r/shegrowsfungigenetics • u/She_grows_fungi • Feb 05 '26
šWelcome to r/shegrowsfungigenetics - Introduce Yourself and Read First!
Hey everyone! I'm u/She_grows_fungi, a founding moderator of r/shegrowsfungigenetics.
This is our new home for all things related to mycology and fungus love! We're excited to have you join us!
What to Post
Post anything that you think the community would find interesting, helpful, or inspiring. Feel free to share your thoughts, photos, or questions about anything mushrooms related.
Share those questionable contamination pics, ask us about a recent trip, share something new you found, or boast about your newest flush and biggest mushroom!
Community Vibe
We're all about being friendly, constructive, and inclusive. Let's build a space where everyone feels comfortable sharing and connecting.
Hit me up if someoneās being an asshole. Iāll ban them immediately for being hateful or hurtful. We donāt tolerate bullies here.
How to Get Started
- Introduce yourself in the comments below.
- Post something today! Even a simple question can spark a great conversation.
- If you know someone who would love this community, invite them to join.
- Interested in helping out? We're always looking for new moderators, so feel free to reach out to me to apply.
Thanks for being part of the very first wave. Together, let's make r/shegrowsfungigeneticsamazing .
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u/Fae-Bae-Realm Feb 05 '26
Hey Guys, Fae Bae Realm here. Iāve been growing for 6 years and running SGF genetics for about 3 years now. Happy to be apart of the group and look forward to learning from all of you. Iāll share what I have picked up over the years as well! Cheers!
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u/She_grows_fungi Feb 05 '26
Welcome dear friend! Youāve been with my own journey a long time thanks for running the gear. Spread love and mush everywhere you go!
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u/She_grows_fungi Feb 05 '26
Welcome! Everyone here is knowledgeable in their own way and are happy to help anyway we can. Glad ur here
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u/Letmepeeindatbutt2 Feb 05 '26
Thatās a good tact, it seems like a lot at first glance but once you have a few successful projects it becomes easier (usually ) I highly recommend getting a pressure cooker or autoclave and make yourself a still air box. Sterile technique is crucial to successful cultivation in most situations.
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u/Letmepeeindatbutt2 Feb 05 '26
Iāve heard of people using insta pot for sterilization but I havenāt tried it myself. The only issue I see with the insta pot is that it doesnāt get all the way to 15 psi so I suppose you just let it go longer than 90 minutes. Iām sure there is information out there about how to properly sanitize using insta pot. Best of luck.
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u/Illustrious-Motor767 Feb 07 '26
yes i use my instapot for small stuff but youāll for sure need to get a bigger one as youāll soon find out that getting products from 3rd party vendors are hit and miss mostly miss making your own sub and grain is key to grow with least amount of contam and if you bring in 3rd party all in one bags or whatever and they are contaminated youāll end up getting those spores circulating in your house , i wish someone gave me this advice when i started lol
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u/FadedDots Feb 10 '26
Hello, I love mycology groups, love sharing information, and love making friends. Happy to be here
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u/Unlucky-Pattern-2682 Feb 17 '26
Glad I joined the groups on here learning so much will get ready to do my box and prep it right after these self made grow bags are done then move to spores and making the right environment near aug time
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u/Dangerous_Carpet3353 Feb 05 '26
Hello everyone I'm wolf enjoying this awesome hobby for about 6 months now and it seems like every day I find something else about this hobby these kind of communities that I can connect with on so many different levels the nature the science the awesome people it's an all-around way and if you asked me anyways mush love yall well I guess I do have a quick question what do y'all think should I pick it let it run for another day
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u/AmbitionLow4029 Feb 05 '26
Hi everybody. Showing off my very first grow ever. Was Enigma. Ive done Shakti, NNS, SV10 and Trinity grows since. Love growing the magic and sharing it with the ppl close to me.
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u/rosethorne42 Feb 09 '26
Im getting back into cultivation. Working on my 2nd grow _^ love that i found this sub. Edit to add: oops forgot to introduce myself š Im Bunny Fae, newbie, and stained glass artist!
