September is National Mushroom Month!

National Mushroom Month

Happy September Everyone! September is National Mushroom Month! Throughout the month of September we are planning to introduce some new products, share some fun facts and folklore, and cook up some fabulous recipes. We also want to hear from you! Always excited to hear how our products are being used and what our customers are […]

If you purchased an item via Social Media

If you purchased any products via direct message on ANY social media site, you DID NOT purchase from Myco Supply. Myco Supply does not, and never has sold any live cultures, spore syringes, spore prints, or any other live growing material. In addition, we do not process any orders via Facebook, Instagram, or any other social media-based […]

Fun Fungal Folklore

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For those of us in the know, the world of mushrooms is a fun and fascinating place. This, however, was not always so. Superstition and mystery has always surrounded the subject of fungi. Today, let’s look at some fun fungal folklore of days gone by… Shakespeare In 1611 Shakespeare wrote of the unnerving way of […]

Fun Fungal Jargon every Amateur Mycologist should know

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Fancy yourself a mycologist, a mycophile, or just a mycophagists? Whether you grow, study, collect, or simply consume, it is important to have a solid grip on the vernacular associated with the great wide mushroom kingdom. So, let’s look at some of the fun and interesting terms you might want to know. Fungus “A fungus […]

Fun Facts about Fungi and the world of Mushrooms

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As most folks look towards the sunny warmth and rainy days or spring and summer we start to long for all things green and growing. Whether you are an avid gardener or walker of the woods, chances are most of us are just itching for the touch and smell of warm, moist earth, new growth […]

Face Masks with Filters–Social Distancing Series, Part 4

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This week, we are going to take a break from our regularly scheduled social distancing post to talk about face masks. As many of you know surgical masks, N95 masks, respirator masks, dust masks and the like are in short supply and high demand these days thanks to the COVID-19 crisis. In additions, most places […]

Social Distancing Series-How to prepare your substrate

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Welcome back for the second installment of our #SocialDistancing Series in response to Covid-19. This week’s Social Distancing lesson is going to be about sterilizing substrates. A crucial step in growing a successful crop, sterilizing and preparing your substrate is the very first step in getting growing. Step 1: Choose your substrate As stated in […]

Social Distancing Series-Building a Mushroom Grow Kit

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In light of the current Covid-19 pandemic, Myco Supply wanted to encourage a new generation of potential mushroom growers to become a bit more self-reliant during social distancing by mastering the basics of home mushroom growing. In this first post we are going to review what the average home grower would need to build their […]