Dangers of Indoor Mushroom Growing & How to Avoid Them

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Indoor mushroom growing is a very popular activity, but many do not know about the dangers it poses to your health and home. In this video we discuss some of the risks and how to grow mushrooms at home SAFELY so the fungi are helping your health and not harming it.
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@Serenity3 Жыл бұрын

This is extremely helpful, thoughtful, and enjoyably succinct. Thank you Chris!

@chrisoutdoorson Жыл бұрын

So glad you found it valuable!

@LydiaCole Жыл бұрын

Wish I'd seen this before growing oyster mushrooms in my kitchen using one of those kits bought online! I guess I'm one of those rare sensitive people because it took me three harvests of grey oyster mushrooms to realise what was making me so sick! Each time I experienced sore lungs and horrible coughing, for weeks. The first time I also had night sweats and body aches. Covid tests all came back negative. Thanks for the ideas on mitigating the risk. I would have really appreciated it if the mushroom company had a warning to say even a small number of people will be affected by spores, it seems like the responsible thing to do, with so many people already having asthma etc.

@VHangout Жыл бұрын

Same exact thing happened to me. Awful.

@Tenacious_Schemer 21 күн бұрын

Your comment literally just stopped me from growing my kit in my room😂 thank you so much

@GodwinOAkoma Жыл бұрын

This is seriously very helpful!! Thanks for awareness you have created!!!

@geraldtaylor4572 Жыл бұрын

Good video. As usual, the internet supplies a whole range of contradictory opinions on the dangers of spores, ranging from "you'll die if grow mushrooms", to "there is no danger from spores whatsoever". I want to grow a lot indoors to gain experience of how to farm these things, but currently live in a small flat with little separated space. It sounds like a good idea to rig some kind of ventilation system.

@chrisoutdoorson Жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful. An absolutely, if your growing more than a bag or two, setting up ventilation is important.

@CryptoJones 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great tips! Hope you have a great day, Chris!

@fluffdepuff1921 5 ай бұрын

Extremely helpful video. Thank you!

@thevegandelish Ай бұрын

Great information. Thanks!

@threesunsshop8524 2 ай бұрын

Super informative thank you!

@chowlissy 4 ай бұрын

Useful tips, thanks.

@solocede 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Chris

@baneverything5580 8 ай бұрын

I layered grass clippings and old potting soil around my new baby fig tree over a foot deep. A huge crop of dark brown mushrooms grew which is great I suppose for the soil health and the fig tree. It grew very fast afterwards from a 6 inch stunted stem into multiple branches up to 3 ft long. It was an expensive tree to order (I live in very rural Louisiana in a camper on Social Security disability with no car) so I`ve already taken one thick center stem and made two cuttings to root from it. We`ve been getting terrible freezes here each year and if another one happens I`m cutting most of the branches to save for cuttings so they won`t die. I hope to learn to grow Lion`s Mane to help my brain heal from a car accident plus other types to eat. I have to grow fresh food if I want it.

@sherrybopcherrypop 19 күн бұрын

Definitely try gotu kola, great for both healing in general and brain health and longevity

@christinehaynie7177 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your practical and nuanced information, giving useful, low-tech tips that stop short of "build a separate building and wear a hazmat suit." I think I will grow in an isolated room in a tub and tend to them outside.

@muffyfromlegal Жыл бұрын

Excellent information thank you!

@chrisoutdoorson Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@prepperlogic523 Жыл бұрын

Great production and info Chris.

@Harry_scott Жыл бұрын

*I’ll refer you to this online store I bought some grams of NN DMT shrooms🍄 lean Lsd Adderal💊 chocolate🍫bars Xanax and other psychedelic stuffs and he also ship discreetly to any location**

@Harry_scott Жыл бұрын

On telegram

@jackjack-bw8ks Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I bought the northern spore brand and went to the website due to the concern of spores. No Info is really available, but this video is reassuring.

@chrisoutdoorson Жыл бұрын

What did you decide to do for safety measures then?

@carolinemmkandhla2834 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, very useful information.

@chrisoutdoorson Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@leahomegan Ай бұрын

Nice video. Learn a lot.

@thangavelganesh5294 Жыл бұрын

Very useful information bro

@marygrace5468 Жыл бұрын

This video is really informative. Now, I'm aware of the risks of growing mushrooms indoors. Thanks!

@chrisoutdoorson Жыл бұрын

Your welcome, Mary. I don't mean to scare anyone away. Lots of people grow effectively and safely indoors, but doing some mitigation for spores and knowing there could be some risks is important.

