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Species Encyclopedia

Deep-dive profiles for every major cultivatable species. Substrate, temperature, humidity, CO₂, fruiting triggers, harvest timing, medicinal properties, and market value.

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Cultivation Tools

Substrate calculator, grow cycle tracker, contamination diagnosis, species selector quiz, and fruiting conditions reference — all free, all precise.

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Fungi AI Assistant

Ask anything about cultivation, contamination, substrate science, or species identification. Powered by Claude — the most knowledgeable AI for mycology.

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Grow Guides

In-depth guides written from real cultivation experience. From grain spawn production to fruiting chamber design to commercial substrate sourcing.

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Community

Connect with growers globally. Share grows, ask questions, troubleshoot contaminations, and learn from people who have solved your exact problem.

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Medicinal Profiles

Science-backed breakdowns of beta-glucans, triterpenes, ergothioneine, and other bioactive compounds. Know what you're growing and why it matters.

Species Database

Know your fungi.

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Oyster Mushroom
Pleurotus ostreatus
Beginner Edible Fast

The world's most cultivated mushroom after button. Forgiving, fast, and profitable. First pins in 14-18 days on straw or coffee grounds.

Temp
15–25°C
Humidity
85–95%
Market
8–15 €/kg
Spawn run
10–14 days
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Shiitake
Lentinula edodes
Intermediate Edible Medicinal

The premium seller. Umami-rich flavour beloved by chefs. Requires hardwood substrate and cold shocking to trigger fruiting. Excellent for Mediterranean log cultivation.

Temp
10–18°C
Humidity
80–90%
Market
15–25 €/kg
Spawn run
30–60 days
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Lion's Mane
Hericium erinaceus
Intermediate Nootropic High Value

The brain mushroom. Contains NGF-stimulating hericenones and erinacines. Spectacular appearance, extremely low CO₂ tolerance, commands premium prices.

Temp
16–22°C
Humidity
85–95%
Market
20–35 €/kg
CO₂ limit
<500ppm
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Reishi
Ganoderma lucidum
Advanced Adaptogen Dried

The immortality mushroom. Over 2,000 years of use in TCM. Not eaten fresh — dried and powdered or extracted. Extraordinary market value when processed. Loves warm climates.

Temp
22–28°C
Humidity
85–95%
Dried value
60–120 €/kg
Fruit time
45–120 days
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King Oyster
Pleurotus eryngii
Intermediate Edible Chef Favourite

The meaty mushroom. Thick stems hold up to cooking. Extremely long shelf life compared to other oysters. Popular in high-end restaurants. Requires low CO₂ for thick stems.

Temp
12–18°C
Shelf life
7–14 days
Market
12–20 €/kg
CO₂
<700ppm
Champignon
Agaricus bisporus
Technical Edible Commercial

The world's most consumed mushroom. Requires properly composted manure substrate and casing layer. Most technical to grow but enormous market demand and name recognition.

Temp
15–18°C
Substrate
Composted manure
Market
5–10 €/kg
Spawn run
14–21 days
Free Tools

Precision grows better.

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Substrate Calculator
Enter your batch size and species. Get exact substrate ratios, ingredient weights, estimated yield, cost breakdown, and profit projection.
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Grow Cycle Tracker
Input inoculation date, species, and ambient temperature. Get predicted colonisation, pinning, and harvest dates adjusted for your conditions.
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Species Selector Quiz
5 questions about your experience, space, substrate access, and climate. Get a personalised species recommendation with grow tips.
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Contamination Diagnosis
Describe what you see — colour, smell, grow stage. Get an instant diagnosis of the likely contaminant, severity rating, and action plan.
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Fruiting Conditions Reference
Complete reference table for all major species. Optimal temperature ranges, humidity, CO₂ limits, light requirements, and substrate preferences.
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Fungi AI Assistant
Ask anything. Powered by Claude. Cultivation questions, contamination ID, substrate science, business advice, species info — all answered instantly.
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FungiAI knows everything about mushroom cultivation — from grain spawn sterilisation temperatures to beta-glucan extraction methods. Ask it anything you'd ask the most experienced grower you know.

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  • How do I cold shock shiitake blocks to trigger fruiting?
  • Can I grow Reishi outdoors in Croatia?
  • What are the main beta-glucans in Reishi and what do they do?
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What's the fastest way to start growing oyster mushrooms with almost no money?
Great choice — oysters are the perfect starting point. Get free coffee grounds from a café, mix with pasteurised straw (70°C for 1hr), inoculate with purchased spawn at 10-15%, and bag it up. Total cost: under 10€. First harvest in 3 weeks. Use our Substrate Calculator to get exact ratios for your batch size. 🌾
Grow Guides

Learn from
real growers.

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Beginner Guide
Growing Oyster Mushrooms on Coffee Grounds — The Zero-Cost Method
Everything you need to grow oyster mushrooms using free coffee grounds from local cafés. Pasteurisation, inoculation, fruiting, harvest. First harvest in 3–4 weeks for under 15€.
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Substrate Science
How to Make Grain Spawn at Home — Cut Costs by 80%
Self-produced spawn eliminates your biggest recurring cost. Full process from grain prep to pressure sterilisation, inoculation, and storage.
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Troubleshooting
Mushroom Contamination — Identify, Diagnose and Fix All 7 Types
Trichoderma, Neurospora, Aspergillus, bacterial blotch — recognise what you are seeing, how serious it is, and exactly what to do.
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Infrastructure
Building a Low-Cost Fruiting Chamber for Under 50€
SGFC, Martha tent, or modified chest freezer — which fruiting chamber is right for your scale and budget? Step-by-step builds.
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Medicinal
Beta-Glucans, Adaptogens & Nootropics — The Science of Medicinal Fungi
What are beta-glucans actually doing? NGF-stimulating compounds in Lion's Mane. Triterpenes in Reishi. Evidence-based breakdown.

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