A Food You Aren't Growing BUT SHOULD! Mushroom Log Growing Guide

[@NaturesAlwaysRight]

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[@TheSgtShade]

Just a friendly public reminder from a fellow Tennessean, you created some mighty fine Copperhead environments there. So be careful and look where you walk and where you stick your hands when around those mushroom “log cabins”.

[@NaturesAlwaysRight]

Thanks will be careful

[@serenddaear5471]

Have you thought of using mushroom totems instead?

[@NamirRivera]

Will the copper heads appear mostly anywhere In Tn. We moved to mount juliet from Florida. We have almost 1 acre and have many trees

[@chrisholbourn2793]

Love your enthusiasm man. Your video instructions are clear and concise. You’re a bourne teacher. I’d intended to do this on the future. I’m more enthusiastic now than ever. Keep em coming.

[@i00u00ai]

Man the way you explain everything straight and direct to the point but with lots of tips and tricks is by far one of the best in this whole world of youtube, why cant you have like sewing/drawing/glass blowing channel? hahaha I'm currently a rooftop gardener lol but still find your videos helpful thanks so much for sharing the knowledge

[@Vscustomprinting]

I'd recommend this for shiitake (and other wood lovers) but it's a bit much for oyster mushrooms.. much easier to stick with straw and buckets/beds

[@bradymcphail9690]

You are very quickly becoming a favorite gardening channel. Thank you for such invaluable information. My wife and I are soon moving to prime Mushroom growing country. They will definitely be on the growing schedule and food menu!

[@NaturesAlwaysRight]

Thanks Brady that's a nice compliment. All the best on your move!

[@kathleaneoleary4734]

I know this is a 2 year old video but I thought I'd add my comment anyway - I use mushroom plugs from Field and Forest and they sent the collar for the drill but I found that no matter how much I tightened it, it would eventually slip up so using the tape was a more accurate (and less time consuming) method as it was easier to see if the tape moved because the movement was just that the tape became scrunched up rather than pushed up higher on the drill bit.

[@monicam7147]

Excellent tutorial on starting these mushroom logs. My husband and I are currently trying our hand with mushrooms using agar plates and other inoculation techniques. He is the mycology buff but I love mushrooms and I intend to cut some wood this fall and try these out! Cant wait to see how yours do! Happy homesteading!

[@queenelcene638]

ThankYou ❤ for explaining, simply and well, a topic I've been interested about, for ages. Seemed beyond me, but you made it seem attainable 🌟👏👍🥰

[@temboanvillage1168]

Good video sharing, Mushroom Log Growing Guide, very helpful. Greetings from farmer Indonesia.👍👍

[@michellel5444]

Cut down some thorny "trees" to get more light to our evergreens for screening (Missouri). Left the larger portions to help prevent erosion. Ended up with Turkey tails everywhere the next year. Pretty cool surprise 😁

[@maverickgood5204]

I've been waiting for YEARS to know how to do this. Thanks for the excellent video! You are the man!

[@NaturesAlwaysRight]

Now is the time :)

[@CoderToHomesteader]

I just got my shiitake mushroom plugs a couple days ago and in the coming weeks, I plan to do a similar KZbin video. Thanks for already doing this as a good reference. Edit: By the way, not everyone can eat mushrooms raw, I think it is 10% of the population get a very serve rash eating some mushrooms raw.

[@NaturesAlwaysRight]

Have fun setting them up! Ya mushrooms should only be eaten cooked.

[@gardenlady1293]

King Stropharia (Wine Cap) is an excellent way to raise mushrooms in your garden beds in straw mulch. And nothing looks like them so easy to pick!

[@HippocratesGarden]

also, if you're doing really hard woods, like white oak etc, and / or a whole lot of logs.. definitely use the angle grinder and make sure it is 7.5amp or larger. I tried a Ryobi one+ with 4-9ah battery and it was too weak, tried a cheap corded one, still weak. Ended up getting a Milwaukee 11 amp and it's rocking.

[@morganelwood9839]

Liked and subscribed! Thanks for the video. I love mushrooms and been learning about hunting. Now I can grow them too!!🍄♥️🍄

[@sterlinguini]

You're looking great and healthy brother!

