Mushroom Cultivation Automation, DIY From Foraging to Fruiting

Learn how to build an automated mushroom cultivation system as well as cultivate mushrooms, with a Raspberry Pi Zero and my open source software Mycodo. I walk through the process from foraging wild mushrooms, developing a laminar flow hood and environmental control chamber, performing aseptic and culturing techniques, and growing and fruiting mushrooms, with a delicious ending.
There were several amazing time-lapses of mycelia colonizing agar and bird seed, as well as mushrooms fruiting, so stick around until the end!
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[@GSAirTherapy]

Software engineer, hardware engineer/assembler, craftsman, botanist, chemist, competent tree climber … it might be easier to determine what you’re not…. Absolutely mesmerizing outcome…stunning!

[@sayuas4293]

You forgot "good cook"

[@Bossmodegoat]

Dont forget YT content creator

[@exhaustus7437]

Being a "Full-Stack" type of perrson is the only way to go :), I have always pondered building little weather stations and, this man, did it

[@iamthewelcher]

PolyMath

[@made.online2149]

this is the main upside of ADHD

[@jjdawg9918]

This so far beyond "farm-to-table" ;-) The time, effort and sheer number of disciplines required to do what you have done here is truly amazing. Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@simonbionary11010]

The great joy of Mycology! It is everything in one hobby!

[@jacobdaniels7025]

Seriously. From the discipline and knowledge to handle his samples without contaminating them to the extremely professional controller box to what looks like pretty solid software to the editing of the video. Awesome work.

[@ronlabe5487]

This video is elegant and the man who made it is absolutely an artist. Because he is an artist, and highly technically skilled....he used his skills to create something incredible. The problem though, is that it makes it harder for people to get started growing their own mushrooms when it appears to technically challenging to do so. You can buy a pre-inocilated mushroom bag and grow them on your kitchen counter by A) cutting a hole in the bag, and B) spritzing it with water for a week or two. Like everything, you can make it simple or complex and you can grow mushrooms really easily on the table you eat on.

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Turn right

[@PandoraChaser2]

@@ronlabe5487 Yes mushrooms are as EASY or as HARD as you want to make them. The sheer BEAUTY of Mr Mycodos "MR INCREDIBLE?" video here, is its purest composition of "WTAF did I just watch someone do seemlessly from start to perfected finish?" It's a MASTERPIECE! Although maybe I would not have cooked the finished results in same way but hey, each to their own right? It is GENIUS level video though and one I cannot stop watching. The editing and musical score alone is so catchy and like Mycology, once you are IN, its a world of pleasure and perhaps Manure, depending on what species you plan to allow to dominate your life! ;)

[@sharvanc]

I've never watched a 17-minute video without skipping a single second before, this video is truly a masterpiece in every aspect

[@Crazy_Terryy]

Same! It was a completely amazing video

[@joaquinbracci]

6:00 That is the most beautiful mycelium that I have ever seen in my entire life. so pure

[@jacobchang4588]

Amazing. In this one video, you demonstrated mastery in at least 8 categories of skill. I am thoroughly impressed--and a bit jealous because they are all areas I WISH I could learn. Thanks for this. :)

[@JimFehr]

The sheer number of skills casually on display here is unbelievable. Everything is so high quality with so much attention to detail, on a small channel... I almost can't believe it.

[@everettbr]

this channel is criminally underrated

[@ericheineman01]

Wow! Overall the best myco vid I’ve ever seen. Oscar worthy short film involving foraging designing growing then cooking holy shit!

[@smithy2170]

I'm glad the algorithm decided to suggest this channel, content is high quality

[@HellGod67]

The competence of this man is intimidating, I would say maniacal even.

[@Kyle.Gabriel]

lol 😁

[@anonharingenamn]

It's so cool how just a small piece of a fruiting body contains everything needed to keep growing on its own.

[@kavinkhaluannguyen9709]

An engineer, a botanist, and a chef.

[@rez8976]

I cant even begin to imagine the amount of effort, research and discipline for this video to be made. I've never skipped a single second watching this video. Keep doing videos like this. I'm just beyond awe right now.

[@thatomogapi972]

At what temperature do you incubate your plates?

[@legend8614]

You've helped me with out asking anything in exchange not only will I not forget your contribution but it has inspired me to share my own creations with the world for free

[@LuxLucidOfficial]

Thank you deeply for this video. I thought I was the only one with the 'mushroom/electronics enthusist' Venn-diagram crossover lol! I just got into mushroom growing about two months ago, and man has it taken over my brain. I am essentially working my way to this set up... Made a magnetic stirrer out of an old computer fan and thought 'that was alright fun,' but started this itch... soooo, I have re-familiarized myself with coding and electronics from high school and bought an Arduino. Coded an extremely accurate temp and humidity gauge first day. Programmed an attiny85 microchip the next day. Today is day three and I see this... that itch has now grown stronger.

