Category: MycoAcademy

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Golden oyster mushrooms ( Pleurotus citrinopileatus ) are prized for their nutty flavour, vibrant golden hue, and ease of cultivation—qualities that have made them a hit with home cooks and chefs alike in Prague and beyond. However, recent findings from a University of Wisconsin–Madison study raise concerns: when this species escapes into the wild, it tends to…

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,…

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…

At our mushroom farm in Prague, we are committed not only to growing rare, gourmet mushrooms like Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus), but also to educating our customers on why these extraordinary fungi deserve a place in both their kitchens and wellness routines. Lion’s Mane is more than just a delicious culinary ingredient. It is one…

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…