[@TheFabel1337]

You’re just amazing dude :) thank you!! Also love the stump shroom idea 😊 great thinking

[@karenramcharan8983]

Would love to see follow up video with them blooming

[@NaturesAlwaysRight]

Yes I certainly will!

[@Vscustomprinting]

@@NaturesAlwaysRight hahaha yeah, in 6 months :)

[@Vscustomprinting]

@Steven Thompson unless you sacrifice detritus to her Funginess and gain her blessing.. then it's only 5 1/2 months

[@christopherbean4009]

Looking forward to the harvest video. Would be nice to see a video making some mushroom jerky as well.

[@rogerbeck5704]

Excellent video....thank you....another project that is too good not to undertake.

[@OdaviidS]

Lovely video. Thank you for sharing!

[@ChrisWRR]

Nice work yet again man. It definitely IS possible to do mushrooms year round. I can confirm 😁

[@idahohoosier8989]

Wow! Great video! Thank you Blessings

[@carolanderson2797]

Lots of great information. You are so inspiring!

[@melanieallen8980]

Amazing & very interesting video!!!Brilliant!💛

[@IS-217]

Hey there. Thanks for sharing this Steven. I wonder? Is it difficult to harvest the mushrooms when they are stacked this way? I remember you did a mushroom video soon after you moved into your new property. You laid them out on top of tables made out of wood pallets. That way seems like it would be much easier harvesting. How are those mushrooms doing? I want to do shitake mushrooms in logs and I want to grow wine caps in my food forest wood chip floor. Very exciting. I can't wait to do this. Great video Steven, thanks again.

[@NaturesAlwaysRight]

When they start fruiting I'll re-stack them in an A frame style I think to make it easy. Have fun setting yours up!

[@sebmathewsvideo]

Looking good! Can’t wait to try this in Maryland. Have you looked into truffles and how to grow them?

[@NaturesAlwaysRight]

Thanks Sebastian. I believe almost all truffles are wild harvested. Farming them is very difficult but I should look into it!

[@BaltimoresBerzerker]

I'm rocking out a mush grow myself. I just got on professional status, made my own agar, got Petri dishes, doing clones, etc. If you have any questions hmu dude.

[@FurNaxxYT]

I have no clue if this applies to other truffles but: smart shops in Amsterdam were forced to switch to magic truffles rather than magic mushrooms due to laws. The "truffles" they cultivate are capable growing as both sclerotia underground truffle and fruiting above ground mushroom. When they grow into sclerotia, it's to conquer environmental stresses. In order for these smart shops to grow this species into truffles they must keep a very specific microclimate otherwise they'll want to grow into mushrooms. But again idk if this applies to all truffles, or if this is a linguistic nuance to keep their operations running

[@BaltimoresBerzerker]

@@FurNaxxYT huh. I'm not sure to be honest. Sounds like they're selling mycelium puff balls. Because psilocybin can still form mushroom bodies while buried under substrate. On the other hand, it can mutate and stabilize into an Enigma, which looks more like brain tissue.

[@thomasa5619]

@@BaltimoresBerzerker pe tampanesis is supposed to form both fruit and also sclerotia as a defence against fire But I suspect here they’re talking about are “black truffles”

[@Roamkido]

Handsome man! You know so much. Love the channel.

[@jilliancook5625]

Awesome video! I always appreciate the manner in which you present information. Being in Arkansas, I’m very curious to see how your crop growing methods change to accommodate the disease and pest pressure of the south!

[@abrahamu5544]

great, just learning about this log growing technique. I was given a log about 12'" tall and about 3" in diameter. inoculated with what I believe is oyster mushrooms. I am considering the idea of making a sort of stand and have it on a shaded area in the back yard. is this plausible or how would you recommend to have it set till it fruits. Thank you.

[@spiderman5187]

Very informative, thank you.

[@jeil5676]

Has anyone ever heard about shocking by physically dropping or hammering the logs to stimulate growth?

[@AZMarine513]

Love your channel! Very well done.

[@vineyardchickshomestead]

We have lots of mushrooms but are scared because some our poisonous. This looks so much safer and pretty easy too.

