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In this episode of the Curative Mushrooms podcast, host Oliver Carlin delves into the critical importance of substrates as the food for mushrooms. Reflecting on his own trials and errors, Oliver shares insights on the significance of choosing the right ingredients, the correct hydration levels, and the essential elements required for successful mushroom cultivation. By focusing on the role of substrates in providing a conducive environment for mushroom growth, Oliver navigates the challenges of stalled bags and emphasizes the necessary adjustments to ensure optimal results.
Oliver recounts his journey of discovery, collaborating with advanced cultivators, and honing his substrate recipes to achieve remarkable growth outcomes. By shifting the focus from manure-based substrates to a combination of oats and CBG (coco coir, vermiculite, gypsum), Oliver uncovers a simple yet effective solution for cultivating thriving mushrooms. Through this episode, listeners gain valuable insights into the nuances of field capacity, proper substrate preparation, and the symbiotic relationship between mushrooms and their food source.
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In this illuminating episode of Curative Mushrooms, host Oliver Carlin dives deep into the critical importance of sterilization in mushroom cultivation. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned mycologist, understanding sterilization can be the difference between success and failure in your mushroom-growing endeavors. Oliver unpacks his personal journey, sharing his experiences and insights to help you avoid common pitfalls and achieve consistent results.
Oliver emphasizes the necessity of proper sterilization techniques, explaining the role of still air boxes, 70% alcohol, and sterile equipment in home mushroom cultivation. This episode is packed with practical tips and step-by-step guidance to ensure that your grow bags remain contamination-free. Stay tuned as Oliver seamlessly weaves through various methods, the science behind them, and why they are essential for successful mushroom cultivation.
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Mushrooms captivate with their elusive nature and potent medicinal qualities, yet cultivating and identifying the right kind isn't a walk in the woodland. From wild foraging dilemmas to cultivation conundrums, understanding mushroom genetics plays a pivotal role in their successful propagation. In this deep dive into a mushroom aficionado's insights, we unravel the complex world of mushroom spores and how to maneuver it for maximum yield, quality, and safety.
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Learn how to create a budget fruiting chamber for growing mushrooms at home in this episode of the Curative Mushroom podcast. Host Oliver Carlin discusses the importance of maintaining the right humidity levels for successful mushroom growth and shares his personal experiences with different types of fruiting chambers. Discover the key factors to consider when choosing a fruiting chamber and how to adapt it to your specific climate. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced grower, this episode provides valuable insights for optimizing your mushroom cultivation.
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Learn how to successfully inject a grow bag with a mushroom spore syringe without contamination in this episode of Curative Mushrooms. Oliver shares his four-year journey of trial and error, providing valuable tips and tricks for achieving a 90% success rate. Discover the importance of testing your spore syringe, the proper technique for injecting the bag, and the ideal temperature and humidity levels for successful mushroom cultivation. Whether you're a beginner or experienced grower, this episode will help you master the injection process and grow your own delicious mushrooms at home.
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Mushroom cultivation is an intriguing hobby that many enthusiasts are keen to explore. The excitement that comes with growing your own happy mushrooms at home can be dampened by the challenge of contamination. In this expert guide, let's dive into the precise art of contamination-free mushroom cultivation and how embracing simple yet sophisticated methods like using agar can lead to successful and sustainable home mushroom gardens.
Agar dishes, as Oliver Carlin explains, are “a small, little three-inch dish petri dish,” which is central to overcoming the complexities of mushroom cultivation for beginners. These dishes serve as a medium to test the purity and potential of spore syringes supplied by vendors. “What we ended up figuring out was, okay, we need a way to test this spore syringe from the vendor," Oliver shares, revealing how he resolved the issues of potential contamination and vendor reliability.
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The art of mushroom cultivation is evolving, and as Oliver Carlin vividly describes in the recent episode of the Curated Mushrooms podcast, a major hurdle for home growers has just been cleared. "We answered that. We gave you the spawn box, the incubation chamber. Bam. Done," says Oliver. This new "device" he teasingly introduces promises to tackle the challenge of maintaining optimal fruiting temperatures while ensuring sufficient light—an issue that has traditionally compelled growers to reserve entire rooms at stable temperatures, a costly and impractical feat for many.
