What it is and how to tell it apart from Neurospora Sometimes oyster mushroom growers notice a strange yellow or orange mass appearing in the perforations of mushroom blocks or […]
What it is and how to tell it apart from Neurospora Sometimes oyster mushroom growers notice a strange yellow or orange mass appearing in the perforations of mushroom blocks or […]
Problems of substrate colonization by mycelium Uneven colonization of oyster mushroom substrate is a common issue, especially during incubation. White, yellow, or dark spots on the block often worry growers, […]
It doesn’t matter if you’re just getting started or have been growing mushrooms for years — sometimes, a problem pops up that leaves you scratching your head. Your yield is […]
Calcium chloride (CaCl2) is a harmless food additive. It is added to the oyster mushroom substrate so that the fruiting bodies are not affected by bacteriosis. There is no need […]
Oyster mushroom primordia are often called pins. These are the rudiments of mushrooms that emerge from perforations when the mycelium is completely overgrown. Details about pin formation Table of Contents […]
Table of Contents Yellowing vs. True Bacterial Blotch What Does Real Blotch Look Like? The Role of Insects in Spreading Disease Climate-Induced Yellowing: The "Suffocation" Effect Watering Risks at Low […]
All changes in the shape and deformation of the fruiting bodies, which will be discussed below, are so ugly and clumsy that many mushroom growers seriously say that the oyster […]
Where does water come from in the substrate and on the small pins of oyster mushrooms? This phenomenon is called condensation of water, and the water itself is called condensate. […]
What pests can eat oyster mushrooms? I talked about the most important pests of oyster mushrooms and substrate, namely parasitic insects, their larvae and maggots, in a separate article. There […]
If your mushroom blocks are turning black or your clusters are suddenly withering, use this troubleshooting guide to identify and eliminate common oyster mushroom pests. Table of Contents Why Insects […]
Green mold (Trichoderma) is one of the most common problems that causes spoiled mycelium, especially in oyster mushroom cultivation. Oyster mushroom mycelium or mold? How do you know whether it's […]
How do you control CO2 in a mushroom grow room? Carbon dioxide must be controlled in the growing chamber, since high levels cause many deformations in oyster mushrooms. Curvature of […]
Table of Contents: Oyster mushroom growth stalled Oyster mushroom pins drying out Something white in the mushroom block slot Why is my primordia not turning into pins? Oyster mushroom growth […]
How to Control Insects on a Mushroom Farm The appearance of insects in growing rooms or anywhere on the farm is a threat to your crop, your reputation, and the […]
Insects and molds can spoil the substrate and lower your yield. The most effective way to deal with this problem is a combination of good hygiene and the right chemicals, […]
Mushroom growing troubleshooting Are your oyster mushroom grow bags fully colonized but still not producing mushrooms? In this guide, we'll cover the most common reasons — from temperature imbalances to […]
Table of Contents Mold on mushroom substrate Green mold on mushroom substrate (trichoderma) Black mold on mycelium Mukor - black hair on an oyster mushroom block Orange mold - Neurospora […]
What is oyster mushroom diseases? Oyster mushroom diseases and defects usually show up as changes in the shape, color, or surface of the caps and stems — making the mushrooms […]
