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

50% off on last minute bookings (see AVAILABLE DATES below)

Courtesy Discount - SAVE $200 on tuition until April 30th, 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.

 
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View fullsize Been mulching all our trees this week and thought why not do a King Stropharia mushroom patch with little Hadlee. She's a farm girl alright #whatthefungus
View fullsize First run of our milled sawdust today! This initial batch of our milled sawdust, obtained from the local arborist company Bartlett Tree Experts, was sundried and left to sit over the winter. As the snow melts, it seeps into the top layer of the pile
View fullsize The Student RV is back in its spot, now that the new septic system is complete. I think we should give it a fresh coat of paint and add a bold WTF logo—visible all the way from Garnet Valley Road. What do you think? #whatthefungus
View fullsize Spring is here so it's time to get to work! But..... we have empty shelves in the greenhouse. We need to fix this @wetrockranch #whatthefungus #summerland #okanagan #localmushrooms
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View fullsize I might have made a video on YouTube today. Grant @wetrockranch told me too so blame him if you don't like it. I guess it's been almost 1 1/2 years somehow since my last video. Must have been busy ðŸĪ· Link in my bio 👉 #whatthefungus
View fullsize Missing morel season @wetrockranch in the Okanagan. When it's good it's excellent! #whatthefungus #morels #okanagan
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View fullsize Farm Update!! The long overdue septic is finally going in this week on the farm. Appreciate everyone involved that has helped make this happen. Can't wait to use it 😜 #whatthefungus #summerland
View fullsize My beautiful family âĪïļ 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 ðŸ‘ŧ ðŸĶī 🎃 #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

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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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