@Garysopinion 3 ай бұрын

Very good points. The kits for indoor growing should be under a tent maintaining about 80-85% humidity. For us, the house IAQ should be between 30% (winter) to 50% humidity. I like growing mushrooms outdoors, at least not in the home.. Also pick early. Even my so called Portabella of the woods (winecaps) have these black spores which darken food, so I pick them early. Oysters are very aggressive and have millions of spores. OK to eat but not to breath.

@cherylwin9364 Ай бұрын

EXCELLENT INFORMATION 😇👍🏾

@user-zb5sf2lm9k Жыл бұрын

What is the knife being used at the 2:15 mark?

@ineshianewton7740 2 ай бұрын

Hello what kind of inside ventilation do you recommend?

@foxybuddy 6 ай бұрын

Do you drill holes in your plastic container? Without holes we could mitigate the pores breathe in, but then how to provide the oxygen mushrooms need?

@michaelmadison883 Жыл бұрын

How does th emonotub work if mushrooms need oxygen?

@randy-y5i 19 күн бұрын

hey man, i would love to sit and chat sometime, i grow shitake, reishi, lions mane, turkey tail, chicken of the woods and portabella. also been dabbling in cross breeding certain species.

@Markuz1775 8 ай бұрын

I am planning to purchase a Grow Tent with 1 Fresh air intake fan and 1 CO2 Exaust or output fan. I believe 1 comes with a Cylinder carbon filter attachment. I will be using gloves and a facial heppa mask working with mushrooms. I want to grow: Lion Main, Shitake, Oyster and a few more. Can i collect the spores to create more mushrooms with them ? 🤓 ❤ 👍 👁

@Jugg215 Жыл бұрын

Sort of simple indoor solution is grow tents with carbon filters in an open room where you dont sleep or frequent. Inoculation chamber for one and fruiting chamber for the other.

@thombaz 9 ай бұрын

Thats not how carbon filters work. You need a HEPA filter with high enough grade for spores.

@hmu05366 2 ай бұрын

Carbon filters are more for odours - not for spores

@davidschlabach8817 16 күн бұрын

@@thombazstill most likely better than nothing

@thombaz 16 күн бұрын

@@davidschlabach8817 Don't waste money on chemical filter, when you need a mechanical one.

@davidschlabach8817 16 күн бұрын

@@thombaz true but maybe not a waste if u already have a grow tent for other reasons lol

@ChiaLivesLife 2 ай бұрын

I don’t have an outdoor space can I grow my mushrooms in my indoor greenhouse (which is in my kitchen)

@user-xb1ht4py2v Ай бұрын

Am i correct that really the onlu danger is "Spores"? Everythinng you said was about spores. Am i worng?

@ToyoftheDay 8 ай бұрын

I just moved in with a guy who has a big operation in the basement. But he is very knowledgeable, has tents set up and is venting properly. The house does have an odor, at first I thought it was his dog and cats, but now I'm wondering if it's the fungus. The first morning I woke up I noticed a mild irritation in my lungs/throat area. Should I be concerned? Thanks-

@vemartinez4152 Ай бұрын

i have the same concern.

@baneverything5580 8 ай бұрын

I hope tomatoes, basil, watercress, lettuce, arugula, bok choy, mint etc are safe, because the living area of my camper is like a jungle right now. LOL! I need to be wearing UV blocking shades in here. I keep forgetting.

@baktash.4206 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for this i am expreincing these allergies with one bag take it seriously people safety first

@kaosgiacanna-ttvhybreedog-1920 Жыл бұрын

Do u have any spore kits forsale

@chrisoutdoorson Жыл бұрын

@kaosgiacanna-ttvhybreedog-1920 I don't sell spore kits myself but I have a 10% off coupon code you can use to buy mushroom supplies. Use code ChrisOutdoors10 for 10% off your order at: northspore.com/?rfsn=6519988.ce7d3c&.ce7d3c

@xbeanx3000 2 ай бұрын

Hi, do mushrooms need to breath fresh air/oxygen, and if they do will keeping them inside a sealed tub cause problems?

@artysm7 2 ай бұрын

You need to vent your tub lots of info online

@hayleyharris1647 Жыл бұрын

Can you eat the spores that come out of the gils

@ObamaoZedong 6 ай бұрын

Yes. But they're microscopic so you won't be collecting any to eat. You automatically eat them as they are inside the gills.

@angelaallen9022 5 ай бұрын

Would you recommend if growing lions mane indoors of you are immunocompromised?

