Welcome to What The Fungus – Your Premier Source for Gourmet Mushrooms

 
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What The Fungus, based in Summerland, BC, is a Canadian company specializing in supplying gourmet mushrooms to the culinary industry in the Okanagan. We provide fresh and dried mushrooms, DIY kits, and products for small mushroom farms nationwide. Additionally, WTF offers a week-long Mentoring Workshop on mushroom cultivation and mycology.

 

Fresh Mushrooms for Restaurants

Looking to add premium fresh mushrooms to your menu? We primarily supply delicious oyster mushrooms, with a rotating selection of seasonal varieties available. Contact us for high-quality, farm-fresh mushrooms tailored to meet your restaurant's needs.

Contact Us: sales@WTFmushrooms.com

Fresh and Dried Mushrooms for Home Cooks and Enthusiasts

Discover our selection of fresh and dried mushrooms, perfect for culinary enthusiasts and health-conscious consumers. Our mushrooms are carefully cultivated to ensure premium quality and flavor.

Cultivation Products

Ready to start your mushroom cultivation journey? Our diverse selection includes mushroom kits, spawn, and substrates tailored for both beginners and seasoned growers. Dive into our catalog of 82 premium mushroom cultures and find the perfect strain for your needs. Enhance your setup with our Unicorn Mushroom Grow Bags, available in various sizes since 2014, and maintain a sterile environment with our Fungi Masters Flow Hood and HEPA Filter. Explore all these essential products to ensure your mushroom-growing success!

WTF Clothing

Show your support for What The Fungus with our exclusive clothing line! We currently offer comfortable t-shirts and stylish hats, perfect for mushroom enthusiasts. Stay tuned as we expand our collection in the future.

Mentorship Program

Join our unique week-long Mentoring Workshop, designed to educate and empower students with essential knowledge and skills in mushroom cultivation and mycology.

2025 SCHEDULE IS NOW POSTED

SUPER EARLY BIRD - SAVE 50 % ($1500) on tuition until Dec 31st, 2024

EARLY BIRD - SAVE $400 on tuition until March 31st, 2025

How to Start and Succeed Growing Mushrooms

I'm excited to announce the release of the second edition of my book, which includes our comprehensive business plan and all the strategies that have contributed to WTF's success. This edition is packed with invaluable insights, hard-earned lessons, and proven tactics that will guide you on your journey to successful mushroom cultivation.

 
View fullsize My beautiful family ❤️ The mild winter sure has been keeping me busy. Lots to share next year....but for now I'll keep you guessing. #whatthefungus OMG
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View fullsize Ready for Halloween on the farm 👻 🦴 🎃 #whatthefungus
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View fullsize Been quietly designing our WTF brand this year. Head over to our website and check it out! We have Tee Shirts and Trucker Hats ready to ship 🍄🍄🍄🍄 Link in my bio 👉 #wtfmushrooms #supportlocal #whatthefungus
View fullsize Decided to open up the camping option and condense the schedule slightly for 2025. We have been teaching for 8 years now at WTF. I must admit "The Mentorship" has become much bigger than I had originally planned. Over the years people ha
View fullsize Thor Clausen made a guest star appearance @summerlandfallfair this weekend. I heard he shared his secret ground walnut mushroom "meat" recipe and the crowd was loving it. You didn't want to miss this one... #whatthefungus #summerland
View fullsize This is the best part about having students. Knowledge sharing benefits everyone. It creates opportunity for others, and the feeling is gratifying for the mentor as well as solidifying practice. Amy said, "it's amazing how one day she will hav
View fullsize A few porcini mushrooms today.... #whatthefungus
View fullsize The Chef Collaboration Farm Party was a hit! Here's a sneak peak of working the night serving baby making chocolate ganache cake to our guest Dr. Andrew Hamilton. The cake was made by Chef @chrisvanhooydonk. Absolutely to die for, if I may say so mys
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View fullsize The farm is to the right. #newfarmsign #neededtohappen #eventSep8
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View fullsize Just another Friday on the farm.... #whatthefungus #wtfmushrooms #okanagan #supportlocal
View fullsize New SIGN Now you can't miss our farm when driving by. We are open every day so stop in and say hello! 🍄🍄🍄🍄🍄 #whatthefungus #wtfmushrooms #summerland
View fullsize PORCINILAND is a myth. Stories are told each year about the illusive Okanagan Porcini...but only a few have truly experienced the wonder and excitement hunting for this culinary delight amongst the thick spruce forest deep in the mountains full of
View fullsize On September 8th @what_the_fungus is hosting an epic 7 chef collaboration family style dinner on the farm. (LINK IN MY BIO) Check out WTF's "PORCINI" wood burning mushroom oven... It's going to be a hell of a good time. So many local Summ
View fullsize Found a few porcini this morning in PORCINILAND #whatthefungus #porcinimushrooms #okanagan

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The WTF Story

Our in-house expertise consists of mycology, arboriculture, marketing strategy, sales, and hospitality. We have collaborated with a team of mushroom experts on sustainable low cost and innovative farming practices, and have initiated a mushroom culture-trading program for unique species...

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