This innovative solution, which combines incubation and fruiting capabilities into one affordable unit, serves as the epitome of mushroom growing made simple. As Oliver excitingly reveals, "it's going to solve so many people's problems," allowing even the most space- and resource-constrained individuals the joy of mushroom cultivation at home.
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In this episode, Oliver demonstrates the simplest fruiting methods, including injecting a grow bag, mixing a grow bag, and bringing a bag to fruiting conditions. Its Part 3 of the Happy Mushroom Growers Challenge! Discover how to identify a quality spore syringe, maintain humidity, and achieve successful mushroom growth. Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand your knowledge, this episode offers valuable insights for all mushroom enthusiasts.
Mushrooms, with their unique shapes, sizes, and colors, have captivated the curiosity of many. Beyond their fascinating aesthetics and gourmet appeal, they hold potent medicinal properties that can benefit well-being. However, for novices in the mycological world, starting the journey of cultivation and identification can be daunting. The anxiety over mistaking a beneficial mushroom for a toxic one is palpable, and understanding the nuances of home cultivation requires guidance. Fortunately, mushroom enthusiasts need not traverse this path alone.
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Happy Mushroom Growers Challenge Part 2! On this episode of the Curative Mushrooms podcast, Join Oliver Carlin as he guides beginners through the process of growing their own happy mushrooms at home with week 2 of the Happy Mushroom Growers challenge. Oliver demonstrates the simplest methods for injecting a grow bag, mixing a grow bag, and bringing a bag to fruiting conditions. Whether you're just starting out or your mushrooms to fruit, there's something to learn for everyone. Discover how easy and rewarding it can be to grow your own medicinal mushrooms. Happy Growing!
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Learn how to grow happy mushrooms with the 30-day challenge! Mushrooms hold a treasure trove of medicinal properties and culinary delights, but the journey from spore to plate is often shrouded in mystery. Today Oliver demystifies this journey, providing invaluable insights for aspiring mycologists and culinary enthusiasts alike. In his podcast, Carlin addresses the challenges of mushroom identification, cultivation, and utilization, offering a unique blend of scientific knowledge and practical advice.
Contamination is a persistent threat in mushroom cultivation, and we discuss its potential to derail the entire growing process. He advocates for agar testing as a firm line of defense against contaminants, describing its role in verifying the purity of spore syringes. Listeners are advised to observe the agar for any signs of contamination, such as the dreaded green trichoderma, signifying the need for caution and possibly the disposal of compromised materials.
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Mushrooms have long been revered for their medicinal properties, supplying a plethora of health benefits that range from boosting the immune system to potential cognitive enhancements. But for aspiring mycologists and health enthusiasts alike, there lies the insurmountable challenge of correctly identifying, growing, and utilizing these powerful fungi without the risk of poisoning or the hassle of sifting through complex information.
This episode of the 'Curative Mushrooms' podcast sheds light on these conundrums, offering valuable insights into the world of mushrooms from cultivation to the final harvest. The magic of mycelium, the vegetative part of a fungus, is its silent and steadfast growth, leading to the much-anticipated fruiting stage. As Carlin vividly details, "It’s going to take another few weeks, sometimes shorter, to get to the finish line," and adds the intriguing detail that mushrooms start off microscopic and grow through various stages until they are ready to fruit.
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To cultivate mushrooms successfully, one must start with the right supplies—sterilized grow bags and pure genetics. Oliver emphasizes the necessity of verifying your grow bag's quality by observing it over several days. In this episode of the Curative Mushroom podcast, we discuss the most important step in growing your own mushrooms at home: injecting the spore syringe into the grow bag.
