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When cultivating mushrooms, grain serves as the main food source for mushrooms to grow. As with all living organisms, mushrooms must attain nutrients in order to grow. Grains are an ideal nutrient source due to multiple factors:   Their composition makes it easy for mycelium to break down and absorb nutrients.  Grains tend to be small, providing unmatched surface area, which in turn creates exponentially more inoculation points than other food sources, increasing growth speed.  Grains easily absorb and retain moisture, providing an ideal environment for mushrooms to thrive.    When using grain as a fuel source, there is a wide...

At Mycelium, we aim to innovate and improve all aspects of mushroom cultivation, ranging from large scale mass-production to at-home grows. Introducing one of our featured substrates for wood-loving mushrooms, our Hardwood Oak and Soy Hull blend, features a 1:1 ratio of Organic Hardwood Oak to Organic Soy Hull. When cultivating wood-loving mushrooms, the choice of substrate plays a crucial role in their growth and yield. Here's a breakdown of the benefits of using a combination of hardwood oak and soy hulls:    Hardwood Oak:  Rich in Lignin: Oak is a hardwood known for its high lignin content. Lignin is...

When cultivating mushrooms, grain serves as the main food source for mushrooms to grow. As with all living organisms, mushrooms must attain nutrients in order to grow. Grains are an ideal nutrient source due to multiple factors:   Their composition makes it easy for mycelium to break down and absorb nutrients.  Grains tend to be small, providing unmatched surface area, which in turn creates exponentially more inoculation points than other food sources, increasing growth speed.  Grains easily absorb and retain moisture, providing an ideal environment for mushrooms to thrive.  When using grain as a fuel source, there is a wide variety...