[@ScarletKnightmare]

This was a great video, thank you very much buddy 👍🏼

[@OffGridCofee]

Started doing it 4 years ago

[@IamaFungi]

With you raising pigs, can you get truffles growing or only in the north west?

[@fringedwellermccatintyre730]

People have told me that it's better to train dogs to do that, as they don't want to go crazy for them like the pigs, and eat the truffles!

[@HippocratesGarden]

The spacing between plugs / spawn holes, has nothing to do with the size of the mushroom, but the rate at which the log is colonized. The spawn will spread a bit faster, but either way, more holes, more spawn, faster colonization.

[@SgtSnausages]

Shiitake, several kinds of Oysters, and Winecaps have been in my harvest since 2008-ish. ProTip: make friends with an Arborist if you don't have your own woodlot.

[@NaturesAlwaysRight]

Great tips you guys thank you for sharing!

[@jeankinda9891]

Nice!!! In a hot area what are the adjustments that I can make to make the process work efficiently?

[@GarrettXHolder]

Moisture and shade are your best friend. Edit: or grow them inside or in garage.

[@dbldadd]

Him: "they have anything you could possibly want" Me: "Shrooms?"

[@ourhomesteadjourney1775]

Oh Steven I’m so envious. Arizona is so dry, BUT we had compost mushrooms growing in our greenhouse beds in the winter when the greenhouse was all closed up. It was very moist and warm but not hot. Maybe we could dedicate a greenhouse to grow them in bags and double shade cloth. 🤔 what’s the maximum temperatures they will grow to? Thanks!-miranda and James

[@NaturesAlwaysRight]

Hey guys, as long as you could keep the temps from getting out of control it's definitely possible in a greenhouse. I'm not super sure but I don't think it should go beyond 90F in a greenhouse situation. I'd do some research on it I'm just giving my best guess.

[@johnrussell4113]

Thanks Steven! What Shiitake varieties have worked best for you in TN?

[@fanttem]

Hey great video! Could you do a farm tour and mention all the different things+systems that should be on a self sufficient farm:)?

[@Palundrium]

A farm tour would be amazing!

[@NaturesAlwaysRight]

After this season once I get a lot of main systems up and running I'll do another tour but for now this is one of the property, kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKetgJmud9GtorM

[@fringedwellermccatintyre730]

Loved the 'bonus idea' - ya gotta update us on that one, K? :-D

[@wildheartfarm]

Steven! I'm missing the beard man! ;-) great video!

[@NaturesAlwaysRight]

Haha oh it's coming back!

[@DJ-uk5mm]

Thanks😀

[@agrarianarc]

What is the tool you’re using to apply the wax to the logs?

[@frankyzombie]

Thanks for the info. So after you harvest they resprout in the same spot eventually?

[@NaturesAlwaysRight]

Yep they just keep coming back during their fruiting season, dependent on strain.

[@campster00]

Great video, thanks! I have tons of sweet gum trees I'm clearing. Any idea if those are okay to use for mushrooms?

[@BaltimoresBerzerker]

Every species has a different preference of substrate or wood it likes to feed on. You would have to do specific research

[@jefflarcheveque2739]

Do we know if that work with the stump?

[@kylesnyder3757]

Please give us a mushroom update.

[@torheggelund1608]

So sick !!!!

[@davidchang8428]

I live in Minnesota: when would you inoculate your logs? Also: is there a promo code for Field and Forest?

[@NaturesAlwaysRight]

I'd inoculate right now after logs have set 2 weeks after cutting. No promo thanks for asking though.

[@headieddieful]

Awesome+!

[@roxanarodicazaha3311]

Great video, thank you for the great content. Does anyone here knows any good organic supplier of spawn in Europe?

[@shortridgehighschoolclasso8177]

How many logs for a family of 5 and some left over for a farmer's market? Will squirrels, possums, and chipmunks be a problem?

[@NaturesAlwaysRight]

Hmm depends how much you can eat but I think we did 20-25 shiitake logs. I'd say that's enough for a family of 4. I'd do 50 for what you are describing, but also depends how much you are able to move at your market. Drying for later use or sale is another option which is why I'm a big fan for homestead or sale. So far only bugs have gotten ones that we didn't get to in time or got rained on and started rotting.

