All Growing Guides

Step-by-step guides for growing mushrooms at home — from beginner grows to advanced cultivation.

54 guides

How to Grow Abalone Mushroom: Complete Guide

Learn how to grow Abalone Mushroom (Pleurotus cystidiosus) at home. Moderate difficulty, fruiting at 68-82°F on Hardwood sawdust. Complete cultivation guide wit

How to Grow Beech Mushroom (Shimeji): Complete Guide

Learn how to grow Beech Mushroom (Shimeji) (Hypsizygus tessellatus) at home. Hard difficulty, fruiting at 55-68°F on Beech sawdust blocks. Complete cultivation

Best Mushroom Grow Kits 2026: Tested & Ranked

We grew and compared 10+ mushroom grow kits across oyster, shiitake, lion's mane, and other varieties. Here are the best grow kits for beginners and experienced

Best Mushroom Substrate Guide: What to Use for Every Species - GrowMushrooms

The best mushroom substrate for oyster, shiitake, lion's mane, reishi, and button mushrooms. Straw, hardwood, Masters Mix, and coco coir recipes explained.

How to Grow Black Pearl King Oyster: Complete Guide

Learn how to grow Black Pearl King Oyster (Pleurotus eryngii var.) at home. Moderate difficulty, fruiting at 55-65°F on Hardwood sawdust, supplemented. Complete

How to Grow Black Truffle: Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about Black Truffle (Tuber melanosporum). Difficulty: Extremely Hard. Learn why this species is nearly impossible to cultivate, how

How to Grow Black Trumpet: Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about Black Trumpet (Craterellus cornucopioides). Difficulty: Very Hard. Learn why this species is nearly impossible to cultivate, h

How to Grow Bleeding Fairy Helmet: Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about Bleeding Fairy Helmet (Mycena haematopus). Difficulty: N/A. Learn why this species is nearly impossible to cultivate, how to f

How to Grow Blue Oyster Mushroom: Complete Guide

Learn how to grow Blue Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus (columbinus)) at home. Very Easy difficulty, fruiting at 50-65°F on Straw, hardwood sawdust. Complet

How to Grow Button Mushroom: Complete Guide

Learn how to grow Button Mushroom (Agaricus bisporus (white)) at home. Easy difficulty, fruiting at 65-75°F on Composted manure, straw. Complete cultivation gui

How to Grow Cauliflower Mushroom: Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about Cauliflower Mushroom (Sparassis radicata). Difficulty: Very Hard. Learn why this species is nearly impossible to cultivate, ho

How to Grow Chaga: Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about Chaga (Inonotus obliquus). Difficulty: Very Hard. Learn why this species is nearly impossible to cultivate, how to find it in

How to Grow Chanterelle: Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about Chanterelle (Cantharellus cibarius). Difficulty: Very Hard. Learn why this species is nearly impossible to cultivate, how to f

Close-up of a honey mushroom cluster growing on a forest floor in autumn.
Photo by Marek Piwnicki / Pexels

How to Grow Chestnut Mushroom: Complete Guide

Learn how to grow Chestnut Mushroom (Pholiota adiposa) at home. Moderate difficulty, fruiting at 50-65°F on Hardwood sawdust, logs. Complete cultivation guide w

How to Grow Chicken of the Woods: Complete Guide

Learn how to grow Chicken of the Woods (Laetiporus sulphureus) at home. Hard difficulty, fruiting at 60-75°F on Oak, cherry, locust trees. Complete cultivation

How to Grow Cordyceps: Complete Guide

Learn how to grow Cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris) at home. Hard difficulty, fruiting at 68-77°F on Brown rice, grain substrate. Complete cultivation guide with

How to Grow Cremini Mushroom: Complete Guide

Learn how to grow Cremini Mushroom (Agaricus bisporus (brown)) at home. Easy difficulty, fruiting at 65-75°F on Composted manure, straw. Complete cultivation gu

