Mushroom Cultivation Tutorials

Pile of premium, organic hydrated coco coir ready for high-quality mushroom cultivation.

29th September 2026

How to Make CVG Mushroom Substrate

CVG (Coco Coir, Vermiculite, Gypsum) is one of the most reliable bulk substrates for growing mushrooms, but getting the ratios or field capacity wrong can compromise the entire grow. This guide covers ingredient selection, the exact recipe, pasteurization, and how to check field capacity using the squeeze test.

A handful of dried psilocybe cubensis mushrooms, specifically the Golden Teacher variety, showing wrinkled golden caps and long stems in bright daylight

27th February 2026

The Best Way to Dry & Preserve Mushrooms

I’ll show you how to dry your mushrooms the right way so you don't accidentally ruin their potency with too much heat. I'm breaking down a simple step-by-step method that costs less than $10 and doesn't require a dehydrator, plus I'll show you exactly how to store them so they stay strong for the long haul.

3rd October 2025

How to Grow Mushrooms for Less Than €100

Grow your own mushrooms cheap and easy without a pressure cooker and for less than 100 Euros! This step-by-step beginner's guide shows you everything you need to know, from start to harvest, to yield up to 100 grams of dried mushrooms in just two months.

Healthy rhizomorphic mushroom mycelium growing on a malt extract agar MEA petri dish

3rd October 2025

How to Make MEA Agar Plates (No Pour Agar)

MEA powder makes it easy to prepare your own agar plates. This guide shows you how to make MEA agar plates step by step, including mixing, sterilizing and the no pour agar method, so you can start your spores and cultures on clean plates.