Organic Mushroom Farming and Mycoremediation

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What would it take to grow mushrooms in space? How can mushroom cultivation help manage invasive species like kudzu and water hyacinth, reducing reliance on herbicides? Is it feasible to create a low-cost mushroom-growing kit that provides high-quality protein and aids bioremediation after natural disasters? For over twenty years, mycology expert Tradd Cotter has explored these questions and conducted trials. In this work, he offers an in-depth look at organic mushroom cultivation practices, sharing the results of his research and practical applications for incorporating mushrooms into daily life—whether to help clean up industrial pollution or enjoy a Reishi-infused homebrew ale. The book guides readers through indoor and outdoor cultivation techniques, including integrating wood-chip beds with king stropharia, building "trenched rafts" with shiitake spawn, and producing oysters on spent coffee grounds or pasteurized sawdust. For those seeking self-sufficiency, Cotter covers lab techniques for generating spawn using low-cost alternatives. He also shares groundbreaking research on cultivating morels, training mycelium to respond to contaminants, and perpetuating spawn on cardboard without electricity. Readers will learn to make tinctures, powders, and mushroom-infused honey, as well as how to grow mushrooms on old denim jeans. This resource is ideal for those wanting to grow mushrooms organically, encouraging innovative thinki