Cultivating, Permits, and Selling Tips for New Mushroom Growers
Over the past six weeks, we've been working with Local Mushrooms in Acworth, GA, to set up a grow tent and document their journey—from obtaining a permit to selling their first harvest...
5 Essential Tips to Prevent Contamination while Cultivating Mushrooms
Mushroom cultivation is a rewarding but delicate process. Contamination can be a grower’s worst nightmare, leading to devastating crop losses, reduced yields, wasted time and resources, and even potential health hazards. However, with...
Transforming Local Mushroom Cultivation with the Spore 40 Fruiting Module
Gowin Valley Farms (GVF), a boutique farm in Georgia, began as a fruit and vegetable farm. However, market dynamics and physical constraints prevented owners Emma and Gabe from continuing large-scale vegetable cultivation. While searching for...
A Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Mushroom Business
With the right guidance and a strategic approach, you too, can create a thriving mushroom business. The following actionable steps will help you build a solid foundation, gain essential skills, and tap into a profitable market.
The Mushroom Life Cycle Explained
Fungi comprise a vast group of organisms with their own distinct lineage in the tree of life, occupying their own branch beside animals and plants. Thus, they have similarities and differences from plants and animals that make them unique. The mushrooms we often think of when discussing fungi are...
What’s Special About the Mushroom Market?
The specialty mushroom market refers to the cultivation, sale, and distribution of non-commodity or exotic mushroom varieties that differ from the common white button mushrooms found in many supermarkets. Specialty mushrooms include a wide range of varieties known for...