Get Started Growing Your Own Mushrooms Part 1

Get inspired to grow mushrooms for food and medicine in this two part interview with mycologist Jessica Wolf, co-founder of Grow Mushrooms Canada. The "Herbal Jeti", Yarrow Willard, visits her mushroom farm in Sayward BC, and the two delve into easy and inexpensive techniques that will have you growing mushrooms in no time. Visit www.growmushroomscanada.ca for more!

[@Howwerelivingfishing]

Just placed my first order yesterday. Can’t wait to get started.

[@GrowMushroomsCanada]

We can't wait either, let us know how it goes!

[@jonnyswindells2842]

I've just moved to Canada and explored some old growth and was facinated by the mushrooms. I'll definitely be buying a kit. Thanks for the videos

[@GrowMushroomsCanada]

Wonderful to explore old growth forests! Mushrooms are indeed fascinating and captivating. Check out our resource pages to learn more about mushroom growing and reach out if you need any help. www.growmushroomscanada.ca

[@GrowMushroomsCanada]

Welcome to Canada. The ancient forests are gorgeous, and so many scenic landscapes to wander in search of mushrooms :)

[@SH-jy6lc]

Oh yah, with the groceries prices in canada we gotta grow food ourselves. I started gardening last year for the 1st time but vegetables are hard to grow. It depends on the soil a lot. Mushrooms seems easier but i might be mistaken.

[@GrowMushroomsCanada]

Exactly! You should give growing on logs a try for sure! Very economical way to ensure a continuous supply of mushrooms for years. Don't forget as well that you can dry your mushrooms so you have them all year long. Happy growing!

[@spacedout_bae]

My wife n I just started growing turkey tail and lions mane! Very excited! Gonna watch more mushroom vids 😂😊

[@tomcatmeow69]

Hello Jessica, I'm in southern ontario canada and really thinking about starting up a mushroom farm to do as a pastime in retirement to alleviate boredom. I am intending to make a decent enough size farm to begin selling at farmer markets, and possibly to restaurants. I'm wondering what if any certifications or licensing is needed other than just registering a business . Are there any seeing as it's food related? I've also been following another youtube site called grocycle who are in the UK ... I find this all very fascinating and want to set myself up on a property to do this near Kitchener Waterloo.

[@GrowMushroomsCanada]

Hi Tom. I would check with the local health authority. If selling fresh mushrooms, in my experience there was no special requirements to sell at markets. However if you are making a value-added product like pickled shiitake then there would be some hoops to jump to satisfy their requirements for public safety. Have fun!!

[@kimberleymc7780]

Do i have to boil the water before putting in a spray bottle
And can i use any spray bottle that is brand new ?

[@GrowMushroomsCanada]

hi! No need to biol the water used for misting to create a humid environment for your mushrooms to grow. You may want to let the water sit for a few hours to let any chlorine dissipate as it's toxic to mushrooms.

[@Manydiamonds123]

May I come for a visit?

[@GrowMushroomsCanada]

We hope to offer farm tours and mushroom growing classes and events in the future and would love to have you. Keep your eye on our website and sign up for our newsletter growmushroomscanada.ca/

[@dranwarhossain6682]

I am a Mycologist, I want to communicate with you.