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You can remove mushroom coral from rock by cutting it off at the base with a sharp blade or by using a chisel to break the rock around its foot.   This is a common task for reef keepers because mushroom corals, especially species like Discosoma and Rhodactis, can multiply quickly and start overtaking your … Read more

You can rehydrate mushroom substrate by simply adding water and allowing it to absorb back into the material.   If you’ve noticed your substrate has dried out, you’re probably wondering how to rehydrate mushroom substrate effectively without ruining your grow.   The process is pretty straightforward, but you need to get the moisture level right … Read more

To properly pick a morel mushroom, you need to master the art of cutting it at the stem while leaving the base intact in the soil.   Picking a morel mushroom the right way ensures you get the best tasting specimen without harming the future growth of the colony.   Learning how to properly pick … Read more

To reheat mushroom risotto properly, you need to use a method that adds moisture back while warming it evenly without turning it into a sticky paste. The key is understanding that risotto’s creamy texture comes from the starch released during cooking, and reheating it incorrectly will dry it out or make it clump together. In … Read more

You can propagate mushroom spores successfully at home with a simple, sterile technique that involves collecting them on a surface and transferring them to a growing medium.   It’s a rewarding process that lets you grow your own gourmet or medicinal mushrooms from scratch, and it’s easier than you might think.   If you’ve ever … Read more

You can propagate mushroom spawn by taking mycelium from a master culture and introducing it to a sterile, nutrient-rich substrate like grain or sawdust.   This process allows you to expand a small amount of mycelium into a much larger batch of colonized material.   If you’ve been wondering how to propagate mushroom spawn at … Read more