[@karlbartosii]

im not reading the fucking comments to see if someone said this but I just really fucking like how the sped up drill sounds when it connects with the music bed. peace fucking out.

[@simonharris3709]

I absolutely love this - thank you so much Kyle. I found myself dancing the quickstep and foxtrot in my head whilst watching; that's a first, for sure . . .

[@CheerfuEntropy]

Oh my god finally! someone made a rasberry pi app for a grow space THANK GOD.

[@panagiotiszymaris914]

You took diy to a whole new level

[@twiztidnipz]

Hell yeah man you really have alot skills putting the video together alone plus wiring/growing/woodworkin/cooking

[@PhotoshopVT]

Glad you’re back, keep up the good work!you’ve made so much progress in the field whilst also helping so many of us

[@DreamHound]

I love seeing your invention and process, from a technical stand point its amazing, from a YT editor, its even better! Your transitions, selection of music, vid quality! Keep up the great work!

[@richardp777]

This man has skills and I want them all!

[@blakefearday6047]

This is an absolutely beautiful piece of art, this is one of the most majestic things I have ever seen. This along with your hydroponics videos have changed my life. Thank you.

[@AK11020]

Beautifully done. Watching the mushrooms flower at the end in the time-lapsed shots was magical!

[@urinater4]

Absolutely inspiring! I'm already using your Mycodo software to run a reptile terrarium but you better believe I'm going to build an automated fruiting chamber now!

[@Matthew_Thomas_Beck]

Watched this video and your automatic hydroponic system... you're really talented, man, absolutely do not stop making videos

[@juelznavi5646]

yooo .. just after the intro and the music choice, i knew that vids gonna be a banger.

[@eduiglopes]

Definitely, the best diy video on my youtube list...congrats!

[@skewtzzDBD]

Wow. I just started mushroom cultivation, but this is now on my list of things to do. Amazing build, excited to see what else you do

[@samsupreme3060]

Great to have you back Kyle. 👏🏾👏🏾

[@Cristi4n_Ariel]

Those time lapse shots are so satisfying to watch!

[@MegaNerevar]

omg u made mycodo. you are a living legend.

[@GODSPEEDseven]

That fungal time-lapse was incredible!

[@RecycledSkills]

A beautifully told story! My jaw dropped at that lion's mane find! I'm starting this hobby, too. As a software engineer, much props to the custom software.

[@mmcharchuta]

And the montage is great. The whole feel of this video is like chilling in your workshop with a friend and tinkering together.

[@Al_i8]

This is crazy, i was wowed by you making your own hepa flow hood, then you made the friggin controller, AND the code it runs on! DUDE!!! Leave some smarts for the rest of us 😂

[@PhillipDressen]

Thank you for sharing s full video of a mushroom project! Your attention to detail really comes through in your videos!

[@ale.ktheo.g4394]

What a piece of art. Setting the bar high!!

[@wilsonpipkin457]

Not only are your videos cool, but how you do things makes the process super simple to maintain after setup. Keep being an inspiration and making useful tech available to everyone!

[@Arbancks]

what a beautiful ending! Very inspiring

[@akamediasystem]

So comprehensive and a great balance of detail-without-being-boring, thanks for making this! I've been using mycodo for a lot of different projects for about 2 years now and it just gets better and better. Thanks again!

[@jeromeclaessen3921]

Incredible display of knowledge!

[@Angry-Harry]

There was so much to like in this video. Not least of which was the old timey version of the Mos Eisley cantina song LOL well done

[@joseandressanchezruiz8753]

this was the most beautiful thing i have seen in 1 week, thanks for the inspo

[@ianstasko1379]

One of the best videos I have ever watched. Thank you.

[@Kyle.Gabriel]

Thank you! Such a great compliment!

[@nak6770]

Dude, this is a seriously awesome project and video. You have my brain going in all sorts of directions for automated hydroponics setups I could build

[@michaelweber2702]

I can not describe the level of love I feel for you, to share this with the world! Thank you and god bless you!

[@joemcg0241]

I just saw your complete job breakdown in the description. Thank you for taking the time to pursue this passion

[@dandin8189]

Amazing multidisciplinary work!

[@paolodepetris7034]

Inane talent here. Amazing work, thank you for sharing!

[@vincentwu2848]

Wow this is amazing. First time I've seen such a complete video on cultivating mushrooms at home. Not that much can typically be inferred from being wordy, but damn, "inoculum"?! You, sir, are a gentleman and scholar.

[@toober6789]

This is astonishingly well done. Thank you.

[@cory3640]

Love your work with Mycodo!

[@olivergestrin9716]

Absolutely fantastic video!!

