Post AX4M35BfDAukRlUYca by Jennifer_Pinkley@zirk.us
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 (DIR) Post #AX4M35BfDAukRlUYca by Jennifer_Pinkley@zirk.us
       2023-06-25T13:26:41Z
       
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       Does anyone in the southern US or a similar climate grow oyster mushrooms? I bought some at a farmers market the other day from a guy who grows them in a greenhouse. They're delicious but expensive. I would like to try growing some, am going to research it. #Gardening #FoodGardeners #Mushrooms
       
 (DIR) Post #AX4M35zIEec4vgiByi by trouble@mastodon.social
       2023-06-25T13:38:44Z
       
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       @Jennifer_Pinkley I grew them in the southeast, Appalachian region. This was once upon a time, but they grew well on straw. I had one of those starter kits from online. You do have to keep an eye for contaminants bc the area is so humid though
       
 (DIR) Post #AX4M36nHEoazQi66t6 by Jennifer_Pinkley@zirk.us
       2023-06-25T14:06:41Z
       
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       @trouble thanks! I have sunny spots and also woods, what would be better? So I got a mushroom kit a few years ago but it was for inside and was just for two batches. Do they keep going outside after getting them started?
       
 (DIR) Post #AX4M75POKXFiI9p1Rw by pdiff1@mastodon.sdf.org
       2023-06-25T15:09:45Z
       
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       @Jennifer_Pinkley @trouble Do a YouTube search on oyster mushroom bed. Basically, layering straw/substrate and spawn and keeping it moist. For that reason, a shaded area is usually best. You can use spent kits as spawn with some success, although some find they aren’t as vigorous as fresh spawn. If you’re going to the trouble of making a bed, might as well invest in some spawn too.
       
 (DIR) Post #AX4M76LWqNkzCT1S4G by billybon3s@noagendasocial.com
       2023-06-25T20:59:03Z
       
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       @pdiff1 @Jennifer_Pinkley @trouble I help grow oysters and hericiums indoors.  Getting a small production setup isn't too terribly involved, and is rather scaliable, both up and down,  Soy and hardwood pellets, water, cleanliness, and patience.  Using the used substraight yields mushrooms, usually, but not always.But when they grow, they grow on their own.  And they usually spike right after a good rain.  But be ready to pick before the next rain or 90* sunny day.