Low-Tech Mushroom Cultivation Workshop with Jordan Weiss
Sun, Sep 22
|Portland
Learn how to grow gourmet and medicinal mushrooms on woodchips using low-cost, sustainable methods with mushroom expert Jordan Weiss on Sunday, September 22!
Time & Location
Sep 22, 2024, 7:30 PM
Portland, 4033 SE Milwaukie Ave Apt A, Portland, OR 97202, USA
Guests
About the event
Join us on Sunday, September 22, for a practical demonstration on low-cost mushroom cultivation with mushroom expert Jordan Weiss. This workshop will introduce you to sustainable, low-tech methods for growing gourmet and medicinal mushrooms on woodchips using Practically Free Resources (PFRs). Whether you're new to mushroom cultivation or looking to refine your skills, you'll gain valuable insights into:
Sourcing and Identifying Woodchips: Learn how to find and select the best woodchips for mushroom cultivation, often available for free or at a low cost.
Exploring Mushroom Varieties: Discover which types of mushrooms thrive on woodchips, from gourmet varieties like shiitakes to medicinal options.
Creating Mother Patches: Master the technique of creating 'Mother Patches'—the foundation for expanding your mushroom-growing efforts sustainably and efficiently.
About the Instructor: Jordan Weiss
Jordan Weiss's fascination with mushrooms began in 1978 after reading Paul Stamets' first book, Psilocybe Mushrooms and Their Allies. This initial spark led him…