3 Day Advanced Mushroom Cultivation

2410 Southeast 10th Avenue,Portland OR 97214

25 February, 2022

Description

Expand mushroom cultivation knowledge & learn new growing techniques in this 3 day course designed for people who already know the basics. TICKET ACCESSIBILITY: for folx who are low income and/or hold marginalized identities use promo code MUSHY for $75 off your ticket price ***N95 or KN95 masks are required to attend this event, if you do not have one, one will be provided for you*** Mushrooms have been growing wild since prehistoric times. Their therapeutic value has been prized in indigenous cultures for thousands of years. They play a critical role in medicinal practice and were noted in some of the first books on herbal medicine written thousands of years ago In the past few decades, mushrooms have become more popular for their therapeutic qualities in the west as a result of an expanding body of scientific research supporting their numerous health benefits. Come and expand your mushroom cultivation knowledge and learn new growing techniques in this 3 day course designed for people who already know the basics. It is perfect for anyone who has attended any of Darren’s previous Shroomshops for Beginners. It has been designed to support previous attendees with their next steps and progression on their mushroom cultivation journeys. Darren will include mushroom theory on this course, plus teaching via a hands on experience covering: 🍄 Making your own spore prints 🍄 Making your own spore syringes 🍄 Making your own mycelium spawn 🍄 Working with grain and wood substrates 🍄 How to increase your yields 🍄 How to make liquid mycelium and spore slurries 🍄 Experimenting with various bulk growing techniques We will also revisit but go deeper with some of the basics of mushroom cultivation, and use the weekend to reinforce previous lessons taught and address some of the challenges you may have faced so far. Participants only need to bring a pen and pad. Handouts and all training materials will be provided.