r/mycology

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About r/mycology

for the love of fungi :: hunting, foraging, cultivation, images( mycoporn ), research, questions & general discussion

The community at a glance

r/mycology is a Subreddit for Plant Parents with roughly 944K members. It has been around since 2009. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 3rd largest community in the Plants topic page.

Roughly 93K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Identification, Mushrooms, and Id. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention field guide, laminar hood, and mushroom field guide.

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Established 2009
944K Members

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Yearly: +93K members
Growth: +10.9% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 6K members
  • 2014: 9K members
  • 2015: 7K members
  • 2016: 10K members
  • 2017: 20K members
  • 2018: 42K members
  • 2019: 75K members
  • 2020: 107K members
  • 2021: 102K members
  • 2023: 263K members
  • 2024: 88K members
  • 2025: 131K members
  • 2026: 80K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 7K members
  • Dec: 5K members
  • Jan: 5K members
  • Feb: 9K members
  • Mar: 7K members
  • Apr: 7K members
  • May: 10K members
  • Jun: 10K members
  • Jul: 6K members
  • Aug: 8K members
  • Sep: 13K members
  • Oct: 5K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    5 posts in the past month
    1. NE Oklahoma, found near fallen branch/log.
    2. Help Identify. Growing in horse dung in North Carolina in the mountains.
    3. Is it safe to eat?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    NE Oklahoma, found near fallen branch/log. · Help Identify. Growing in horse dung in North Carolina in the mountains. · Is it safe to eat?
    5
  • Solution Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Planning to prepare grain spawn using Pearl Millet (Bajra) — looking for tips, soak times, and PC advice!
    2. Guys so we've got this small blue box that makes ozone to kill mold and etc in room and i thought if i can use it somehow to purify air before opening agars in still air box or something idk
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Planning to prepare grain spawn using Pearl Millet (Bajra) — looking for tips, soak times, and PC advice! · Guys so we've got this small blue box that makes ozone to kill mold and etc in room and i thought if i can use it somehow to purify air before opening agars in still air box or something idk
    2
  • Ideas
    1 post in the past month
    1. Potential ways to get bigger Griolle (Chantarell) harvest
    #3
    Ideas
    Potential ways to get bigger Griolle (Chantarell) harvest
    1

Topics

  • Identification
    44 posts in the past month
    #1
    Identification
    44
  • Mushrooms
    44 posts in the past month
    #2
    Mushrooms
    44
  • Id
    32 posts in the past month
    #3
    Id
    32
  • Struggling
    15 posts in the past month
    #4
    Struggling
    15
  • Worst
    13 posts in the past month
    #5
    Worst
    13

Flair

  • ID request
    45 posts in the past month
    1. Interesting choice my Dude…
    2. Mother Nature's connect-the-dots 🍄
    3. Can You help me identify this mushroom?
    #1
    ID request
    Interesting choice my Dude… · Mother Nature's connect-the-dots 🍄 · Can You help me identify this mushroom?
    45
  • photos
    39 posts in the past month
    1. ❤️Chicken
    2. A couple pics from today's hike in Virginia, USA
    3. Cute little tree shroom
    #2
    photos
    ❤️Chicken · A couple pics from today's hike in Virginia, USA · Cute little tree shroom
    39
  • question
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Curious "burst" Fly Agaric?
    2. Potential ways to get bigger Griolle (Chantarell) harvest
    3. Guys so we've got this small blue box that makes ozone to kill mold and etc in room and i thought if i can use it somehow to purify air before opening agars in still air box or something idk
    #3
    question
    Curious "burst" Fly Agaric? · Potential ways to get bigger Griolle (Chantarell) harvest · Guys so we've got this small blue box that makes ozone to kill mold and etc in room and i thought if i can use it somehow to purify air before opening agars in still air box or something idk
    7
  • cultivation
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Update on my Norway Maple Lion's mane (Oyster on NM bonus!)
    2. First stinkhorn I have ever fruited in a bin!
    3. Roommate moved out, his old room now serves me well.
    #4
    cultivation
    Update on my Norway Maple Lion's mane (Oyster on NM bonus!) · First stinkhorn I have ever fruited in a bin! · Roommate moved out, his old room now serves me well.
    3
  • identified
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Found this cute guy growing on deadwood in a german forest. Any idea who this might be?
    2. Outstanding edible and dye haul
    #5
    identified
    Found this cute guy growing on deadwood in a german forest. Any idea who this might be? · Outstanding edible and dye haul
    2

Product recommendations

  • field guide
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Recommended Field Guide for either Michigan, The Great Lakes Region, or the Midwest US
    2. Im buying a field guide so I can get started on foraging. I’m thinking I’ll get a National Audubon Society field guide, any feedback or other recs?
    3. ID Book/guide request? Just moved to Virginia/NC and want some recs!
    #1
    field guide
    Recommended Field Guide for either Michigan, The Great Lakes Region, or the Midwest US · Im buying a field guide so I can get started on foraging. I’m thinking I’ll get a National Audubon Society field guide, any feedback or other recs? · ID Book/guide request? Just moved to Virginia/NC and want some recs!
    4
  • laminar hood
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best Laminar Hood around $300
    2. Best Laminar Hood around $300
    #2
    laminar hood
    Best Laminar Hood around $300 · Best Laminar Hood around $300
    2
  • mushroom field guide
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best field guide for ID?
    2. Best field guide for UK and Europe mushrooms that organise based on habitat?
    #3
    mushroom field guide
    Best field guide for ID? · Best field guide for UK and Europe mushrooms that organise based on habitat?
    2
  • agar recipe
    2 posts in the past month
    1. What Is The Best Agar Recipe?
    2. Recommended agar recipes and cups without having malt extract
    #4
    agar recipe
    What Is The Best Agar Recipe? · Recommended agar recipes and cups without having malt extract
    2
  • mycelium / spawn
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Can anyone recommend a good mycelium / spawn seller in the UK?
    2. Need recs for spawn before vacation!
    #5
    mycelium / spawn
    Can anyone recommend a good mycelium / spawn seller in the UK? · Need recs for spawn before vacation!
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/mycology for?
Best for Plant Parents enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/mycology 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/mycology have?
Roughly 944K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/mycology on?
r/mycology 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/mycology cover?
On the Hive Index, r/mycology is organized under Plant Parents.
How do I join r/mycology?
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