Mushroom Cultivation Class: Lab Skills
This intermediate-level class is designed for passionate home cultivators and hobbyists who are ready to take their mushroom cultivation skills to the next level. Taught by two experienced mushroom cultivation professionals, this hands-on course will provide you with the knowledge and techniques to refine your cultivation process and troubleshoot common challenges.
Throughout the class, you’ll learn how to:
- Pour Your Own Petri Dishes: Master the process of sterilizing and pouring agar into petri dishes, a foundational skill for isolating and propagating mushroom cultures.
- Clone Wild and Cultivated Mushrooms: Gain confidence in cloning both wild and cultivated mushrooms, helping you preserve desirable strains or explore new and rare varieties.
- Clean Up Contaminated Cultures: Learn effective strategies for identifying and cleaning up contaminated mushroom cultures, a crucial skill to maintain the health and viability of your cultivations.
- Create Liquid Media: Understand the techniques for creating liquid culture media, allowing you to cultivate mushroom mycelium for faster inoculation and healthier growth.
Whether you're expanding your knowledge of mushroom propagation or refining your techniques for home cultivation, this class will give you the tools to grow a wider variety of mushrooms and troubleshoot the inevitable challenges that arise in the world of mushroom cultivation.
By the end of the class, you'll have the confidence and expertise to take on more complex mushroom-growing projects and elevate your home cultivation game.