Urban farmers all over the world are quickly switching their focus to one of the easiest and most healthy foods to produce, mushrooms. Growing mushrooms is deliciously easy, incredibly healthy, requires very little space, and practically physical no effort. Growing mushrooms is a wise and economical addition to any new or existing urban farm. We supply everything you need to grow healthy mushrooms year-round. Our substrates are made with raw materials harvested from farms and forests in Ontario, Canada. Our products are designed for indoor commercial mushroom cultivation and consistently huge harvests.

Research, Record, and Review

Whether you are a veteran cultivator or still in the planning phase, we have everything that you will need from start to finish. Starting to grow a new mushroom species always comes with a learning phase. Plan to make a few mistakes during the experiment phase, record all of your results, and review your notes. It may take a little research and adjustments to create the perfect environment for your mushrooms to grow. Keep it interesting by growing and comparing mushrooms species that you enjoy cooking and eating on a regular basis. You will be producing consistently amazing mushrooms once you have fine tuned the variables such as space, humidity, light, ventilation, temperature, substrate type, supplement ratios, moisture levels, and timing. Start with a species that is easy to grow and consistently produces huge clusters of mushrooms, such as Blue Oyster. Gradually add new species to your library of mushrooms and keep growing all year long. Mushroom cultivation can provide big farm results without the big farm expense or hassle.

Health Benefits

Mushrooms elevate the flavor of just about any recipe adding a complexity that is both delicious and healthy. Some mushroom species contain an unusually high number of health benefits. The health benefits of mushrooms are now the focus of recent studies by Western scientists. Mushrooms are being rediscovered for the naturally derived health benefits and medicinal properties. When mushrooms are grown using UV light they will contain high amounts of antioxidants, minerals, vitamins, amino acids, and cancer fighting compounds. Mushrooms are packed with health benefits and one of the most complex and beneficial foods known to humans.

Plan to Succeed

When planning to add mushrooms to your urban farm, choose a space that is separate from your everyday living area. Once you have the dedicated space you can start to take advantage of the easy of scaling up mushroom production. Whether you have a small operation or a full time urban farm the right equipment and a little know-how will make it easy to produce many species of mushrooms. Soon you will be growing enough mushrooms to feed a neighborhood or supply farmer’s market or restaurant. This will not lead most people to try and grow all their food and stop buying groceries. But this is by all means a movement towards a healthier lifestyle and food evolution.

Food (R)Evolution

This Food (R)Evolution is intended to share mushroom cultivation knowledge and tips. We want to help individuals grow plenty food for their families and have food to share with friends. Together we can help strengthen our community based food chains. Join our growing community and enjoy the journey towards a healthy lifestyle and a more sustainable future.