Why 70% Alcohol Beats 99% for Mushroom Growing
7 min read
Stronger isn't better. Learn why 70% alcohol out-disinfects 99%, how long it must stay wet, what it can't do, and how to use it safely.
Mycology Insights
Explore the latest research, cultivation techniques, and community updates from WeMush.
Still Air Box Guide: Clean Mushroom Transfers Without a Flow Hood
6 min read
How a still air box keeps contaminants out of your cultures, the aseptic habits that make it work, and how to troubleshoot contamination.
How to Prepare Grain Spawn: Moisture, Sterilization, and Fixes
6 min read
Why moisture and full sterilization make or break grain spawn, plus the common mistakes behind sour, stalled, or contaminated jars.
How to Pasteurize Bulk Substrate: CVG and Straw Explained
6 min read
Why bulk substrate is pasteurized instead of sterilized, how CVG and hot-water straw methods work, and how to nail field capacity.
Agar to Grain Transfer: Move Clean Cultures With Confidence
8 min read
Why the leading edge, one blade per jar, and the 20–30% shake matter — plus how to read your jars for contamination during incubation.
Monotub Fruiting Conditions: Air, Humidity, Light & Temperature
7 min read
Why fresh air, humidity, light, and temperature trigger pinning in a monotub, and how to fix stretchy stems, dry pins, and fuzzy surfaces.
When to Harvest Mushrooms (and How to Get the Next Flush)
7 min read
Learn when to pick oyster, lion's mane, and shiitake, how to harvest and store them, and how to rehydrate your substrate for another flush.