How to Cultivate Mushrooms

Inoculation of Tree Logs and Stumps

Wood species suitable for mushroom cultivation are oak (suitable for shiitake), maple, hornbeam, poplar, alder, beech, birch, willow, etc. Coniferous and fruit trees are NOT suitable. In genera...

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Mushroom Cultivation on Straw

For mushroom cultivation, straw is cut into 2 to 3 cm pieces and soaked in water overnight (weigh it down so it stays submerged in water the whole time). Afterwards, straw is completely drained and s...

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Mushroom Cultivation on Tree Stumps

Many mushroom species are suitable for cultivation on fresh wood. The easiest to cultivate are shiitake and oyster mushroom, as they are less demanding species. Still, it is possible to cultivate mos...

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Spawn Storage

Spawn must not be exposed to direct sunlight or temperatures above 35°C. It is best to use it as soon as possible, since the quality decreases with storage. Once the bag is opened, spawn should b...

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Pests

Slugs and snails are a major threat to mushrooms outdoors. To prevent them access, sawdust, lime powder or ashes can be spread around logs. Beer traps can also be used. Moreover, small rodents also...

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Warning

The melting of paraffin or beeswax directly over an open fire can be dangerous. Therefore, it is best to use a water bath, where the paraffin is melted in a container submerged in hot water (Pictur...

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