Fungal Effect Mushroom Co.

08/20/2025

Though Shiitake take a while to grow, it is a beautiful process. Notice the exaggerated mycelium forming in to “popcorn” and the beginning stages of browning as it matures. The fun part will be the cold shock and fruiting.
Proud mushroom parent 🍄

08/17/2025

Fresh lions mane, the smell here is incredible! I feel smarter just looking at it.

08/08/2025

Well, test complete. New gear in. I couldn’t wait to put up the tent, so in the bags go! Still need to add lighting and humidity, but cool, fresh, filter air ✅
Going in one piece at a time 👍

08/07/2025

Table top to dinner top! These things take care of themselves, almost. This test has been pretty successful, happy with the results so far.

08/05/2025

Day 10, Countertop grow test. Low air and surface humidity caused too much browning on the sprouting fruit. Increased the misting schedule helped, but drying is still a concern due to residential humidity in the 50’s. Adding a plastic barrier promotes a moist microclimate, promoting better moisture levels. Balance the oxygen requirements by local air circulation. Still no signs of contamination across the crop.

08/03/2025

Day 8. Still progressing nicely. Increasing the mist schedule has been successful to prevent further surface drying. Ideally we want to have a self contained environment, providing consistent levels of moisture, rather than out on the open counter. Yet, this shows it can be done, better even if fewer bags and a slight environmental modification. Testing different cut patterns has yielded some interesting fruiting responses. No contamination observed as of yet, which is huge win 🏆

08/01/2025

Day 6, no more equipment than a spray bottle. Proof you can grow Lion’s Mane indoors, on your counter top. Maintaining proper humidity is a challenge, as shown from the light browning. However, after adjusting the mist cycle from 3x to 5x a day, seems to be doing the trick. Getting the humidity right and maintaining sterility are your biggest challenges, but it can be done quite simply with the right prep.

07/12/2025

07/06/2025

Tiger Sawgill working it’s magic!

07/04/2025

Phoenix Oyster mushrooms thrive in the heat.
No climate control. No grow tent. No problem.

They’re the ultimate heat-loving homestead mushroom—perfect for Florida summers and anyone growing in warm climates.

We’re launching our full spotlight series Monday—starting with Phoenix.

Want to see how we fruit these from buckets and waste? Stick around.

07/03/2025

🔍 Something’s brewing in the grow room… and it’s not coffee.

These blocks are colonizing fast—hot weather mushrooms that grow like crazy on nothing but recycled waste.

Can you guess which mushroom is about to explode this week? 🍄

No grow tents. No expensive gear. Just straw, coffee, and a dream.

👇 Drop your guess and follow to see what happens next.