Cultivation

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successful spawn run in substrate
Successful spawn run in substrate. Photo by Nick Frillman

Specialty and gourmet mushrooms can be grown on many different substrates in many different ways. Whether they are grown on fruiting blocks, hardwood logs, or in cultivated beds, Illinois Extension has the information you need on these diverse and interesting mushroom growing practices.

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College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

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