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MycoAcademy is a hub full of articles and videos from the community to learn about mushrooms, more specifically about mushroom in Prague.
We will try to answer here : How does a gourmet mushroom grow to be cooked in our local Prague Restaurants?
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How to Store Fresh Mushrooms So They Last Longer
Introduction Fresh mushrooms are delicate, and if stored the wrong way, they can quickly lose their texture, aroma, and flavor. Whether you’ve just picked up oyster mushrooms from our Prague farm, shiitake from a local market, or lion’s mane for a special dinner, proper storage makes all the difference. In this guide, we’ll cover the…
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Prague’s Ultimate Crispy Fried Oyster Mushrooms: A Taste of Local Goodness
Video credit : Yeung Man Cooking (Web, Youtube) There’s something truly magical about the perfect crispy fried oyster mushroom. That satisfying crunch giving way to a tender, savory interior is a culinary experience that’s hard to beat. But the secret to this delectable dish isn’t just in the recipe—it’s in the star ingredient: the oyster…
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Mushroom Basics: Anatomy and Identification Tips for Fresh Fungi Lovers Near Prague
Video credit : Yellow Elanor (Instagram, Youtube) Introduction Mushrooms never fail to captivate us—whether it’s the silky oyster, the meaty shiitake, or the regal lion’s mane, their forms and flavors are endlessly fascinating. But before we savor their taste, it’s helpful to inhale their structure—and that’s exactly what the video “Mushrooms 101: Identification and Anatomy…
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What Our Mushrooms Grow On — and Why It Matters to Your Kitchen
Video credit : Freshcap (Web, Youtube) At our farm, where we grow oyster, shiitake, and lion’s mane mushrooms for local chefs and home cooks, we know that how a mushroom is grown directly impacts its flavor, texture, and quality. One of the most important factors behind every mushroom we deliver is the substrate—the material the…
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Mastering Surface Conditions for Fruiting Success
Video credit : Mycophilia (Web, Youtube) This insightful video from Mycophilia explores how to fine-tune the surface environment in your fruiting chamber—an essential factor for growing healthy, flavorful oyster, shiitake, or lion’s mane mushrooms. Here’s a Prague-adapted overview to help both home cooks and local restaurants elevate their mushroom cultivation game: 1. Why the Surface…
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The 7 Basic Steps of Mushroom Cultivation (How Most Mushrooms Are Grown)
Video credit : Freshcap (Web, Youtube) If you’ve ever wondered how gourmet mushrooms like shiitake, lion’s mane, or oyster mushrooms make their way from farm to plate, you’re not alone. At our mushroom farm in Prague, we specialize in cultivating high-quality, fresh mushrooms and delivering them directly to home cooks and top restaurants across the…
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Mushroom Syringes Explained: Spores, Mycelium and Liquid Culture
Video credit : Gardinteam (Web, Youtube) If you’re starting out with mushroom cultivation, you’ve probably heard about mushroom syringes. But what exactly are they, and why are there different types? Understanding the differences between spore syringes, mycelium syringes, and liquid culture syringes can help you grow healthier, more productive mushrooms. This article will explain each…
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The Complete Lifecycle of Gourmet Mushrooms : Oyster, Lion’s Mane, and Shiitake
Video credit : Freshcap (Web, Youtube) How Mushrooms Grow (The Real-Life Cycle) Oyster, lion’s mane, shiitake—they look like finished products when they hit your plate, but their journey is pretty wild. Mushrooms don’t really have a clear beginning or end. It’s more of a loop. But for the sake of explanation, let’s just start with…
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Mushroom Substrate 101: The Foundation of Successful Mushroom Cultivation
Video credit : GroCycle (Web, Youtube) Substrates: The Stuff Mushrooms Actually Live On When you first get into growing mushrooms, most people fuss about humidity, temperature, or whether they’ve got the right lights. But honestly? The part that makes or breaks your grow is the substrate. That’s the “food” the mycelium eats before it ever…
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Mushroom Fruiting 101: Creating the Right Conditions for a Great Harvest
Video credit : PhillyGoldenTeacher (Web, Youtube) Fruiting — The Stage Everyone Waits For Colonisation feels like a lot of watching and waiting, right? The block just sits there turning white. But once it’s done, the fun part finally kicks in: fruiting. That’s when the mycelium actually starts making mushrooms. Real, edible ones you can cook…