[@thedejah12]

Good to see you're back!! Truly awesome and informative video as always. 💯

[@hyperactivehyperbole]

I watch and follow several mycology channels, this is the first time I came across yours. I was mesmerized right away. Didn’t skip a single second, really felt like I took quite a bit away from this video, more so than 1+ years of other channels. And it was just classy on top of artistic and educational. I’m late to your channel, but sooo happy I found it at last. 👍

[@nicormous4020]

This is truly amazing. Thank you so much for sharing all of this!

[@walkerritesh]

This has to be one of the most beautifully executed and informative video I have ever seen. Thank you

[@bee-pies-greens]

That was most therapeutic to watch! Thank for your wonderful effort, right from the start to including beautiful music!

[@urgencepc4563]

Some of the bet content on youtube. Very inspiring, thank you.

[@dannyfromspace]

Amazing video, Kyle. Keep up the awesome work.

[@fozan555]

That is piece of art right there

[@danielmarequeiglesias5015]

Now THAT'S what i call a good intro.

[@skwest]

Those fritters better be the best, well, _anything_ ever eaten by man.

[@BushJumping]

One of the best self-automated ones I've seen - kudos man, you are definitely a man of many talents!

[@gretarthorgudjonsson965]

I don't know what to say, This youtube hurricane of bullshit is worth it when you find amazing content like this, and then compounded with this beautiful presentation and music, then you leave me drooling at the end, conflicted and inspired at the same time. Thank you Kyle you are an artist

[@augustoluna5577]

Great video. Loved the hydroponic automation (being doing hydroponics for 3 years) and I was just looking at mushrooms.

[@TheCorso1981]

I love the documentation on the external side for the Project. This is right up my ally. Thank you for all the work It helps me a lot to get started!

[@JACKY813]

Wow! That’s simply amazing, my friend. Thanks for sharing and it really opened up my eyes.

[@brunomaillard26]

Woooow, just impressive. Loved this video and the final touch !

[@BlindDeathh]

Oh man, this is my dream! Thank you for this tutorial!

[@SachaLotus]

Awesome, man! From getting the genetics urself to building the flow hood and fruiting chamber… hats off man 👏🏼

[@toddkobylarz7863]

thats one hell of a video you made sir. outstanding.

[@vasya88]

Holy mother of DUDE!!!! this video is on another level

[@JButlerStudios]

your intelligence baffles me. So smart!

[@charlesmarkette]

By far my favorite mushroom cultivation tutorial I've ever seen. Beautiful

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[@Luis-ou9fn]

I love your work. I came here to better my understanding, instead was completly entertained. Amazing.

[@athulnath2078]

Jack of all, ace of all!

[@MultiLordHelmchen]

really impressive! i didn’t know that you had to be so careful about everything being sterile! thanks for the video!

[@davideschiliro]

You are indeed an extraordinary human

[@muradissa2503]

Amazing skill, knowledge & effort

[@AlyxGlide]

Needs more views because this is basically everything

[@Crazy_Terryy]

Idk how I’m just finding your videos. This one is top notch my friend!! Excellent 👌

[@6476eth]

Very well put together vid. Love it thank you.

[@j0gi]

I love your channel; engineering, programming and microbiology fueling hydroponic gardening and mushroom cultivation. A beautiful mix that I plan to learn all about!

[@Kyle.Gabriel]

Excellent! Glad you found it useful.

[@tweeg1140]

This is incredible. So well done man

[@kelvinespinosa1430]

WOW! man. Stunning

[@tomflynnallabaugh1823]

Another great video. Love your content.

[@johnellingsworth]

Cool solution Kyle. Thanks for sharing!

[@Ticklenutts]

Wow man, I was just going to mention the same as Sharvan did a month ago. I am an amateur mycologist and mushroom cultivator. I can nerd out on the video content alone but adding to that the PHENOMENAL video/ vocal/ audio/ and all-around production value is extraordinary. So accolades fellow mycophile, you've made something special here ; )

[@lulzyk]

possibly the most inspiring vid i ve ever seen on here! thanks so much

[@Kyle.Gabriel]

Thank you! I'm very glad you enjoyed it!

[@vishalkashyap6998]

OMG! U are having expertise in multiple areas like carpentry, climbing trees, biotechnology creating culture in sterile medium, and electric circuit creation how did you learn so many completly different subjects 😳

[@cultofsogga5863]

I love whay you're doing. Thank you. So easy and understandable!

[@robl3600]

He's done it again! Great vid

[@mehmetkaplankiran1165]

Brilliant.Thanks for sharing

[@pkfps3521]

man, this is art.

[@emeteriogomez3748]

This video exceeded my expectations by a lot!! Very interesting to see a laminar flowhood that flows vertically instead of horizontally. Subscribed!

[@konvertink]

Jeez man, this is fing nuts! Far out brother!

[@JeffEarls]

Fantastic, nice job. Looks delicious.