Grow Lion's Mane and other mushrooms in your Home Kitchen - Class 2

🍄 Grow Your Own: Mushroom Cultivation with Liquid Culture

From Spore to Spawn — Learn the Science Behind Growing Edible & Medicinal Mushrooms

Whether you've been curious about growing your own mushrooms or you're ready to take your cultivation skills to the next level, this hands-on class is your gateway into the fascinating world of fungal cultivation.

What You'll Learn

In this immersive, beginner-friendly workshop, you'll gain real, practical skills you can take home and use immediately:

• Sourcing Liquid Culture — Learn what liquid culture is, how to evaluate reputable vendors, what strains are best for beginners, and what to look for when ordering online.
• Sterile Technique — The #1 reason mushroom grows fail is contamination. We'll teach you the sanitary protocols used by professional cultivators: how to work in a clean environment, use a still air box, handle syringes, and minimize contamination risk at every step.
• Inoculating Grain Spawn — You'll practice injecting liquid culture directly into sterilized grain jars — the critical step that gets your mycelium colonizing and growing.
• Expanding Your Culture — Learn how to transfer and multiply your liquid culture so one syringe becomes many, saving you money and giving you a reliable long-term supply.

Everything Is Provided

No need to bring anything — we've got you covered. All participants receive:

✅ Sterilized grain jars ready for inoculation ✅ Liquid culture syringes ✅ Gloves, alcohol, and sanitation supplies ✅ All tools and equipment needed for the workshop

Just bring your enthusiasm and a notebook!

Who Is This Class For?

This class is perfect for:

• Complete beginners who want a solid, science-backed foundation
• Home gardeners and foragers curious about fungi
• Anyone who's tried growing mushrooms before and struggled with contamination
• Wellness enthusiasts interested in growing their own functional mushrooms

No prior experience needed — just curiosity.

Why Learn Cultivation?

Growing your own mushrooms is one of the most rewarding skills you can develop. It's sustainable, cost-effective, and gives you access to fresh gourmet and other varieties rarely found in stores — like lion's mane, oyster, shiitake, and more. Once you understand the fundamentals, the possibilities are endless.

🕐 Space is limited — we keep class sizes small to ensure everyone gets hands-on time and personalized guidance.

Secure your spot today and start your cultivation journey!

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Circuit Launch, 8000 Edgewater Drive, Oakland, United States

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