How to Grow Elm Oyster: Complete Guide

Learn how to grow Elm Oyster (Hypsizygus ulmarius) at home. Moderate difficulty, fruiting at 50-70°F on Hardwood sawdust, elm logs. Complete cultivation guide w

How to Grow Enoki: Complete Guide

Learn how to grow Enoki (Flammulina velutipes) at home. Moderate difficulty, fruiting at 45-55°F on Hardwood sawdust. Complete cultivation guide with substrate

How to Grow Giant Puffball: Complete Guide

Learn how to grow Giant Puffball (Calvatia gigantea) at home. Hard difficulty, fruiting at 55-75°F on Meadows, gardens (wild). Complete cultivation guide with s

How to Grow Golden Oyster: Complete Guide

Learn how to grow Golden Oyster (Pleurotus citrinopileatus) at home. Easy difficulty, fruiting at 65-85°F on Straw, hardwood sawdust. Complete cultivation guide

How to Grow Hen of the Woods: Complete Guide

Learn how to grow Hen of the Woods (Grifola frondosa) at home. Hard difficulty, fruiting at 50-65°F on Oak tree bases (wild/cultivated on logs). Complete cultiv

How to Grow Lion's Mane at Home: Complete Guide

Step-by-step guide to growing lion's mane mushrooms at home. Covers grow kits, DIY substrate blocks, fruiting conditions, troubleshooting, and harvesting tips.

How to Grow Oyster Mushrooms at Home: Complete Guide

Step-by-step guide to growing oyster mushrooms at home. Covers grow kits, straw logs, coffee grounds, and bucket methods for beginners and intermediate growers.

How to Grow Reishi Mushrooms at Home (Complete Guide)

How to grow reishi mushrooms at home: substrate, colonization, fruiting conditions, antler vs. conk shapes, and harvesting dried reishi for tea and tinctures.

How to Grow Shiitake Mushrooms at Home (Complete Guide)

How to grow shiitake mushrooms at home on logs or sawdust blocks. Step-by-step guide covering substrate, spawn, colonization, fruiting conditions, and harvestin

Cluster of small mushrooms growing on damp forest floor in autumn.
Photo by Marek Piwnicki / Pexels

How to Make Grain Spawn for Mushrooms (Step-by-Step)

How to make grain spawn for mushroom cultivation: preparing rye berries, sterilization, inoculation, colonization, and storage. Complete step-by-step guide.

How to Pasteurize Straw for Mushrooms (Heat & Lime Methods)

How to pasteurize straw for oyster mushrooms using hot water or cold lime treatment. Step-by-step guide with temperatures, times, and troubleshooting.

How to Grow King Oyster Mushroom: Complete Guide

Learn how to grow King Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus eryngii) at home. Moderate difficulty, fruiting at 55-65°F on Hardwood sawdust, supplemented. Complete cultiva

How to Grow Lion's Mane: Complete Guide

Learn how to grow Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus) at home. Moderate difficulty, fruiting at 65-75°F on Hardwood sawdust, supplemented. Complete cultivation gui

How to Grow Maitake: Complete Guide

Learn how to grow Maitake (Grifola frondosa) at home. Hard difficulty, fruiting at 50-65°F on Hardwood logs/stumps. Complete cultivation guide with substrate pr

How to Grow Matsutake: Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about Matsutake (Tricholoma matsutake). Difficulty: Very Hard. Learn why this species is nearly impossible to cultivate, how to find

How to Grow Morel: Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about Morel (Morchella esculenta). Difficulty: Very Hard. Learn why this species is nearly impossible to cultivate, how to find it i

Mushroom Contamination Guide: Identify Green Mold, Wet Rot & More

How to identify mushroom grow contamination: Trichoderma green mold, bacterial wet rot, cobweb mold, and more. Visual guide with prevention tips.

Mushroom Fruiting Conditions Guide: Humidity, Temp, Fresh Air

The complete guide to mushroom fruiting conditions — optimal temperature, humidity, fresh air exchange, and light for oyster, shiitake, lion's mane, and reishi.

