Heat and humidity are more than just uncomfortable; they’re silent killers when it comes to spore preservation. If you’re not sure how to store...
How to Store Mushroom Spores During Summer: Heat, Humidity, and Protection Tips
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The Ultimate Mushroom Spore Storage Guide for Collectors and Researchers
Whether you're a casual enthusiast or a serious researcher, your spores are valuable, scientifically, historically, and financially. Preserving that...
Your Guide to Mushroom Spores Online: Choosing Between Syringes, Prints, and Swabs
If you're looking to buy mushroom spores online, you've probably noticed that they come in several different formats: spore syringes, spore prints,...
From Spores to Legends: A Deep Dive Into Mushroom Strain History
Not all legends grow wild. Some spark under blacklights in basements, passed from friend to friend in ziplock bags. They're often known only by a...
How to Start a Microscopy Journal: Track Your Spore Research Like a Pro
There’s something transformative about keeping a microscopy journal. It turns a moment of observation under the microscope into a long-term practice...
Inside the Genetic Vault: Discover Our Genetic Mushroom Spores Collection
Behind every drop of solution and every square of foil lies a hidden world of genetic mushroom spores. This is a world where lineage, stability, and...
Microscopy Spores 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Observing Fungi Up Close
There’s something undeniably magical about the first time you peer through a lens and witness microscopy spores: tiny, otherworldly structures...
Understanding Legal Mushroom Spores in the U.S.: State Laws & Safe Shopping
If you’ve ever wondered about legal mushroom spores and where they stand in the eyes of U.S. law, you’re not alone. There is a growing interest in...
Speaking at Fungi Academy: A Personal Journey Into Global Mycology Education
We’re living in a golden era of global mycology education, where fascination with fungi is spreading faster than ever. From kitchen grow kits to...
Deadly Lookalikes: How to Tell the Difference Between Morels and False Morels
Spring in the Midwest brings a sense of awakening—budding trees, thawed soil, and the irresistible call of the woods. For many foragers, this season...
Reishi Mushroom Benefits: What Science, Tradition, and Foraging Tell Us
Few mushrooms capture the imagination quite like reishi. Celebrated for both its medicinal potential and sculptural beauty, reishi mushrooms have...
Rare Spores: Uncovering the Lore of Golden Halo, Tosohatchee, and Rusty White
Beyond familiar names like B+ and Golden Teacher lies a world of rare spores. These are genetic treasures with rich histories, unique morphologies,...
How to Use a Spore Syringe for Microscopy: A Beginner’s Walkthrough
Using a spore syringe for microscopy is one of the simplest and most rewarding ways to begin exploring the hidden world of fungi. Through the lens...
What Is Bicycle Day? 3 Reasons This Psychedelic Holiday Still Matters
Some moments in history are so unexpected, they feel like fiction. A single decision, a brief ride home, and the world shifts. That’s what happened...
The Best Mushroom Spores for Research: Why Genetic Resilience Matters More Than You Think
When most people think of mushrooms, they picture the fruiting bodies we see above ground. You know those familiar caps and stems popping out of the...