Growing mushrooms

[uomouse]

Hi All,

Is there anyone in Perth who is saavy with growing mushrooms?

I have a family member who is having cancer and there has been great results from taking Yunzhi (Coriolus versicolor) and Ling Zhi supplements.

I am toying with the idea of growing these at home and would like to learn from anyone who has experience in this.

[T.G]

Magic mushrooms arnt in season at the moment mate

[chew]

Find out where they grow naturally and replicate the conditions. A lot of mushies grow well in caves. The farms I have been involved in are very concerned about cleanliness/bacteria growth, a high humidity and cool (< 25 degrees celsius) conditions. For magics, look where Brahma cattle have been introduced

[T.G]

On a more serious note iv seen mushroom kits in bunnings, they pretty much just looked like a cardboard box with mulch in it which contained spores, pretty sure all you had to do was keep it in a dark place and keep it moist, they grow really fast, this won't be what your after as I think they where just common edible mushrooms but if you can get spores of the types you want I can't imagine it being to technical to make a kit up

[agrid]

I won one of those kits, followed the instructions and left it in my pantry for a few weeks. The mushies were delicious, best I've ever had I should keep doing it. A box of mushies next to my home brew seems like a worthwhile use of my pantry.

[Desmo]

You used to be able to buy mushroom grow bags in the UK.
Similar to a bag of potting mix but full of spores, put it in a dark place, cut the bag open and watch them grow.

EDIT: Mushroom Kit

[uomouse]

I found some information over here on growing medicinal and gourmet mushrooms.

If anyone on PSB is experienced or has your own grow, I will be interested in learning from you. Happy to bring a case of your favorite drop for the help.