Can you grow mushrooms from wild fungi? It's simpler than you think.

Gardening · Published 3 November 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: This video shows how to make mushroom spawn from wild oyster mushrooms. It's a hands-on way to learn about fungi and their growth process, using only what you find in the wild.

The video demonstrates a simple method for creating mushroom spawn using wild oyster mushrooms. It explains how to collect and prepare the spores, and how to cultivate them in a suitable medium. While the resulting spawn may not be as vigorous as commercially produced spawn, it's an excellent way to understand the basics of mushroom cultivation and the role of fungi in the ecosystem.

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