@angelaallen9022 5 ай бұрын

Like, cancer

@lauramintzer2044 4 ай бұрын

No. I would grow outdoors, or an outdoor shed if you have one. Wear a KN95 mask and food handler gloves when ever you spritz or harvest. - also you can buy Lion's Mane products and not deal with growing. Your immune system is working hard enough. Don't burden it more. Wishing you well!@@angelaallen9022

@shabilrafiansha7104 Жыл бұрын

Nice👍👍👍👍👍

@chrisoutdoorson Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@huletnadof313 6 ай бұрын

I guess some of those puffballs (the ones that cause lycoperdonosis) aren't called the devil's snuff-box for nothing.

@mylesmceleavey13 2 ай бұрын

What about magic mushroom grow in your bedroom?

@brianharris1573 Ай бұрын

Mycosis. a bunch of kids were inhaling puffball spores to get high and the spores germinated in their lungs causing mycosis. I'm pretty sure that's the word. I take all of my old cultures or contaminated ones and dump them in a pile of lawn clippings and cardboard and today I went to soak the pile down and the whole top was nothing but spores. Clouds of them came off and I held my breath and ran! Still, I want giant puffballs growing all over my yard and that piles a start. morels, chantrelles, king stropharia, various oyster and shiitakes, P. Azurescens, lions mane, hen of the woods, chicken of the woods, turkey tail. That pile of grass is loaded with mycelium. Can't wait to see what finally pops up in my yard.

@Peter7966 Ай бұрын

I've grow indoors. Never had a problem.

@ihesharema Жыл бұрын

I have a mold/mildew allergy. My husband is considering growing mushrooms. Should I be worried about my allergy being triggered??

@christianterrencebago236 10 ай бұрын

Yes

@raytry69 4 ай бұрын

BG music and sound effect ruins this vid badly.

@damonhoughtaling1466 3 ай бұрын

No it don't quit trolling

@WildernessMedic Жыл бұрын

Les Claypool is looking as young as ever

@b-118- Жыл бұрын

I don't understand why a monk would need to perform for anyone. For glory or for money? Or maybe just foe fun i guess. Id imagine after reaching such enlightenment... 🤷

@Strayloc 7 ай бұрын

As helpful as all this sounds, this is "Mycophobia" Fear Porn. The Global Agricultural Complex uses mass amounts of fungi such as Trichoderma as fungal assassins. If you have any grains in your kitchen such as crackers, cereal, oatmeal, or any other grain in you kitchen, you have mass amounts of Fungi. If you bring fruits, or vegetables into your home, you also have mass amounts of fungi in your home. According to the "EPA" you can "never" eliminate any of the four forms of Fungi which are Mold, Mildew, Yeast, or Mushrooms in any climate from tropical to desert. If you know that you have extreme allergic reactions to any form of Fungi through proper testing, please take precautions. Otherwise, keep in mind that the average respiratory system is designed to deal with these types of airborne contaminates. If you would like to cultivate mushrooms, and are concerned, please change your furnace air filter monthly and use air scrubbers regularly. Mushrooms were here before us, and they will be here after us, in the meantime we can live simpatico.

@1ntwndrboy198 7 ай бұрын

Agreed. But definitely be aware the most dangerous one is black mold.👍 A hepa filter does best air cleaning 👌

@Garysopinion 3 ай бұрын

The spores are the antigen. The body makes antibodies. The highest risk should be anyone Immunocompromised.

@SuperiorDave 8 ай бұрын

Funny when he says house the way he says it. Kinda almost sounds like he is saying "hows". It's cool, though. im not making fun, just making fun.

@SuperiorDave 8 ай бұрын

In from Arkansas and r say it different too, cept it comes out all messed up trying to say it through all these snaggled and missing teeth. Toothbrush was invented in Arkansas, I'm sure of it. Because anywhere else, they would have named it a teethbrush. lol

@shucolatest Жыл бұрын

My beloved grandma used to have a big mushroom factory for over 4 decades and she developed emphysema over time. I wish she knew about the safety and didn’t have to suffer from it.

@Jugg215 Жыл бұрын

Mushroom lung can be as bad as coal miners lung. Crazy how harvesting medicines can kill you if youre not careful.

@te4145 Жыл бұрын

ROFLOL!!!

@Bandtracks Жыл бұрын

Unless your wearing a mask 24/7 🤔 let’s flash back shall we.

@GovermentsPeon Жыл бұрын

not helpful

@chrisoutdoorson Жыл бұрын

Why not? Quite a few other folks have commented that it was very helpful for them. If your interested in learning about what the risks of indoor mushroom growing are, what is this video missing?

@heaven-earth108 Жыл бұрын

@@chrisoutdoorsoni actually found helpful information in there... thank you. I would just wish that you would present some possible ventilation/filtering options 🙏🏼

@chrisoutdoorson Жыл бұрын

@@heaven-earth108 thanks for your thoughts. I don’t have one set up to show. You can run a vent out your window & put a small fam like a computer fan in there to off vent.