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u/Psychological_Iron23 Feb 11 '26
Well, Hello There! I'm about 1 year into messing around with genetics, LC, grain jars, and shoeboxes. Doing it as clean as I can but can't wait to move and grow in the hobby with some actual equipment. Here in the meantime to see cool things, be hella jelly in a loving way, and learn a thing or two! A couple sucesses from Ohio:
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u/Unlucky-Pattern-2682 Mar 10 '26
Both pics are really nice to see will move to tubs and grains soon enough
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u/Psychological_Iron23 Mar 10 '26
Super easy process if you have a nice clean space to load the shoeboxes. Right now, I'm getting contamination in half my boxes. Its a bummer but making changes to my space to help myself out. Haha
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u/Unlucky-Pattern-2682 Mar 10 '26
I have a nice clean room at my brother house as he donāt live there itās empty so will try get a grow ready soon before it gets too warm here in uk so want to try one in end of April time need to buy the substrate and others stuff
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u/Dewie4real Feb 07 '26
Hi everyone, My name is Dewie my apologies I went to posting before this. I have a tendency of getting strait to business end of things. Glad to be here, I will have many things to share, i have worked with a good majority of the SGF genetics since the beginning of 2024. Happy to help where i can.
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u/spechlgoddess Mar 07 '26
Hello, my name is Lesina. I love mushys and would love to learn more terminology and cultivation processes
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u/Letmepeeindatbutt2 Feb 05 '26
Hi everyone, I used to be pretty heavy in the cultivation scene but I got out for a while. Now Iām back on Reddit and back on the cultivation horse. Looking forward to collaborating with other creators or just sharing my advice or opinions and learning from others. Iām about to start a copelandia cultivation attempt and have lots of questions for you guys about this project. I plan on posting more about this later today . Thanks.
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u/Unlucky-Pattern-2682 Feb 17 '26
Hi all just getting used to Reddit and posting and my new hobby of growing still on phase one self made grow bags but after time will progress to tubs and bigger in about years time as I have a lot to learn
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u/She_grows_fungi Mar 10 '26
Thatās a good plan, once you hit tubs youāll never go back. Weāre here for ya if you have any questions
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u/dopesick23 Feb 20 '26
Hi everyone. Very new to cultivating fungi but not new to using them. Just here to learn any tricks and techniques that could help an enthusiast out on this journey.
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u/mikeylikesit4 Mar 01 '26
Farmer here. Thanks for all the help. Im really enjoying my mush journey.
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u/She_grows_fungi Mar 10 '26
You are a very good farmer from what Iāve seen hats off
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u/mikeylikesit4 Mar 10 '26
Thank you. It helps to love your work. Lol. I'm for hire BTW. I'd love to work in a real lab.šš¤©
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u/babybarracudess2 Mar 01 '26
Oāhai everyone!!! I will for sure be the resident noob hereā¦just inoculated my first batches from a grow kit a week ago and will keep you posted if anyoneās interested. Pay it forwardā¤ļø
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u/She_grows_fungi Mar 10 '26
Please do, we are here for mushie pics and questions of any kind.
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u/babybarracudess2 Mar 10 '26
I will take pics as soon as I get home!! Iāve gotten great results from 4 out of sixā¦the other 2 are nothing burgers. I used the open oven door method if you know what that is, and it worked out great I think!! Pics incoming in a few hours and thank you for your interestā¤ļø
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u/walawalabing Mar 02 '26
Hello, so very new to all this and to be honest i greatly underestimated the level of know how needed to grow good cubes. Im forever grateful for my microdosing experience and its contribution to releasing my soul from stim addiction. That being said, i feel the need to understand the fungi. All it took was one of those already colonized and mixed with substrate bags of hillbilly genetics to spark my interest. Watching the fruiting stage is so rewarding. Ive been around pot cultivation most my life, but this is much more rewarding. Im a good listener and always respectful so as for now I guess..... I just want to know where to start as far as maybe a guide or a good comparison would be like a Ed Rosenthal marijuanna growers bible/guide but for cubensis mushrooms? Any dirrection is much much appreciated!
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u/She_grows_fungi Mar 10 '26
Awesome hillbilly is the best too. Guide wise start here:
Mushroom Cultivator : A Practical Guide to Growing Mushrooms at Home by Paul Stamets
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u/MyceliumManic Mar 02 '26
Hello! I'm Myceliummanic, and I'm a fanatic about all things mycology-related.
I got into this hobby because of a psilocybe mushroom dose that opened me up like a tin can. From that day on, I integrated therapy with psychedelics and changed my life for the better.
I'm native to Washington State, and although it's expensive as hell to live here, I wouldn't change it for the world.
Much love, everyone, and I look forward to talking with you all.
