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How to Grow Mushrooms Indoors

December 15, 2011 - GrowOrganic

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Why it’s a good idea to grow mushrooms

Grow mushrooms at home as a fun, family project and for good health! In our latest video Tricia shows how she grows both Blue Oyster and Portabella mushrooms at home. New research is showing the importance of mushrooms as a source of Vitamin D and other nutrients. Mushrooms also have an amazing capacity to clean up toxic sites in the world. But the way mushrooms channel toxic waste makes it especially important to eat only homegrown or organically grown mushrooms. The special, fresh-picked flavor…

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Trip Allen Says:

Dec 16th, 2011 at 10:56 pm

I sure enjoy your videos. Thanks for taking the time to educate me and others about such a variety of home organic growing subjects.

Jan Edgington Says:

Dec 18th, 2011 at 11:44 am

I am interested in the mushroom growing kits. I live in Phoenix, AZ and I don’t think I have room for the kits in the house. Can I do them on my back porch. Thanks for your videos they are very helpful.

Charlotte from Peaceful Valley Says:

May 8th, 2012 at 5:18 pm

Trip, Thanks for your kind words!

Charlotte from Peaceful Valley Says:

May 8th, 2012 at 5:23 pm

Jan, The kits come with instructions for using them outdoors. If you use the kits outdoors watch to be sure you are growing only the mushrooms labeled by the kit, and that wild mushrooms (which might be toxic) do not show up as well. Mushrooms that grow well in warm temperatures are shiitake (up to 80F), Espresso Oyster (up to 75F).

Ryan Lyons Says:

Nov 5th, 2012 at 4:51 pm

Everyone should be aware - beware - that growing oyster mushrooms indoors is actually hazourdous to your health. The spores are known to cause lung issues such as asthma. There may be safe ways to do it - like in your garage with a good HEPA filter to clear the air of spores.