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

Our wide selection includes mushroom kits, spawn, and substrates designed for both beginners and experienced growers. Browse our catalog of 82 premium mushroom cultures to find the perfect strain for your setup.

Enhance your grow operation with Unicorn or Satrise Mushroom Grow Bags, trusted by cultivators for their durability and performance.

Explore these essential products and set yourself up for 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 Did you know we use millet for mushroom spawn? In this photo you can see King Oyster mycelium leaping off millet which quickly colonizes our locally sourced hardwood blend. 🤜🍄 #whatthefungus
View fullsize Lab day is always a good day when it's cold outside 🥶 Lions Mane and Blue Oyster spawn this week ✊ #whatthefungus
View fullsize Morels are popping up in the Okanagan #morels #whatthefungus #okanagan
View fullsize Field Oyster fighting for space among the blues. Fun fact the one and only STEVE ROUSSEAU @magic60d brought this amazing oyster to WTF years ago. Thank you my man 🙏 #whatthefungus #oystermushrooms #akawhiteranger
View fullsize We have a few oysters that are excited for spring on the farm! #whatthefungus #oystermushrooms #summerland
View fullsize New Venture Alert 🚨 Please like, share and follow @ohh_my_garlic 🙏 We are excited to share with everyone something NEW. Growing artisan garlic REALLY resonates with me and will certainly be a great fit as we scale into new opportunities. Al
View fullsize Opportunity is everywhere. New venture "OMG" Ohh My Garlic right beside "WTF" What The Fungus. It's time to feed the Okanagan and with the new proposed Food Hub in Summerland by Thomas Tumbach @localmotiveokanagan the future lo
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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 🤷 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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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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