Can I Grow Mushrooms From Store-Bought Mushrooms?

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Yes, mushrooms can be propagated from cuttings taken from both wild mushrooms and store-bought mushrooms, according to UC Davis. All that is required is the mushroom's base, which can grow into a new mushroom if given the appropriate humidity.

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