From mycelium to harvest: the complete step-by-step manual. Over 12 chapters, technical sheets, foolproof methods, and solutions to every problem. Turn scraps into delicacies.
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Not just a simple guide, but a real course in home mycology. From biology to the table, through cultivation and rich with practical examples.
Biology, equipment, substrates, sterilization, spawn production, incubation, fruiting, molds, troubleshooting and much more.
Pleurotus, Shiitake, Lion's Mane, Reishi, Pioppino, Maitake, Enoki, Button mushroom, Nameko and others. Detailed technical sheets.
Pre-inoculated kit, PF Tek, Monotub, logs and SGFC. Learn the technique best suited to your space.
Extracted from Chapter 3: choose the right substrate based on the mushroom you want to grow.
*In Chapter 3 you'll find complete tables for over 13 species and advanced formulations.
Each method is described with materials, timelines, explanatory images and tips to avoid mistakes.
Cause: substrate too dry, lack of sterilization, or weak spawn. The guide teaches you how to test viability and intervene.
Oxygen deficiency (FAE) or unbalanced humidity. Learn to adjust airflow and recognize symptoms.
Enemy number 1. Discover how to prevent it with hygiene, pH control, and emergency recovery techniques.
A practical symptom → cause → solution scheme, handy to keep an eye on during cultivation.
From the easiest (Oyster, Pioppino) to the more challenging (Maitake, Reishi). Each sheet includes: timing, temperature, specific substrate, harvesting and tips.
⭐ Plus: a dedicated chapter on preservation, drying and nutritional values. Discover the power of beta-glucans and how to integrate mushrooms into your daily diet.
No experience needed. From biology to your first harvest in a few steps.
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✓ Over 240 pages of clear, conversational content ✓ Updatable ✓ Bonus: tables and checklists
Learn the 3 main sterilization methods (pressure cooker, steam flow, chemical) and low-tech pasteurization for straw. Fatal mistakes to avoid.
Rye or millet grain spawn, dowel spawn for logs, and how to isolate a vigorous strain on agar. Advanced hobbyist techniques explained calmly.
Ideal temperatures, dark or light? FAE and humidity. How to obtain abundant and multiple flushes. Includes the chapter "Mushrooms and molds: unwanted guests".
Whether you use a ready-made kit or want to create your own mycelium from scratch, the guide accompanies you with a motivating tone, never too technical but always precise.
“This is not just a guide: it's a journey into mushroom cultivation. You will learn to see mycelium as a network of possibilities, turn kitchen scraps into fresh food and discover one of the most fascinating and sustainable practices. Each chapter is designed to answer your questions before you even ask them.”
— NaturNext, 2026 edition —
