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The Mushroom Grower: A Marriage Between Science and Art by Michael Crowe
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The Mushroom Grower

A Marriage Between Science and Art

by Michael Crowe

Nearly 20 years of hands-on cultivation expertise in one comprehensive guide. 28 chapters, 200+ photos, 30 recipes — from hobby grower to commercial scale.

28Chapters
200+Photos
30Recipes
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Substrate Sterilization - The Complete Guide by Michael Crowe
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Master Sterilization

The techniques we use at our Phoenix facility to grow contamination-free mushrooms. From beginner pressure cookers to commercial-scale atmospheric steam.

Sterilization vs. Pasteurization
Atmospheric Steam Sterilization
Pressure Sterilization Methods
Equipment Guide ($200 to Commercial)
Temperature & Time Parameters
Contamination Identification
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Scaling Your Operation
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FEATURED SPECIES

The Brain Mushroom

Lion's Mane

Discover the incredible cognitive benefits and delicate seafood-like flavor of Hericium erinaceus.

LAB TECHNIQUES

Living Mycelium Solutions

Liquid Culture

Explore our premium liquid cultures - the fastest way to inoculate grain spawn with vigorous, clean mycelium.

PRODUCTION

From Culture to Colonization

Spawn Production

Learn to create high-quality grain spawn that colonizes quickly and produces abundant harvests.

CULTIVATION

Where the Magic Happens

Fruiting Chamber

Optimal fruiting conditions are key to abundant harvests. Learn to create the perfect environment for your mushrooms.

GOURMET

The Umami King

Shiitake

Rich, earthy, and packed with immune-boosting compounds. A culinary essential for every kitchen.

FUNCTIONAL

The Mushroom of Immortality

Reishi

Ancient wisdom meets modern science. Explore the adaptogenic power of Ganoderma lucidum.

Michael Crowe holding a massive shiitake mushroom cluster at Southwest Mushrooms

Our Story

Meet Michael Crowe

My mushroom journey began in 2006, growing in a small bedroom at my grandma's house. What started as curiosity has become a lifelong passion. Southwest Mushrooms has grown into a thriving family operation.

Every product we sell comes from real cultivation knowledge - not just theory, but hands-on experience solving the same problems you'll face.

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Phoenix, ArizonaFamily-run since 2017
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