Enoki mushrooms (Flammulina velutipes), also known as velvet foot or velvet shank, are a cold-weather, wood-decaying mushroom native to temperate regions of Europe, North America, and Asia. In New Zealand, the species is naturalised and can be found in the wild around much of the country. It typically grows in clusters and has a small, sticky, yellow to orange-brown cap and a distinctive dark, velvety stem, growing on dead or dying hardwood through winter, often fruiting thro

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

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

Exploring the easiest, low-tek ways of growing mushrooms at home without the need for fancy equipment or complicated processes.

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