Tag: cultivation
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Phenotypes in Mushrooms
1. What Are Phenotypes in Mushrooms? Phenotypes in mushrooms refer to the observable characteristics such as size, shape, color, and texture that arise from the interaction between an organism’s genetic code and its environment. These traits are influenced by both hereditary factors (genotype) and environmental conditions like substrate, humidity, and temperature. Understanding phenotypic variation can…
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Lions Mane – First grow
For this grow, I decided to try my hand at cultivating lion’s mane mushrooms from liquid culture with my DIY substrate and grain equipment. The rundown Lion’s mane is what we consider a “gourmet” mushroom—a species we cultivate primarily for the joy of eating and enjoying it as sustenance. There are hundreds of edible and…