Beginner Mushroom Farming: What No One Tells You
Before You Start Mushroom Farming: What You Need to Keep in Mind If you’ve ever thought about mushroom farming — especially oyster mushrooms — I can tell you one thing from experience: it’s exciting, but it’s not something you jump into blindly. There’s a lot happening behind the scenes that many people don’t talk about. When I decided to start my own mushroom journey, I committed to learning everything I could. It took me six full months of research, studying, watching videos, asking questions, and planning before I even made my first batch of substrate. And honestly, I’m glad I took that time. Here are the most important things I believe every beginner should consider: 1. Do Your Research Thoroughly (Seriously — don’t skip this) Before anything else, learn as much as you can about mushrooms, especially the type you want to grow. Mushroom farming has so many steps — spawning, pasteurizing, incubating, fruiting and every stage needs specific conditions. Have people you can reach o...