Sat, Oct 12
|Governmental Building (2nd Floor/Oak Rm)
Learn How to Grow Mushrooms: Understanding the Basics of Cultivation
Time & Location
Oct 12, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Governmental Building (2nd Floor/Oak Rm), 6820 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, Dallas, TX 75230, USA
Guests
About the event
Explore Mushroom Cultivation with the North Texas Mycological Association!
Are you fascinated by the world of mushrooms and eager to start growing your own? Join us for an engaging and informative class led by NTMA President Sebastian Tabibi, where you'll learn the essentials of mushroom cultivation and embark on a new, exciting hobby from the comfort of your own home!
In this comprehensive session, you'll discover:
Necessary Materials: What you need to start growing mushrooms, from basic supplies to specialized tools.
Grain Preparation and Sterilization: Key techniques for preparing and sterilizing grain to ensure a successful cultivation process.
Pasteurizing Substrate: Learn how to kill off harmful microorganisms and bacteria while saving good microbes.
Inoculation Techniques: How to properly inoculate your substrates while minimizing the risk of contamination.
Mushroom Cloning with Agar: Methods for cloning mushrooms using agar plates for diverse and robust cultivation.
Cultivation Terminology: Essential terms and concepts to help you understand the mushroom-growing process.
Understanding Substrates: Insights into different substrates and their role in successful mushroom growth.
After the presentation, stay for a lively Q&A session that will address your questions and provide you with expert advice. Plus, attendees will receive microtubes containing several gourmet mushroom species from our culture bank to kickstart your home cultivation journey!
Don’t miss this chance to delve into the world of mushroom cultivation and take home the tools to start your own mushroom-growing adventure. Reserve your spot today and get ready to cultivate your passion for mushrooms with the North Texas Mycological Association!
We have recently made our in-person classes FREE for members and only $10 per person for non-members. All of our classes are hybrid presentations, broadcasted over Zoom or available in-person at the AgriLife Extension Services building in North Dallas. We hold our classes every second Saturday of the month from 10am-12pm at the Oak Room on the 2nd floor of the Governmental building located at 6820 Lyndon B. Johnson Fwy, Dallas, TX 75230 (follow our signs).
If you have any questions or concerns, please send us an email at contact@northtexasmycology.org.