Oliver emphasizes the importance of testing the grow bag and spore syringe for contamination, and provides tips for creating a sterile environment. By following these practices, listeners can increase their chances of success in growing their own mushrooms. Tune in to learn more about the process and ensure a successful harvest. Learn how to examine the quality of your mushroom grow bags and spore syringes to ensure a contaminant-free starting point for cultivation.
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So the big question is this, with over 10,000 different species of mushrooms, how do people who want to benefit from their various medicinal properties accurately identify them in the wild, grow them at home, or make them taste delicious without having to reach confusing medical reports and possibly eating a poisonous lookalike by mistake?
In this episode of the Curative Mushrooms podcast, host Oliver Carlin discusses the importance of sourcing the right supplies for growing mushrooms at home. He shares his own experiences and insights into finding the best substrates and nutrients for successful mushroom cultivation. Oliver also teases a special technique for testing the viability and cleanliness of spore syringes before injecting them into grow bags. Tune in to learn how to ensure your mushroom-growing journey starts off on the right foot.
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Today Oliver Carlin launches Season Three of the Curative Mushrooms podcast centered on home mushroom cultivation ease. Expressing optimism about mushrooms' versatile healing potential, Oliver underscores their effectiveness in alleviating various conditions. Oliver shares some personal stories emphasizing their impact on mental health issues, addiction, and speech impediments.
In this episode we acknowledge the confusion and misinformation surrounding mushrooms. Oliver refers to clinical studies from John Hopkins and testimonials from high-performing individuals as evidence of their benefits and much more.
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Step into the world of psychedelics and community-building with this immersive episode hosted by Oliver Carlin...
In today's deep dive, he engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Patrick Moher, the forward-thinking president of Microdose. Together, they unravel the intricate dynamics of creating and nurturing communities in the psychedelic space, highlighting the importance of belonging, leadership, and shared visions...
With the endorsement and involvement of renowned figures like Paul Stamets and Mike Tyson, Patrick's endeavors are more than just events—they're movements. They're shaping the future of psychedelic leadership, fostering a culture of understanding, and illuminating the profound connections between the mind, mushrooms, and mental well-being...
For listeners who are curious about their role in this world, those who dream of leading communities, or anyone captivated by the potential of psychedelics to transform lives, this episode promises a rich blend of stories, insights, and inspiration.
And as a special highlight, if you're looking to experience the magic firsthand, don't miss the opportunity to attend the upcoming Microdose event from 9th to 11th November in the vibrant city of Miami. It promises to be a gathering of minds, leaders, and enthusiasts, all converging for a shared purpose.
Dive into this episode now and embark on a journey of self discovery!
You can learn more about Patrick and the vent coming up next month by going to the link below:
https://wonderlandconference.com/tickets?coupon-code=OLIVERC20At Curative Mushrooms, we help sad people improve their mental health by growing happy mushrooms at home using a simple All-In-One grow kit without needing any expensive equipment or complicated instructions...
By The way...If you would like to overcome things like depression, PTSD, anxiety and even gain a new found love for yourself and everyone around you naturally without using 'man-made' medicine, then check this out:
https://offer.curativemushrooms.com?sl=poddespm1103
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Kyle Garrone from Far West Fungi is join Oliver on the Curative Mushrooms podcast to talk about growing mushrooms for business...
If you are interested in learning more about growing edible mushrooms and making money doing it...
Then you will wan to listen to this episode now...
The Garrone family is passionate about edible fungi...
For more than 35 years we've been dedicated to the growing, distribution and marketing of organic specialty mushrooms...
When you’re in the San Francisco Bay Area, you’ll find great fresh fungi and a full line of quality products at their retail stores and at farmer's markets throughout the region...
Shop from anywhere at their online store as well below:
https://farwestfungi.com/collections/all
At Curative Mushrooms, we help sad people improve their mental health by growing happy mushrooms at home using a simple All-In-One grow kit without needing any expensive equipment or complicated instructions...