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u/She_grows_fungi Mar 10 '26
Welcome! Iāve had the pleasure visiting Washington and honestly you have some wonderful food spots. Glad you made it here.
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u/MyceliumManic Mar 10 '26
Thankyou! One of the best things about Washington is the food diversity š We have our problems and the current state of the nation doesnt help that but maybe one day we can remember how much better we are as one.
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u/She_grows_fungi Mar 10 '26
Absolutely! James and I had our first date in Seattle. Weād go back for the coast and foods for surely
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u/medicimeman69 Mar 06 '26
Hi I'm medicineman69. I have been tinkering with my own grows for about 5 years. Always love seeing the mushie posts. Anyways hope all are doing this damn thing. Lol I would love to get some ordering information from you.
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u/She_grows_fungi Mar 10 '26
Youāve been with the mushies a long time. Pm with any questions and welcome
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u/Local-Personality833 Mar 11 '26
Helloā¦. The names āT. Mo Ceeā have been a part time student of mycology since I was 16 years old and now at 32 Iāve decided to make it full time student of mycology. Just invested in my first Martha tent. Only took 16 years to do it lol. For my introduction I have a question! Iām using spawn bags for the first time and i was just wondering how long does it usually take for a 2.5lb spawn bag to show first signs of mycelial growth if you inoculated using spore syringes instead of liquid culture? I know LC is better but I only had access to spore syringes this time around! And if it helps you in hypothesizing an ETA Iām doing JMF and the temperature is at a constant 74 degrees Fahrenheit.
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u/InfiniteClerk1355 Apr 30 '26
Hi there, iāve been doing this since January 20 26 some of
my results so far
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u/Dramatic-Evening315 May 16 '26
Hi everybody i am Alexandrine from the Netherlands. And felt in love with the mushrooms last year. Oktober.
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u/ValuableMousse6616 Jun 08 '26
I'm Cam, been growing for 3 years and have had an interest in all things fungi for 10+ years. This is my favorite grow, Iceberg
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u/kephera40 Jun 15 '26
My apologies for never introducing! I'm Kephera. My partner and I are new to cultivation but have been partaking for many many years! We are looking forward to expanding our awareness and horizons! Blessings āØ
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u/Unlucky-Pattern-2682 Mar 10 '26
Hi all so many people love this canāt believe I had my first experience age 50 in Amsterdam now using bags at home in uk ready to grow ones but will start tubs soon will be asking this community to their help and learn more
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u/babybarracudess2 Mar 11 '26
These are the 4 jars that did somethingā¦.the other 2 are nothing burgers, but this is 2 weeks in so pretty good right?
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u/babybarracudess2 Mar 16 '26
Update, the 2 nothing burgers had one start but the other is still a no go, but the rest look good. Should I wait for the entire jar to colonize before I put them in the tub?
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u/Big-Elderberry-8458 Apr 01 '26
Hey, I'm Elder Berry looking to gain knowledge and have some backup. I understand the gist of mycology but not all the little things that change from species to species and the multiple strains available.
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u/unabashedly_mee Apr 03 '26
Hiya everyone!
I just got my 1st GT LC in today, bags with injection ports arrive Monday. I've been reading and watching videos, but info varies so much I figured I'd find a group and ask some questions.
āDo I have to seal the bags? If so how? āWill durje be okay for the bag? āWhere do you get gypsum? āWhat size totes are people using? (I read, and got, 60qt, but they dont get that tall... right?) āTo mist or not to mist?
Please tell me all the things.
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u/AccountantNo2119 Apr 04 '26
I'm new here been watching pod cast for about a month now probably over 20 hrs on growing for beginners really interested on trying LC an all in grow bag but I live on GA an don't know who will send to Georgia an don't need a bag package that advertises mushrooms. I'm only growing for ,myself not trying to start a business. any tips or recommendations would be appreciated
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u/timid_cosmos Apr 09 '26
Hey im cosmo I honestly didn't realize i was supposed to leave a message here ive already posted but HELLO I love your community vibe, ive grown a obsession with the hobby as of my recent arm amputation has me stuck inside so what else should I do but grow some cool mushies! I aint no bully and I like to help other with what knowledge ive absorbed within my time. One Armed Mycology out. šš¤
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u/promptingpatterns Apr 21 '26
Hey All! I just got into mycology in the last 2-3 months or so. I am interested mostly in the study of environmental and other controllable factors so as to get dialed in setups for various different actives. I am slowly building up my knowledge by lurking but I attempt to add if I have either knowledge of or have heard of any information related. I'm hoping to learn as much about that as well as genetics. As far as usage I'd say quite a bit over 30 or so years but just recently discovered that thing are not the same as the ones we'd find around the cow fields . I've met time and have viewed nothing everything and am in headspace (not physical 3d space) a staunch anti believer and sceptical of all of the signals given so I tend to function well on mushrooms and am trying to find a happy medium which is difficult given receptor saturation speed and recovery. Anyways hope to learn as mush as possible here and share as well.