How to Grow Nameko: Complete Guide

Learn how to grow Nameko (Pholiota nameko) at home. Moderate difficulty, fruiting at 50-65°F on Hardwood logs/sawdust. Complete cultivation guide with substrate

How to Grow Oyster Mushroom: Complete Guide

Learn how to grow Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) at home. Very Easy difficulty, fruiting at 55-75°F on Straw, hardwood sawdust, coffee grounds. Complete

How to Grow Paddy Straw Mushroom: Complete Guide

Learn how to grow Paddy Straw Mushroom (Volvariella volvacea) at home. Moderate difficulty, fruiting at 85-95°F on Rice straw, cotton waste. Complete cultivatio

How to Grow Pink Oyster Mushroom: Complete Guide

Learn how to grow Pink Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus djamor) at home. Very Easy difficulty, fruiting at 65-85°F on Straw, hardwood sawdust. Complete cultivation gu

Close-up of hands harvesting oyster mushrooms from a substrate in an indoor farm.
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How to Grow Pioppino: Complete Guide

Learn how to grow Pioppino (Cyclocybe aegerita) at home. Moderate difficulty, fruiting at 55-72°F on Hardwood logs, cottonwood. Complete cultivation guide with

How to Grow Porcini: Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about Porcini (Boletus edulis). Difficulty: Very Hard. Learn why this species is nearly impossible to cultivate, how to find it in t

How to Grow Portobello: Complete Guide

Learn how to grow Portobello (Agaricus bisporus (mature)) at home. Easy difficulty, fruiting at 65-75°F on Composted manure. Complete cultivation guide with sub

How to Grow Reishi: Complete Guide

Learn how to grow Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) at home. Hard difficulty, fruiting at 68-86°F on Hardwood logs, oak stumps. Complete cultivation guide with substra

How to Grow Scarlet Elf Cup: Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about Scarlet Elf Cup (Sarcoscypha coccinea). Difficulty: Very Hard. Learn why this species is nearly impossible to cultivate, how t

How to Grow Shaggy Mane: Complete Guide

Learn how to grow Shaggy Mane (Coprinus comatus) at home. Hard difficulty, fruiting at 55-75°F on Lawns, disturbed soil (wild). Complete cultivation guide with

How to Grow Shiitake: Complete Guide

Learn how to grow Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) at home. Moderate difficulty, fruiting at 55-75°F on Hardwood logs or sawdust blocks. Complete cultivation guide w

How to Grow Snow Fungus: Complete Guide

Learn how to grow Snow Fungus (Tremella fuciformis) at home. Moderate difficulty, fruiting at 65-80°F on Hardwood with parasitic yeast. Complete cultivation gui

How to Grow Turkey Tail: Complete Guide

Learn how to grow Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor) at home. Moderate difficulty, fruiting at 50-68°F on Hardwood logs and stumps. Complete cultivation guide wi

How to Grow Velvet Pioppino: Complete Guide

Learn how to grow Velvet Pioppino (Flammulina velutipes (wild form)) at home. Moderate difficulty, fruiting at 35-55°F on Elm, oak, willow logs. Complete cultiv

How to Grow White Truffle: Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about White Truffle (Tuber magnatum). Difficulty: Extremely Hard. Learn why this species is nearly impossible to cultivate, how to f

How to Grow Wine Cap: Complete Guide

Learn how to grow Wine Cap (Stropharia rugosoannulata) at home. Very Easy difficulty, fruiting at 50-70°F on Wood chips, straw, garden beds. Complete cultivatio

How to Grow Wood Ear: Complete Guide

Learn how to grow Wood Ear (Auricularia auricula-judae) at home. Easy difficulty, fruiting at 60-75°F on Hardwood sawdust, logs. Complete cultivation guide with

How to Grow Yellowfoot Chanterelle: Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about Yellowfoot Chanterelle (Cantharellus tubaeformis). Difficulty: Very Hard. Learn why this species is nearly impossible to culti

How to Grow Yellowfoot: Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about Yellowfoot (Craterellus tubaeformis). Difficulty: Very Hard. Learn why this species is nearly impossible to cultivate, how to