.   Enoki mushrooms grow in tight clusters, and dirt or debris can hide deep between … Read more

You can use a mushroom syringe to inoculate sterilized grain or substrate with live mycelium culture.   It’s one of the easiest and most reliable ways to start growing mushrooms at home, even if you’re a complete beginner.   A mushroom syringe is simply a sterile syringe filled with a liquid solution that contains mushroom … Read more

You can use mushroom stems in so many delicious ways, and they are far too good to toss in the compost bin.   Whether you’re working with cremini, shiitake, or portobello stems, these little pieces are packed with flavor and texture.   If you’ve been wondering how to use mushroom stems, the good news is … Read more

Using mushroom spawn plugs is one of the easiest and most reliable ways to start growing gourmet mushrooms at home. You take a wooden dowel that’s been fully colonized by mushroom mycelium and insert it into a pre-drilled hole in a log or stump. Once you understand how to use mushroom spawn plugs, you can … Read more

You can use mushroom compost in your garden to enrich soil, boost plant health, and improve overall growing conditions.   Using mushroom compost in your garden is one of the simplest ways to give your beds a nutrient-packed upgrade that most plants absolutely love.   If you’re new to the idea, mushroom compost is the … Read more

You can use mushroom compost in your vegetable garden to enrich the soil and give your plants a fantastic boost, and it’s one of the most popular organic amendments for home gardeners.   If you’ve ever wondered how to use mushroom compost in vegetable garden beds without harming your precious tomatoes or peppers, you’ve come … Read more