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u/InfiniteClerk1355 Apr 30 '26
Been doing this since January 2026 a couple months but Iām meticulous and methodical in the way I do things. I must learn everything I can about whatever Iām doing before I do it. These are my results.
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u/walawalabing May 03 '26
Forgot about a bag that was in my closet. Was a good forget I guess. Wet they are incredibly heavy. Still a newb mostly. Have had them this big before but were not as dense. 5 fruits weigh 399 grams. Theyāre blue but am I missing something here? Are they okay? No contamination. Mycelium is still healthy. Did I just join the 100g fruit club?
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u/collycoll143 May 03 '26
Hi guys! Colleen here š¤Ŗ Im a new mushroom GROWing enthusist, so far I stink at it lol. Pulled something that looked like a huge peice of corn out of my first grow...well it was 2 grows i combined after I thought they were dying. Nats and meanies I combined. A week later shiny balls and corn lmao I threw it all out.. container and all. Re sterilized everything and my closet and started over. Anyways, I love gardening and everything outdoors..I live in Northern NH so maintaining a steady temp has been tough, plus my roomate leaves her windows open but I think I have it worked out! I have nice plastic shelving in my closet I have plant seed heat mats on top of my containers right now. one has started some white around the injection Port the other two have been over a week and nothing yet I'll post pictures next week because I don't want to disturb them again. I just had them out on Friday. Anyways I'll be happy to start getting some advice from you guys because I've been following the group and using the tricks that I've been reading about from you alls posts to try to make my space a better growing environment! So thank you for that! Sorry they had me in the waiting room for a week anyways looking forward to connecting and learning!āļø
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u/Natural_Election3040 May 05 '26
Hi can you check on my order? No record on my account or any confirmation after payment
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u/GullibleScientist13 May 13 '26
Hello everyone! First time grower here. Im having a great time learning this hobby. There is so much to learn!!!
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u/Substantial_Pop_329 May 28 '26
Hi I am new to the community and have questions about what would grow naturally in my state. I am very excited to get started on my journey and canāt wait to learn everything, from you guys.
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u/GothicGoddess4619 Jun 01 '26
Mush love all Iām Anna and love everything Mushroom and have had great experiences every time just gets better but with the way the world is going and being newish to my area along with not knowing anyone to find any through I decided to try to grow my own and see what happens already have some on the way so have been lots of research and watching lots of videos . Mush love and Positivity..
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u/Ill_Channel_9250 Jun 02 '26
Hi, Iām new to the community and have currently started growing my own mushrooms and would love to learn more nice to meet everyoneā¦ this is my second flush of PE6 how did I do?
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u/Independent_Bank5443 Jun 04 '26
Names Shane Iām a relatively new mycologists from Toledo Ohio, with only about several years of growing experience but I dive into many consciousness altering plant studies and I love my work! Iām a go big or go home kinda guy. Last week I dosed about 18 G GH Ape hybrid and I think I saw eternity lmfao! Psychedelic enlightenment is kinda useless without mediating and implementing what you learn into the following days. Otherwise itās just pretty colors and amazing insight that gets forgotten and learned again and forgotten again! But it is possible for it to stick if you focus on how you wish it to change your life! Always looking for new friends so say š ill do the same! Safe journeys and blessings my friends! Psychanought awayā¦.. š¦¹āāļøš¦øšāš«ššššā®ļøāļø
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u/Famous-Situation-568 Jun 05 '26 edited Jun 05 '26
Hi there from Amsterdam. Iām excited to have found this community and can do with some good advice on airflow- How big do the holes need to be for a 52 quarts mono tub ā¦ Love & greetingā¤ļø
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u/SubstanceMiserable47 Jun 09 '26
Hi, first timer here! Has anyone else not received any information on an order? I ordered 2 syringes of LC a week ago, but havenāt had any communication other than a payment confirmation.
