Growing Mushrooms for Beginners: A Simple Guide to Cultivating Mushrooms at Home

A practical introduction to growing and enjoying mushrooms at home

Cultivating your own mushrooms is simple and satisfying once you’ve mastered a few basics. Growing Mushrooms for Beginners is full of expert advice and step-by-step instructions for growing and utilizing a range of edible and medicinal mushrooms at home, whether you have a sprawling backyard, a tiny balcony, or no outdoor space at all.

Cultivation at a glance Get started with a straightforward guide to the mushroom cultivation process, and explore simple setups that require minimal space and investment. Popular mushroom profiles Discover detailed profiles of novice-friendly mushroom types, including oyster, agaricus, lion’s mane, reishi, and shiitake. Project-specific pointers Find troubleshooting tips for every growing project, plus instructions for freezing, drying, and cooking with your harvest.

Learn how to grow functional fungi with this beginner’s mushroom guide.