[@MyCynner]

Once you set this up and you're getting your first fruiting, do you need to add more plugs and wax again?

[@NaturesAlwaysRight]

Nope, do it once and just harvest. That's what I love about this, so easy and low maintenance.

[@MyCynner]

@@NaturesAlwaysRight Wow, that's fantastic!! Thanks for your reply! :)

[@sweettennesseelife1665]

Have had a few logs going for 3 years but was recently diagnosed allergic to mushrooms. 😓

[@greghampton1542]

I hear wood peckers are a problem until the log is completely inoculated

[@ho11ywoodromance]

Is there a discount code to use? I've been wanting to start growing my own mushrooms for awhile. I think this was my sign to just do it already.

[@NaturesAlwaysRight]

Unfortunately I couldn't get one for my audience. Their prices are very reasonable though.

[@BaltimoresBerzerker]

Lol watching you inoculate, touching the mycelium with your bare hand activated my OCD! That won't cause contamination for those varieties?

[@jeil5676]

Colonized substrate is not considered vulnerable to contamination. Its most vulnerable when sterile and not yet colonized.

[@milo6258]

Perfect habitat for snake

[@NamirRivera]

I am also in Tennessee and I have many trees in my backyard. how do I figure out What type of trees I have ?

[@NaturesAlwaysRight]

I've been learning that this year. Oak trees are very easy to identify and the great for most mushroom species. I look up photos online, the google photo search works decently to give you an idea of what you are looking at or narrow it down.

[@NamirRivera]

@Nature's Always Right Thanks so much!

[@joshuacampbell4186]

damn would have loved to see some mushrooms on there haha

[@shimmyhinnah]

Very original and interesting content. Shiitake on grill, mmmmm!

[@franke102]

Instead of spending money on a new bit or putting tape on your drill bit, you could just mark the normal drill bit with a sharpie.

[@Lazydaisy646]

I tried a growing kit, im very disappointed, its not seeming to grow, ive followed all the instructions. I was wondering if a log from a tree that fell about three months ago would work?

[@deanwinchester6654]

He mentioned to use live trees.

[@BaltimoresBerzerker]

Different species of mushroom prefer different substrate and wood. Do a quick Google search on the variety you have. If they're not growing, try raising the humidity, moisture, and heat. Put it in a clean tote, spray boiled (purified) water after it cools down and close the lid. Mushrooms love 90%+ humidity levels.

[@Ghhyuttgg]

Things you have to do: Buy Paul Stamets book. Read it.

[@Dark-bi5gj]

How do mushrooms start up like do we have to mash the mushroom to create like a seed or something? Sorry I dont know to much about mushrooms.

[@NaturesAlwaysRight]

It is possible to create your own spawn but I haven't learned how to do it yet.

[@Dark-bi5gj]

@Wilbur Gold so how do we collect the spores?

[@maryzwierecki3304]

Im a lover of mushrooms but don’t have an ideal place to store and keep logs. Also yours is the first vlog I have found that shows step by step.

[@damionrarig4299]

So did you end up in Tennessee??

[@Vscustomprinting]

Awesome!!! I knew about all of this from years past, but i wasn't sure about which wood to use, thanks!!!!!!

[@deanwinchester6654]

So you wouldn't want snow to cover them, using a trap to keep the cover for a few months. I live in Zone 5B.

[@NaturesAlwaysRight]

Snow is good for cover.

[@thenewyorkredneck4735]

You look like my cousin Anthony

[@beesandseeds]

Excellent info. I’ve been curious about doing this for a long while.

[@HealingMusiciansLaunchcast]

I think I’ll go buy some mushrooms

[@queenelcene638]

Turkey tail mushrooms[medicine] grow spontaneously, on downed oak logs. ALWAYS identify correctly any wild mushrooms. ❤🌟

[@Moostery]

But I don't like mushrooms =(

[@NaturesAlwaysRight]

I didn't for a long time too. It's all about finding the kind you like and cooking them with good spices. Try chopping them super small then you won't notice the flavor as much.

[@daddymoon666]

Borat is getting into sustainable living... Hmmm, who knew...???...