The Essential Guide to Cultivating Mushrooms: Simple and Advanced Techniques for Growing Shiitake, Oyster, Lion's Mane, and Maitake Mushrooms at Home Paperback – August 12, 2014

I was getting frustrated listening to all of the conflicting suggestions on social media. This book answered most of my questions. It is a very easy read with nice illustrations. I highly recommend this book.

Very easy to read and understandGives you a good general knowledge to grow on

This book is easy to read & understand. Most of the recipes & instructions are good, but some of them don't quite work like he says they will. I do think it is still a great book for beginners b/c it gives ideas of alternative grains & substrates that are easier to find & cheaper than some of the traditional ones. He also gives instructions for people who are just starting out & can't afford all the expensive equipment, like he tells how to make a glove box to use for a sterile environment for innoculation instead of an expensive flow hood. I refer to this book a lot while experimenting w/ growing mushrooms.

A fantastic book for first time cultivators. It's an easy read, has great step-by-step tutorials with pictures, and contains a wealth of knowledge. I've already recommended this book to several others as it has assisted me extraordinarily in my mushroom cultivation pursuits!There have been a few times where I've needed to delve a little deeper into certain methods explained in this book but I give it 5 out of 5 stars! Thanks for a great guidebook!

This is simply the best book on cultivating mushrooms that I have ever read.The book does a fine job of providing enough science and horticulture to answer the "why" questions the reader has, but it is also fun to read.The tone of the book is conversational, and it is full of useful diagrams and illustrations.The book takes you from the complete novice stage up through a thriving industrial partner.Well done!

This book covers the basics of mushroom cultivation in a clear and accessible way, with thorough photographic illustrations. It's a great starter volume for anyone who might be interested in advancing beyond the prepared kits (or is wondering what to do with the leftover spawn after the kit has finished fruiting). The printing and paper quality feel good, the book is a nice intermediate size. For a book of technical instructions I actually found it quite enjoyable to read.

I just got into the hobby of mushroom cultivation and this book was SO helpful! It explains the basics for people with little to no prior knowledge, but offers plenty of tips and information, including some advanced techniques as well. I absolutely recommend this guide.

This is a superb book for those looking to move up a level in cultivation - it is arranged progressively, with very clear instructions and images.