Cold water lime pasteurisation of sawdust pellets is an easy, affordable and efficient method of preparing bulk substrate for the growing of vigorous mushroom species like oyster mushrooms , using readily available materials. Sawdust pellets are in general a very clean substrate with low levels of mould spores or chemical residues. This method utilises the high alkaline pH of hydrated lime (calcium hydroxide) to suppress the germination of mould spores in the substrate while

Many home growers and smaller scale commercial growers choose to purchase pre-made grain spawn from specialist suppliers, because...

While mushroom cultivation can be a fun and rewarding hobby, it doesn't go perfectly all of the time. Mushrooms are unique organisms with...

Answering common questions and sharing tips and advice for having good results from grow your own mushroom kits sold in New Zealand.