By The way...If you would like to overcome things like depression, PTSD, anxiety and even gain a new found love for yourself and everyone around you naturally without using 'man-made' medicine, then check this out:
https://offer.curativemushrooms.com?sl=poddesfwf1007
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In this episode Clayton Farris joins Oliver on the Curative Mushrooms podcast to talk about his experience with mushrooms...
Clayton is an award winning actor who has been in over 30 movies. Until that last couple years he has never really used any types of 'drugs'...
After his 1st experience with mushrooms it completely changed his life and helped him to over come things like OCD permanently...
And how the mushrooms continue to help him through microdosing to continue to improve his mental health every day.
You can learn more about Clayton Farris at the following URL:
https://www.instagram.com/Claytonfarris/
Also, at Curative Mushrooms, we help sad people improve their mental health by growing happy mushrooms at home using a simple All-In-One grow kit without needing any expensive equipment or complicated instructions...By The way... If you would like to overcome things like depression, PTSD, anxiety and even gain a new found love for yourself and everyone around you naturally without using 'man-made' medicine, then check this out:https://offer.curativemushrooms.com/?sl=podcf1006
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In this episode of the Curative Mushrooms podcast Oliver meets with Gary Heferle who is the founder at Fresh From The Farm Fungi...
Gary's background stems from working with genetics and tissue samples in the Cannibas space...
About 5 years ago he transitioned over the the Mushroom Growing space where he has sold over 20,000 pounds of mushrooms at the local farmers market in Denver, CO...
Also he has a book and YouTube channel where he has helps over 2 million people learn to start their own mushroom growing farms...
Check out the episode now so you can also learn to make money growing mushrooms for the farmers markets too...
Also, at Curative Mushrooms, we help sad people improve their mental health by growing happy mushrooms at home using a simple All-In-One grow kit without needing any expensive equipment or complicated instructions...By The way...If you would like to overcome things like depression, PTSD, anxiety and even gain a new found love for yourself and everyone around you naturally without using 'man-made' medicine, then check this out:https://offer.curativemushrooms.com/?sl=fffpod0921@FreshfromtheFarmFungi
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Andrew Reed from Mossy Creek Mushrooms joined Oliver at Curative Mushrooms in the studio to talk about what it's like to be a full time mushroom farmer...Mossy Creek Mushrooms is a small gourmet mushroom farm located in Jefferson City, near Knoxville, Tennessee...On their mushroom farm they produce hundreds of pounds of gourmet mushroom clusters each month for restaurants...And they producing liquid culture for multiple strains of gourmet mushrooms for people to buy...On their YouTube Channel they educate people on growing techniques, tips, on mycelium, liquid cultures, spores and spawn for growing gourmet mushrooms for profit...You can learn more about Mossy Creek Mushrooms on their website at the link below:https://www.mossycreekmushrooms.comAt Curative Mushrooms, we help sad people improve their mental health by growing happy mushrooms at home using a simple All-In-One grow kit without needing any expensive equipment or complicated instructions...By The way...If you would like to overcome things like depression, PTSD, anxiety and even gain a new found love for yourself and everyone around you naturally without using 'man-made' medicine, then check this out:https://offer.curativemushrooms.com/?sl=mossypod0905@mossycreekmushrooms4675
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In this episode of the Curative Mushrooms podcast Mark Coleman joins Oliver to talk about how mushrooms have helped him...Mark Coleman is an American retired mixed martial artists, professional wrestler and amateur wrestler....He was the UFC 10 and UFC 11 tournament champion, with the first UFC Heavyweight Champion, the Pride Fighting Championships 2000 Open Weight Grand Prix champion. At UFC 82 Coleman was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame.
You can learn more about Mark Coleman at the following link:https://www.instagram.com/markdcoleman/Also, at Curative Mushrooms, we help sad people improve their mental health by growing happy mushrooms at home using a simple All-In-One grow kit without needing any expensive equipment or complicated instructions.By The way...If you would like to overcome things like depression, PTSD, anxiety and even gain a new found love for yourself and everyone around you naturally without using 'man-made' medicine, then check this out:https://offer.curativemushrooms.com/?sl=podcoleman0824
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