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Growing Blue Oyster Mushrooms at Home

Prep Time:

Quick to clean and prep

Cook Time:

Quick

Serves:

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Have you ever wanted to grow gourmet mushrooms at home? You can! Many people like me have found growing their own mushrooms to be a truly rewarding experience and those that haven't probably just need a few tips to make it happen.

Have you ever wanted to grow gourmet mushrooms at home? You can! Many people like me have found growing their own mushrooms to be a truly rewarding experience and those that haven't probably just need a few tips to make it happen.

You need to have a space about 18" square where your mushrooms will receive at least 6 hours of good indirect light. Mine do get a short amount of direct light but it's never too strong or for more than a few hours. It's a myth that mushrooms want a super cool dark place.

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