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With Capital Mushrooms we guarantee our professional mushroom cultivators will provide you with the best mushroom cultivation products available. If you have any questions about our products please use one of the methods on this page to contact us. We enjoy talking with fellow Urban Farmers and we are here to help. For product use instructions, please see product descriptions in the Shop or search our Mushroom Blog for detailed articles for tips and tricks. Join our growing community of Urban Farmers and mushoom cultivators. Contact us today!
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Master’s Mix Substrate
Made with 100% Pure Maple & Farm Fresh Soy Hulls
FAQs
How long does it take for mushrooms to grow?
For most mushroom species it can take 2-3 weeks for each stage before you will see any mushrooms growing. the time from innoculation to harvest can be as little as two weeks. Mushrooms such as Blue Oysters are easy to grow and produce high yeilds of nutrient rich fast fruiting food.
What amount mushrooms can be harvested?
Factors such as grain spawn, substrate, humidity, and temperature have big impacts on final yields. Substrate:Supplement ratios (Wood:Soy Hulls) range between 9:1 – 2:1 and experimentation is necessary. Strains such as Blue Oyster produce more than 2lbs of mushrooms from a 5lb block of substrate.
Can Mushrooms Help Fight Cancer?
Recently, the medical properties of mushrooms have gained the attention of scientific researchers. Properties that may prevent, slow, or elminate cancer causing cells are present in Lion’s Mane (hericium erinaceus), Red Reishi (ganoderma lucidum), Turkey Tail (trametes versicolor), Shiitake (lentinus edodes), Oyster (pleurotus ostreatus), and more.
Can I grow mushrooms indoors?
Absolutely! In fact we recommend it. Why? There are two main reasons why we provide information and supplies for “wood loving” mushroom species: 1. Wood loving mushrooms possess the most beneficial compounds, offer many essential nutrients, and taste delicious. 2. Our substrate is clean and simple. We use trees and soy hulls to produce our wood loving mushrooms.
What species of mushrooms have the most medicinal qualities?
The exact science behind the medicinal qualities of some mushrooms has not been proven in laboratory studies. However, some mushrooms possess potent healing powers such as Turkey Tail, Lion’s Mane, Red Rieshi, and Shiitake. For centuries, many ancient cultures have been harnessing the medicinal benefits of mushrooms.
How much investment is needed to grow mushrooms?
The short answer, it depends. If you are looking to grow mushrooms for your family or as a hobby the cost can be very low. Costs could rise quickly if you are planning on setting up additional production capacity. Investing proper equipment and materials will help you produce consistently high quality mushrooms with no extra effort.