mushroom-cultivation
About
This skill provides guidance for cultivating edible and medicinal mushrooms like oyster and shiitake, covering the full process from substrate preparation to harvest. It's designed for developers seeking a reliable, safe supply of fresh mushrooms or exploring mycelial ecology through hands-on practice. The instructions include key techniques for inoculation, fruiting chamber management, and maximizing successive flushes.
Quick Install
Claude Code
Recommendednpx skills add pjt222/agent-almanac -a claude-code/plugin add https://github.com/pjt222/agent-almanacgit clone https://github.com/pjt222/agent-almanac.git ~/.claude/skills/mushroom-cultivationCopy and paste this command in Claude Code to install this skill
Documentation
育菌
家培食菌、藥菌:自種至實。
用
- 欲食菌而避野採之險
- 室內外有適地
- 欲試諸種與基
- 須恆有鮮菌(食/藥)
- 探菌絲生態
入
- 必:菌種(穀種、屑種、栓種,自良源)
- 必:基料(稈、硬木屑、原木、補屑)
- 可:壓鍋(殺/巴)
- 可:器皿(袋、桶、原木)
- 可:噴瓶+濕度計
- 可:溫度計
行
一:擇種
依環境+經驗:
Beginner-Friendly Species:
+--------------------+------------------+------------------+------------------+
| Species | Substrate | Temperature | Difficulty |
+--------------------+------------------+------------------+------------------+
| Oyster mushroom | Straw, coffee | 15-24C (60-75F) | Very easy |
| (Pleurotus spp.) | grounds, sawdust | | (most forgiving) |
+--------------------+------------------+------------------+------------------+
| Shiitake | Hardwood logs | 13-21C (55-70F) | Easy |
| (Lentinula edodes) | or sawdust blocks| | (outdoor logs) |
+--------------------+------------------+------------------+------------------+
| Lion's mane | Hardwood sawdust | 18-24C (65-75F) | Moderate |
| (Hericium | (supplemented) | | (needs humidity) |
| erinaceus) | | | |
+--------------------+------------------+------------------+------------------+
| Wine cap | Wood chips, | 10-27C (50-80F) | Easy |
| (Stropharia | straw mulch | | (outdoor beds) |
| rugosoannulata) | (outdoor beds) | | |
+--------------------+------------------+------------------+------------------+
Start with oyster mushrooms — they colonize fast, fruit reliably,
and tolerate imperfect conditions.
得: 種合環境、基料、經驗。
敗: 不定→始用藍平菇(Pleurotus ostreatus)+ 稈,最寬。
二:備基
基乃菌絲之糧,須潔以勝雜:
Substrate Preparation Methods:
PASTEURIZATION (for straw — easiest):
1. Chop straw to 2-4 inch lengths
2. Submerge in hot water (65-80C / 150-175F) for 60-90 minutes
3. Drain thoroughly — substrate should be moist but not dripping
(squeeze test: a firm squeeze produces a few drops, not a stream)
4. Cool to below 30C (85F) before inoculation
STERILIZATION (for supplemented sawdust — more reliable):
1. Mix hardwood sawdust with 10-20% wheat bran or soy hull
2. Hydrate to 60-65% moisture content
3. Fill into autoclavable bags with filter patches
4. Pressure cook at 15 PSI for 90-120 minutes
5. Cool completely before inoculation (overnight is safest)
COLD WATER LIME BATH (alternative pasteurization):
1. Dissolve hydrated lime (calcium hydroxide) in cold water
(approximately 1 cup per 50 gallons)
2. pH should reach 12+ (kills competitors without heat)
3. Soak straw for 12-18 hours
4. Drain and let excess water drip for 2-4 hours
5. pH will neutralize as the straw dries
得: 基潔(巴/殺)、濕適、回常溫。
敗: 接後生雜(首週現綠霉)→巴未足或環不潔→重始嚴巴。
三:接種
引種入基:
Inoculation Protocol:
1. Work in a clean environment: wash hands, clean surfaces, minimize airflow
(still air is better than a breeze carrying contaminants)
2. Spawn rate: 10-20% spawn by weight relative to wet substrate
(more spawn = faster colonization = less contamination risk)
3. Mix spawn thoroughly into the substrate (for bags/buckets)
OR layer spawn between substrate layers
4. Pack into growing container:
- Grow bags: fill loosely, fold and clip top
- 5-gallon buckets: drill 1/2" holes in sides (every 6 inches),
fill with inoculated substrate, cap loosely
- Logs: drill holes, insert plug spawn, seal with wax
5. Label with species, date, and substrate type
Hygiene Priorities:
- Clean hands and surfaces
- Minimize time substrate is exposed to open air
- Work quickly and confidently
- If you touch a contaminated surface, re-clean before continuing
得: 種勻散基中、置潔器、待孵。
敗: 7-10 日不見白絲→查溫(冷則緩)、濕(乾則阻)、種活否(陳種或熱損即死)。
四:孵
絲行於基中:
Incubation Conditions:
+--------------------+------------------------------------------+
| Parameter | Target |
+--------------------+------------------------------------------+
| Temperature | Species-specific (generally 20-25C / |
| | 68-77F for most species) |
+--------------------+------------------------------------------+
| Light | Dark or dim — direct light not needed |
| | during colonization |
+--------------------+------------------------------------------+
| Air exchange | Minimal — CO2 buildup is acceptable |
| | during colonization (loose lid is enough)|
+--------------------+------------------------------------------+
| Duration | 2-4 weeks (until substrate is fully |
| | white with mycelium) |
+--------------------+------------------------------------------+
| Monitoring | Check every 3-4 days for contamination |
| | (green, black, orange, or pink mold) |
+--------------------+------------------------------------------+
Contamination Response:
- Green mold (Trichoderma): most common competitor. If localized and
small, remove the contaminated area. If widespread, discard the
entire block/bag — Trichoderma wins once established.
