Radek Tesár
15. 2. 2025
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Mushrooms in the Czech Republic often appear as a popular raw material in cooking. As administrative Czechs we have a close relationship with them and we like to collect them. But what if you tried to grow them directly at home, perhaps in the cellar? Read how to do it and enjoy fresh mushrooms throughout the year.
During the summer and autumn, Czechs are known for their passion for mushrooming. Most of us go to the woods and are looking for valuable catches, which then become part of our favorite meals. But what about the winter when mushrooms do not grow in our climate? At such times, of course, it is easiest to go to the supermarket and buy them.
But what if you could grow them yourself at home, perhaps in the cellar? Growing mushrooms in the cellar is not difficult at all. Just a little care, patience and suitable conditions, and you can enjoy fresh mushrooms throughout the year. In addition, at home grown mushrooms do not have to go through chemical treatment or fertilization, which is a great advantage for your health.
YouTube video to grow your own mushrooms in a pot with tomatoes at home can be found on the Šumava sponge channel:
Source: YouTube
What kinds of mushrooms to grow at home
Growing mushrooms at home offers a wide range of options. But it is true that you cannot grow common species that you are used to from our forests. Fortunately, this is no obstacle, because there are many other species that you can easily grow from the comfort of your home. The most accessible and simplest are mushrooms that can be grown at a temperature of about 10-13 ° C. They need approximately 4-6 weeks to grow up and ready to harvest.
Another popular type is Shiitake, which will be appreciated especially by lovers of Asian cuisine. Thanks to its distinctive taste, this sponge is a great accessory to many dishes. And for fans of exotic tastes? You can try to grow oyster oyster, which grows quickly and easily at temperatures around 18-24 ° C. This sponge is excellent, for example, for soups, pasta or various meat mixtures inspired by the Far East.
How to grow mushrooms in the cellar
But for proper mushroom growing at home, you need especially suitable conditions. Ideal is a cellar where you can easily check the temperature and humidity yourself. Mushrooms need light for their growth. In the cellar, where there is usually no daylight, you can replace it with a UV lamp. Good ventilation is also important to have air space for circulation.
Proper ventilation will prevent the occurrence of undesirable molds. It is also important to remember that temperature and humidity should be adapted to the type of fungi. Ideally, moisture should be around 95 %. Furthermore, each species needs its own substrate for proper growth to make the fruiting bodies an ideal size and maintain their taste.
Whatever you decide on any kind of mushrooms, don’t worry. Growing is not difficult, just a little effort and time. Once you create the right conditions, you will be able to enjoy fresh mushrooms throughout the year.
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