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Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms

Paul Stamets · Updated August 2026

Why it earned a place

Precise growth parameters for 31 species, laboratory and growing-room design, troubleshooting, production methods, recipes, and more than 500 photographs, charts, and illustrations make this a substantial cultivation reference for home and commercial growers.

Best for

Mushroom growers, chefs, farmers, ecologists, gardeners, and readers planning a cultivation workspace

Material / format

Third revised Kindle edition · 1,571 digital pages · ISBN 9781607741381

Know before buying

The selected listing is the Kindle edition. Treat medicinal discussion as educational rather than medical advice, and pair cultivation procedures with current sterile-technique, workplace-safety, species, and local regulatory guidance. Digital pricing and availability vary by account and region

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