This full-day, hands-on masterclass at Kyla Park Hall is ideal for beginners eager to cultivate gourmet and medicinal mushrooms at home. Guided by Mickey and Amy Pascoe, leading Australian experts in the cultivation of gourmet mushrooms and founders of Little Acre Gourmet Mushrooms, participants will gain the knowledge and skills needed to successfully grow their own mushrooms. With extensive commercial growing experience, Mickey and Amy bring a wealth of expertise and practical advice to help you start growing a bounty of different mushrooms.
Who is this workshop for?
● First-time growers and complete beginners.
● Suitable for anyone interested in mushroom cultivation.
● Anyone interested in starting a small mushroom enterprise looking for foundational knowledge.
What do you take home?
● A DIY Mushroom Mini Farm bucket that you make yourself on the day PLUS a Mini Farm refill pack so you can repeat the process at home.
● Enrolment into our Online Mushroom Masterclass which includes: 20+ in-depth videos (over three hours of video content), downloads and resources, and online discussion boards.
What will you learn?
1. Deep Dive into the Wonderful World of Fungi:
● Explore fungi biology and ecology.
● Unearth the secret lives of fungi.
● What fungi can we grow at home?
2. Mushroom Cultivation – What Can We Grow and How?
Explore methods for at-home mushroom growing:
● Mushroom growing in bags
● Mushroom growing in reusable buckets
● Mushroom garden beds
We share our expert tips and tricks for a multitude of different species including:
● Oyster mushrooms
● Reishi
● Lion's Mane
● Chestnuts
● Shiitake
● Wine Caps
We demonstrate:
● What substrates and nutrients to use
● How to use recycled materials to grow mushrooms
● Pasteurisation vs Sterilisation techniques
● The best ways to harvest your mushrooms
● How to build your own mushroom fruiting chamber
3. Make Your Own Mini Farm:
● Engage in a hands-on session to create your own Mushroom Mini Farm bucket to take home.
● Receive a Mini Farm refill pack to repeat the process at home.
4. Growing Set-ups, Gadgets, and Resources to Level Up:
● Learn how to fruit your newly made Mini Farm.
● Discover recommended gear to advance your mushroom growing and automate your setup.
● Access additional resources and take-home goodies.
By the end of this workshop, you'll have a solid foundation in mushroom cultivation and the confidence to start growing a multitude of mushroom species at home.
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