Category: Tech & Sustainability

The Problem With Traditional Packaging The world produces over 400 million tons of plastic waste each year, much of which ends up in landfills or oceans. As companies search for sustainable alternatives, one innovative solution is rising from nature itself: mycelium packaging—made from the same living network that grows mushrooms. What Is Mycelium Packaging? Mycelium,…

Mushrooms: More Than Just Food Most people know mushrooms as a delicious, nutrient-rich ingredient. But beyond the plate, mushrooms and their underground networks (mycelium) play an extraordinary role in the environment: they act as natural carbon sinks. At our Prague mushroom farm, we see firsthand how fungi not only nourish people but also contribute to…

At our Prague mushroom farm, we specialize in growing oyster mushrooms, shiitake, and lion’s mane, supplying both home cooks and restaurant chefs. NASA’s research into fungi isn’t just about space—it has practical implications for mushroom cultivation and the future of gourmet cooking right here on Earth. Fungi in Space: Dual Purpose Exploration NASA studies fungi…

At our mushroom farm near Prague, we spend our days cultivating fresh oyster mushrooms, fragrant shiitake, and fluffy lion’s mane mushrooms for home cooks and restaurant chefs alike. We’ve always admired the quiet intelligence of fungi—the way they sense humidity, adapt to shade, and create earthy flavors that elevate every dish. So when we discovered…

As chefs, home cooks, and conscious consumers rethink how and what we eat, one ingredient is quickly becoming a staple in sustainable cooking: mushrooms. Grown with minimal environmental impact, packed with nutrients, and incredibly versatile, mushrooms offer one of the most responsible paths toward a more sustainable food system. At our mushroom farm in Prague,…

Bringing Nature’s Genius into the 21st Century At Bohemian Fungi, we’ve always been amazed by mushrooms. And we draw inspirations fromfrom this invisible force of nature and bring its principles into the 21st century. Read here our preliminary article on the topic. We wanted to bring a little of that magic into Prague. That’s how…

Video credit: Oak & Spore (Web, Instagram, Youtube) What’s Vertical Mushroom Farming Anyway? Picture this: instead of mushrooms growing across a wide field, they’re stacked up on shelves, almost like books in a library. That’s the idea behind vertical mushroom farming. It’s basically farming that goes upward instead of outward. For people in cities or…