Mushrooms are delicious, nutritious, and surprisingly easy to grow!
Mushroom cultivation can be done in various environments and is a fantastic way to add a versatile ingredient to your meals. When you choose to grow your own food, you gain a new sense of appreciation for your health and the food you eat.
Growing mushrooms and vegetables alike was not only a necessity of our ancestors but also a tradition that brought us health and connection to nature.
These transitions and knowledge of growing food has dwindled in our recent human past but thankfully this knowledge is not lost. This knowledge and the care to grow your own food or know your grower is beginning to come back, more and more people today are questioning where their food comes from, its quality, and its environmental impact—and for good reason!
As the wise Virgil once said, “The greatest wealth is health.”
Delicious? Yes, please!
Mushrooms are a versatile addition to many meals. They can be used in a wide variety of dishes and different cuisines. There is, of course, the classic creamy risotto and herbaceous pasta recipes. Then there are the endless Asian dishes that incorporate mushrooms, which have been a longstanding staple in their diet for centuries.
Looking to get creative? You can even make vegan steaks using mushrooms! When you grow mushrooms at home, you’ll always have fresh ingredients for all your favorite dishes.
Nutritious? Absolutely!
Growing mushrooms is a way to add a wide variety of vitamins and minerals to your plate! Let’s take a quick look at some of the main vitamins and minerals found in mushrooms. Of course, not every mushroom is alike, and the amount of these vitamins and minerals will vary from mushroom to mushroom. So, let’s take a look at Oyster mushrooms, as they are also the easiest mushrooms to start with when learning to grow mushrooms at home!
Oyster Mushrooms: Rich in vitamins B3, B5, B6, D, and A. They are also high in phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, salt, iron, and zinc. These are all essential minerals that we are often missing in other parts of our diet, especially if you are vegan or vegetarian, growing mushrooms can help fill nutritional gaps commonly found in plant-based diets all while choosing a climate friendly option.
Mushroom growing is easy!
Like everything in life, growing mushrooms also comes with a learning curve. Even experienced mushroom growers sometimes deal with contamination or substrates that just don’t work. That’s part of working with living organisms.
But don’t let that discourage you! Once you get the hang of it, growing mushrooms is incredibly fun. Mushrooms grow on a completely different time scale than plants. For example, an Oyster mushroom can double the size of its fruiting body in just 24 hours—impressive, right?
Growing mushrooms is also extremely versatile: you can cultivate mushrooms in various environments and on a wide range of materials. If you want to learn more about growing mushrooms, check out our courses and mushroom growing kits.
Fresh and Vital!
Mushrooms are best when consumed fresh! The quality of food available in supermarkets simply can’t compare to the freshness and vitality of homegrown produce. The nutritional value of a freshly harvested mushroom or vegetable is far greater than what you can typically buy in stores.
If you’re looking for the freshest, most nutrient-dense food possible, try one of our grow kits! You’ll discover how fun and easy it is to grow your own mushrooms at home.
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