r/MushroomGrowers

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About r/MushroomGrowers

r/MushroomGrowers is a supportive community of amateurs and professionals from around the world collaborating on mushroom cultivation.

The community at a glance

r/MushroomGrowers is a Subreddit for Plant Enthusiasts with roughly 370K members. It has been around since 2015. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #3 in the Plants communities list.

Roughly 18K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Actives, Technique, and Contamination. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention liquid culture, grow kit, and substrate.

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Established 2015
370K Members

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Yearly: +18K members
Growth: +5.0% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2016: 3K members
  • 2017: 4K members
  • 2018: 9K members
  • 2019: 23K members
  • 2020: 89K members
  • 2021: 78K members
  • 2023: 108K members
  • 2024: 26K members
  • 2025: 18K members
  • 2026: 9K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 1K members
  • Aug: 1K members
  • Sep: 1K members
  • Oct: 1K members
  • Nov: 2K members
  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 1K members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 1K members
  • Jun: 901 members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    22 posts in the past month
    1. Gamma decay in 66 quart tubs [actives]
    2. [actives] Psilocybe ovoideocystidiata + beginner friendly DIY cultivation guide
    3. Agar update and appreciation post [actives]
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Gamma decay in 66 quart tubs [actives] · [actives] Psilocybe ovoideocystidiata + beginner friendly DIY cultivation guide · Agar update and appreciation post [actives]
    22
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. I feel defeated with PF Tek [actives]
    #2
    Pain & Anger
    I feel defeated with PF Tek [actives]
    1

Topics

  • Actives
    202 posts in the past month
    1. Psilocybe ovoideocystidiata “Ovoids” aka “River Teacher” [actives]
    2. My first ever harvest!🤩 [actives]
    3. Jar of Toque [actives]
    #1
    Actives
    Psilocybe ovoideocystidiata “Ovoids” aka “River Teacher” [actives] · My first ever harvest!🤩 [actives] · Jar of Toque [actives]
    202
  • Technique
    77 posts in the past month
    1. Agar to grain poopy style. This is a very in depth video on the procedures I take when I’m inoculating grain bags with agar. [technique]
    2. [technique] so happy, finished my setup
    3. Cleaning day at Galnut [technique]
    #2
    Technique
    Agar to grain poopy style. This is a very in depth video on the procedures I take when I’m inoculating grain bags with agar. [technique] · [technique] so happy, finished my setup · Cleaning day at Galnut [technique]
    77
  • Contamination
    64 posts in the past month
    1. Failure is just an opportunity to learn [contamination]
    2. Anybody had this happen before? [contamination]
    3. [contamination] Is my tub done?
    #3
    Contamination
    Failure is just an opportunity to learn [contamination] · Anybody had this happen before? [contamination] · [contamination] Is my tub done?
    64
  • Gourmet
    45 posts in the past month
    1. First Flush Off a 5 LB Block [gourmet]
    2. [gourmet] Save yourself the heartache and just inoculate your own plugs instead of hoping NorthSpore will ensure good ones.
    3. Silky Rose Gill [gourmet]
    #4
    Gourmet
    First Flush Off a 5 LB Block [gourmet] · [gourmet] Save yourself the heartache and just inoculate your own plugs instead of hoping NorthSpore will ensure good ones. · Silky Rose Gill [gourmet]
    45
  • Frustrating
    9 posts in the past month
    #5
    Frustrating
    9