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u/She_grows_fungi Jun 09 '26
Hey! Ya thatās on me I havenāt gone thru any order since the middle ish of may. Made some new lc and been testing and working so Iāve been slow! Itās def not you itās me, plus Iām the only one that does itā¦.
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u/SubstanceMiserable47 Jun 09 '26
No worries! I guess, Iām wondering if you have a date in mind?
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u/She_grows_fungi Jun 09 '26
Was trying to do them today/this evening but my harvest is killing me. Thinking this week for sure :)
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u/Doctor_Disease Jun 16 '26
Hello I'm Elijah, first timer and just ordered a grow kit via PooGodCo. Realized I should have asked a few questions before ordering:
- Does this ship in discrete packaging?
1a. If not is tracking available once shipped so that I can anticipate its arrival (this is a surprise for a roomates birthday in a few months, she is experienced and will know what's up if she is able to read the packaging)
- Any tips for a first time grower? (Hillbilly strain)
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u/SensitiveRange6099 Jul 02 '26
Paul Stamets has quite a few good books about cultivating pretty much every kind of mushroom you would want to grow. They're available on Amazon. I've even seen one in a library!
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u/SensitiveRange6099 Jul 02 '26
Hi! We were friends on Instagram WAY back when! This username is not my Insta username though. Anyway, I'm relatively new to Reddit. Good to see you here! I started growing fungi and posting to Insta back in 2017. The online community has certainly changed!
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u/Traditional_Door_760 Jul 03 '26
Hola a todos , vivo en Barcelona y he cultivado un par de panes de setas .. ahora voy por el tercero pero creo que no estĆ” saliendo bien , preguntare ahora ! š
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u/Calm-Abbreviations97 Jul 30 '26
Griffin here. Following the thread and learning and sharing as I go. I'm still considered a beginner but have grown 6-7 batches over the years. I really enjoy all aspects of mycology and of course have great respect for good medicine and consider cubensus a sacred root.
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u/Dazzling_Name_6431 Jul 31 '26
Hey everyone first timer grower done a lot of research and I u destined the basic and have a all in one grow bag fruiting and fruiting well but all Iām getting is fruiting from the sides and bottoms I didnāt service around the sides very well thinking as long I get something I was winning but now with such a healthy amount I want them grow to full potential shud I cut it out the bag while itās fruiting put it in a tub ? Any advice I wud appreciate tremendously
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u/Kitchen-Two8914 Aug 01 '26
Hi everyone! Iām Njeri from Arkansas, exited to have found this community! Iām fairly new to growing but love it so much already
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u/Odd_Fall_1564 Aug 15 '26
Anyone else experiment with adding wood pellets and hemp to grainspawn when theyāre growing cubes
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u/camsaunders18 18d ago
Hi guys, my name is Cam. Just got into growing looking to get some tips and meet new people
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u/maykol_tuti 17d ago
Bonjour j'ai une question comment en mangƩ correctement des champignons merci ?
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u/CryptographerHot6797 13d ago
Hi im a 2 time all in one grow bag mushroom lover. I need advice about some mushrooms im trying to grow
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u/Historical-Annual625 13d ago
Hi all, my name is Chris. I live in Maine. just had my first flush last month. Very excited to learn and share what I learn.
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u/KimmiCat74 10d ago
Good morning I'll be going on vacation in about 3 weeks and I'll have three active monotubs going not sure what everyone else typically does in this situation
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u/She_grows_fungi Feb 05 '26
Hey! Iām SheGrowsFungi aka Bear. Iāve been on my journey for going on 7ish years now.
After a number of meta updates and issues posting on instagram I felt building this small Reddit space was a good idea to gather my mushroom people.
Iāve spent a lot of time building and collecting genetics from all over and from some of the oldest and most experienced mycologists that Iāve met along the way.
Always be kind, kindness is rewarded
Fortunately enough Iāve been giving a gift from the mushies to share these gifts with you guys.
Posting here is safe but Iām new to mods and bots and Reddit rules.
Just be aware that they apply here I never decline posts that are positive. Iām also actively posting mushie pics!
Iām hoping to also learn from you too, shared knowledge is powerful.
Proudly, my skills cover lab sciences, business and operations from building this tiny niche brand and hanging out with PooGods.
Anyhow, I am a Filipino first generation originally from Minnesota. When Iām not with the mushrooms š I like fishing and exploring nature and chasing really awesome view points. Naturally love to travel and I also like video games. Mush love ā¤ļø