Growing mushrooms for beginners: a simple guide to cultivating mushrooms at home - sarah dalziel-kirchhevel

A practical introduction to growing and enjoying mushrooms at home Cultivating your own mushrooms is simple and satisfying once youve mastered a few basics.

Growing Mushrooms for Beginners is full of advice, techniques, and step-by-step instructions for growing a range of edible and medicinal mushrooms at home, whether you have a sprawling backyard, a tiny balcony, or no outdoor space at all.

Cultivation at a glance -Get started with a straightforward guide to the basics of the cultivation process, and explore simple setups that require minimal space and investment.

A variety of growing mediums -Learn everything you need to know to successfully grow mushrooms on logs, straw, sawdust and woodchips, compost, and in mason jars.

Project-specific pointers -Find troubleshooting tips for every growing project, plus instructions for freezing, drying, and cooking with your harvest.

Popular mushroom profiles -Explore detailed profiles of 7 novice-friendly mushroom types, like oyster and lions mane, including their unique characteristics, flavors, health benefits, and specific growing requirements.

30 culinary and medicinal recipes -Discover delicious recipes to showcase your mushroom harvest, from Cordyceps Tea to Tri-Mushroom Curry.

Learn how to grow and utilize a wide variety of mushrooms at home with help from this beginner-friendly guide.