Flair

  • Actives
    63 posts in the past month
    1. Gamma decay in 66 quart tubs [actives]
    2. Jar of Toque [actives]
    3. [Actives] I can finally ask a question! Has anyone seen this type of albino bluey vuitton?
    #1
    Actives
    Gamma decay in 66 quart tubs [actives] · Jar of Toque [actives] · [Actives] I can finally ask a question! Has anyone seen this type of albino bluey vuitton?
    63
  • actives
    23 posts in the past month
    1. [actives] 530 gram fruit - had to double check the weight on this one
    2. [actives] Ingeli 2nd flush
    3. [actives] Beautiful
    #2
    actives
    [actives] 530 gram fruit - had to double check the weight on this one · [actives] Ingeli 2nd flush · [actives] Beautiful
    23
  • Technique
    10 posts in the past month
    1. [Actives] Full Canopy Tek
    2. Agar to grain poopy style. This is a very in depth video on the procedures I take when I’m inoculating grain bags with agar. [technique]
    3. Agar update and appreciation post [actives]
    #3
    Technique
    [Actives] Full Canopy Tek · Agar to grain poopy style. This is a very in depth video on the procedures I take when I’m inoculating grain bags with agar. [technique] · Agar update and appreciation post [actives]
    10
  • gourmet
    9 posts in the past month
    1. [gourmet] Save yourself the heartache and just inoculate your own plugs instead of hoping NorthSpore will ensure good ones.
    2. [gourmet] shiitake lapse
    3. [gourmet] My Enoki is growing Enoki?
    #4
    gourmet
    [gourmet] Save yourself the heartache and just inoculate your own plugs instead of hoping NorthSpore will ensure good ones. · [gourmet] shiitake lapse · [gourmet] My Enoki is growing Enoki?
    9
  • General
    9 posts in the past month
    1. White Rabbit [actives]
    2. Favorite strains for microdosing? [actives]
    3. Cleaning day at Galnut [technique]
    #5
    General
    White Rabbit [actives] · Favorite strains for microdosing? [actives] · Cleaning day at Galnut [technique]
    9

Product recommendations

  • liquid culture
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Best route for LC [technique]
    2. Which company do you think sells LC with the best genetics? [gourmet]
    3. Recommend websites for Lc
    #1
    liquid culture
    Best route for LC [technique] · Which company do you think sells LC with the best genetics? [gourmet] · Recommend websites for Lc
    7
  • grow kit
    5 posts in the past month
    1. [general] what are the best kits
    2. Which mushroom grow kit do you recommend?
    3. [actives] What grow kit would you recommend for a first timer?
    #2
    grow kit
    [general] what are the best kits · Which mushroom grow kit do you recommend? · [actives] What grow kit would you recommend for a first timer?
    5
  • substrate
    4 posts in the past month
    1. [technique] what substrate do APEs grow best in?
    2. [Which substrate is best suited for psylo mushrooms?]
    3. Which substrate is best suited for psylo mushrooms?
    #3
    substrate
    [technique] what substrate do APEs grow best in? · [Which substrate is best suited for psylo mushrooms?] · Which substrate is best suited for psylo mushrooms?
    4
  • dehydrator
    3 posts in the past month
    1. What dehydrators do you recommend that i can remove trays to make more room for big fruits ?
    2. Can anyone recommend a good (reasonably priced) dehydrator?
    3. Can anyone recommend a good (reasonably priced) dehydrator?
    #4
    dehydrator
    What dehydrators do you recommend that i can remove trays to make more room for big fruits ? · Can anyone recommend a good (reasonably priced) dehydrator? · Can anyone recommend a good (reasonably priced) dehydrator?
    3
  • bulk hardwood pellets
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best Place to Buy Bulk Hardwood Pellets
    2. Best Place to Buy Bulk Hardwood Pellets
    #5
    bulk hardwood pellets
    Best Place to Buy Bulk Hardwood Pellets · Best Place to Buy Bulk Hardwood Pellets
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/MushroomGrowers for?
Best for Plant Enthusiasts enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/MushroomGrowers free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/MushroomGrowers have?
Roughly 370K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/MushroomGrowers on?
r/MushroomGrowers runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/MushroomGrowers cover?
On the Hive Index, r/MushroomGrowers is organized under Plant Enthusiasts.
How do I join r/MushroomGrowers?
You can join r/MushroomGrowers by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Plants communities like?
Communities for plant enthusiasts covering houseplants, outdoor gardening, and specialty collecting. Dedicated forums serve niche communities for carnivorous plant collectors, succulent enthusiasts, and tomato growers, with larger gardening groups active on Facebook and Reddit.
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