Cobweb Mold vs Mycelium — How to Tell the Difference (With Photos)
That fluffy white growth in your substrate is probably NOT cobweb mold. Learn exactly how to tell cobweb mold from mycelium — with pictures — and what to do either way.
Reishi Mushroom: Everything You Need to Know
Quick answer: Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum and related species) is a hard, woody medicinal mushroom prized in Chinese medicine for over 2,000 years and nicknamed the Mushroom of Immortality. It is packed with polysaccharides and triterpenes, traditionally used to support immunity, calm, and longevity. This guide covers Reishi’s history, its medicinal compounds and benefits, how to […]
Lion’s Mane Mushroom — Benefits, Foraging, Growing & Cooking Guide
Learn the health benefits of lion’s mane mushroom, how to forage it in the wild, grow it at home, and cook it. Complete guide from Fungi Academy, backed by peer-reviewed research.
Top Online Mycology Courses 2026 — Learn Mushroom Cultivation from Experts
Discover the best online mycology courses of 2026. Compare programs for mushroom cultivation, identification, and foraging — including Fungi Academy’s self-paced course with 70+ video lessons.
Grow Magic Mushrooms at Home with the Hoodie Tek
Quick answer: The Hoodie Tek is a simple, low-maintenance fruiting method for growing mushrooms at home. You mix colonized grain spawn into a substrate grow bag, let it colonize, add rubber bands near the top, cut a slit to fruit, and harvest. After each flush you tuck the bag’s cut top back in like a […]
5 Simple & Cheap Ways to Grow Mushrooms at Home
Quick answer: You do not need fancy gear or a big budget to grow mushrooms at home. This guide walks through five simple and affordable methods, ranked from easiest to most involved: outdoor hardwood logs, a grow kit with a plastic bag, a shotgun fruiting chamber, a monotub, and a greenhouse-style Martha chamber. Pick the […]
How Mushrooms Grow: A Day in the Life of Fungi
Quick answer: Mushrooms grow through a life cycle that begins with a single spore, which germinates into thread-like hyphae. When two compatible hyphae meet, they fuse and form mycelium, a vast network that feeds on substrate like dung, grain, or coffee grounds. Once established, the mycelium fruits into mushrooms, which release new spores to start […]
10 Reasons Why Oyster Mushrooms Are Our Greatest Fungal Ally
Quick answer: Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus sp.) are arguably the most useful fungi for humans. They grow almost anywhere on cheap waste like straw, coffee grounds, and corn cobs, making them ideal for beginners. Beyond being nutritious and delicious, they clean polluted soil and water, regenerate soil, provide food security, and can even be turned into […]
The 7 Best Mushrooms To Grow At Home
Quick answer: The best mushrooms to grow at home depend on your goal. For sacred mushrooms, Golden Teacher (Psilocybe cubensis) and Wavy Caps are the most beginner-friendly. For medicine, Reishi, Lion’s Mane, and Shiitake are top picks. For the kitchen, Oyster and Wine Cap mushrooms grow fast on cheap substrate. Oyster mushrooms are the single […]
The Life Lessons Mushrooms Can Teach You
Though magic mushroom experiences can offer great lessons, it’s not the only life lessons mushrooms provide. Let us explain. Some of you are probably curious and contemplating whether mushroom cultivation is worth the time and energy. Maybe you’ve even watched a couple of YouTube videos, scrolled around on Shroomery and decided mushroom cultivation is best […]
