Poisonous PA Mushrooms we have found

When growing mushrooms using grain jars, the lid setup plays a crucial role in maintaining sterility while allowing for proper gas exchange. Standard jar lids can be modified or replaced with specialized lids designed for mushroom cultivation.

As I continue to ramp up my mushroom growing endeavors, I am finding that I need to take better notes on my batches from the creation of the substrate to the inoculation and grow room.  To help with this, I am coming up with a naming convention for my grow outs and thought I would share it with everyone.

Pennsylvania is home to a wide variety of wild mushrooms harvestable throughout the year. Here are my 8 favorite mushrooms to forage for.

Chicken of the Woods is an awesome mushroom that has the texture of chicken and can really take on the flavor of the dish you are preparing.

It’s super easy to make your own Mushroom Grain Jar caps with self-healing injection ports. Here is how!