Mycelium - another one of nature’s mysteries 

getting to see the diversity in mycelial phenotypes is definitely one of the things i love best about growing a variety of fungi. i like to clone specimens i find in the wild, even if they don't have any (immediate) practical use. my current favorite is Hydnophlebia chrysorhiza, which has blaze-orange mycelia that form thick rhizomorphs and grow so aggressively that my original clone came from a rhizomorph i found in the soil, tore into a couple pieces, and dropped onto water agar without any attempt at sterile technique; i had a centimeter of new growth coming from each end by day two!

I’ve noticed that. Some have very spiky ryzomorphs. I wish I could come work with you or for you for a week or so. I’m glad I found you on RU-vid you quickly become one of my favorite teachers. I feel smarter every time I listen to you talk and watch you work

are you wanting to do a little science & try mixing up some new experimental batches of substrates ?? sounds like some good winter fun !!!

I read that rhyzomorphic mycelium is kind of a "scout" that looks for nutrients

Great video keep it up👍

Nice 👍

Do you have a video that explains the isolation process? I’m also looking for a better explanation on how and why do you make slant tubes

One other question I have for you, do you believe cultivated mushrooms are nutritious and equal to those grown in the wild?

Is it true that varing the substrate helps strengthen the growth?

is it possible to crossbreed oyster and shiitake mushrooms ? I've heard rumors & want to try it