- Black mold: discard immediately. Do not open indoors.
- Orange/pink: bacterial contamination from wet substrate. Discard.
得: 全行—基均白絲、有菌香。
敗: 半行+雜→敗賽→重始:增種率、嚴巴、淨技。
五:起實
引由生長轉實:
Fruiting Triggers:
1. Fresh air: increase air exchange (open container, fan nearby)
2. Light: indirect light for 12 hours/day (any spectrum works)
3. Temperature drop: reduce by 5-10C from incubation temperature
4. Humidity: maintain 85-95% relative humidity
- Mist 2-3 times daily
- Or use a fruiting chamber (plastic tub with perlite floor)
5. For bags: cut X-shaped slits where you want mushrooms to emerge
For buckets: mushrooms emerge from the drilled holes
Fruiting Chamber (Simple SGFC — Shotgun Fruiting Chamber):
- Large plastic storage tub (50-100L)
- Drill 1/4" holes every 2 inches on all 6 sides (including bottom and lid)
- 4-5 inch layer of wet perlite on the bottom
- Place colonized blocks/bags on a wire rack above the perlite
- Mist walls 2-3 times daily
- Fan fresh air in by waving the lid 2-3 times daily
得: 5-14 日內現原基(小針)。
敗: 兩週無針→查濕(最常因乾)、光(某種須光起針)、溫(過暖延針)。
六:採與續潮
Harvest Timing:
- Harvest just before or as the cap edges begin to flatten or turn upward
- For oysters: when the cap edges are still slightly curled downward
- For shiitake: when the cap is 70-80% open (partial veil still intact)
- For lion's mane: when spines are 0.5-1 cm long and still firm
Harvest Technique:
- Twist and pull gently at the base (preferred for most species)
- Or cut with a clean knife at the substrate surface
- Do not leave stumps that can rot and attract contamination
Successive Flushes:
- After harvesting, soak the block/bag in cold water for 12-24 hours
(rehydration triggers the next flush)
- Return to fruiting conditions
- Expect 2-4 flushes, each smaller than the last
- Total yield: approximately 25-50% of wet substrate weight
for oyster mushrooms over all flushes
得: 適時採鮮、續潮延產。
敗: 產微(小稀)→基耗或染→補基產豐。潮間現雜→塊命已盡→堆肥。
驗
- 種合環境與經驗
- 基經巴或殺
- 種率 10-20%(重)
- 接以淨技
- 全行後乃起實
- 實境(濕、溫、氣、光)保
- 適時採
- 續潮以再潤
忌
- 巴未足:敗之首因→首週現雜即此
- 種少:率低則行緩、雜得乘隙→守 10-20%
- 實時濕低:菌九成水、氣乾則原基夭→實時 < 80% 太低
- 無新氣:CO2 高生長莖小蓋→莖長則增氣
- 採遲:過熟散孢、儲短→宜早採
- 染慌:小斑非必死→隔離、除染、察、惟蔓延乃棄
參
fungi-identificationprepare-soil
GitHub Repository
Related Skills
executing-plans
DesignUse the executing-plans skill when you have a complete implementation plan to execute in controlled batches with review checkpoints. It loads and critically reviews the plan, then executes tasks in small batches (default 3 tasks) while reporting progress between each batch for architect review. This ensures systematic implementation with built-in quality control checkpoints.
requesting-code-review
DesignThis skill dispatches a code-reviewer subagent to analyze code changes against requirements before proceeding. It should be used after completing tasks, implementing major features, or before merging to main. The review helps catch issues early by comparing the current implementation with the original plan.
connect-mcp-server
DesignThis skill provides a comprehensive guide for developers to connect MCP servers to Claude Code using HTTP, stdio, or SSE transports. It covers installation, configuration, authentication, and security for integrating external services like GitHub, Notion, and custom APIs. Use it when setting up MCP integrations, configuring external tools, or working with Claude's Model Context Protocol.
web-cli-teleport
DesignThis skill helps developers choose between Claude Code Web and CLI interfaces based on task analysis, then enables seamless session teleportation between these environments. It optimizes workflow by managing session state and context when switching between web, CLI, or mobile. Use it for complex projects requiring different tools at various stages.
