Mushrooms: cultivated mycelium

Understanding the different growing methods

Easy-to-grow mushrooms: growing on substrate

For beginners. Species such as oyster mushrooms, shiitake and black mushrooms are known as saprophytes. They grow on decomposing organic matter such as straw or wood. This method is ideal for beginners, as it allows quick results, both indoors and outdoors.

Woodland mushrooms: growing in a natural setting

For the long term. Porcini, chanterelles and truffles work differently: they live in symbiosis with trees. Growing them requires a suitable environment and fits into a natural garden or forest garden approach. It takes longer, but is sustainable.

Species between the two approaches

For experimenting. Some varieties, such as morels and mousserons, fall between these two methods. They require a good understanding of their habitat and offer a more experimental approach to growing.

Which method should you choose?

• Beginner → start with growing on substrate (oyster mushrooms, shiitake)
• Indoor growing → choose saprophytic species
• Outdoor project → explore woodland mushrooms
• Enthusiast → experiment with species between the two approaches

Why grow your own mushrooms?

Growing your own mushrooms brings you back to production that is natural, local and under your control. You control the substrate, growing conditions and quality of the final product, while discovering a fascinating world of living organisms and soil.

Each product page provides precise details of the growing conditions, recommended growing materials and characteristics of each species.

Discover our mycelium and solutions suited to each type of growing below.

Go further: our complete guides

Whether you are a beginner or an enthusiast, we have written detailed guides to help you at every stage of growing your mushrooms.

Getting started the easy way

• How to grow mushrooms at home — the complete process, from preparation to harvest.
• Getting the best from your growing kit — practical tips for a successful first attempt.

Growing woodland mushrooms

• Morels, truffles and porcini — the complete guide to rare species.
• Woodland mushrooms at home — porcini, chanterelles and black trumpets in the garden.

Understanding mycelium

• Everything you need to know about mycelium — storage, harvesting and varieties.

Our guides, species by species

• Yellow chanterelle — a complete growing guide.
• Penny bun — a complete growing guide.
• Morels — a complete growing guide.

These guides take you step by step through how mycelium works, preparing your ground and maximising your chances of long-term success.