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Deep Creek Mushrooms: How an Urban Farm Grows 400 Pounds of Mushrooms a Week
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Join Paul on a Farm Talk edition of On the Road with Paul Ward as he visits Deep Creek Mushrooms, a compact urban mushroom farm in Apple Valley, California that’s growing roughly 400 pounds of gourmet and medicinal mushrooms every week out of a 1,400 sq ft warehouse.
Levi and Kalynn Mobley share how a simple hobby turned into a full-time mushroom operation: from early experiments in a spare bedroom to cashing out their 401(k)s and moving into an industrial space. Along the way, they unpack the real work behind mushroom farming—twice-daily harvests, seven days a week—and why fresh mushrooms have such a short window to get from farm to plate.
The episode dives into the world of adaptogenic mushrooms like lion’s mane, reishi, turkey tail, and cordyceps—how they support brain health, gut health, energy, and inflammation—and what to look for in quality supplements in a market dominated by bulk imports. You’ll also hear how Deep Creek Mushrooms helps home gardeners grow their own fungi with countertop grow kits and then recycle spent blocks into rich, mycelium-packed soil for tomatoes, pumpkins, and herbs at home.
Whether you’re a foodie, small farmer, gardener, or just mushroom-curious, this conversation offers a practical, down-to-earth look at what it takes to grow fungi for a living.
In This Episode: What an urban mushroom farm looks like inside a small warehouse
Why Deep Creek grows gourmet varieties instead of standard button or portobello How lion’s mane supports cognitive function, focus, and gut health
What makes mushrooms like lion’s mane, reishi, turkey tail, and cordyceps adaptogenic The real day-to-day workload of harvesting about 400 pounds of mushrooms per week Why high-quality mushroom supplements matter—and how Deep Creek keeps their process transparent
How at-home mushroom grow kits work and how spent blocks become “super soil” for the garden
Where you can find Deep Creek Mushrooms locally and how to order their extracts and kits online
Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome & episode intro
01:00 – Inside an urban mushroom farm in Apple Valley, CA
02:15 – Gourmet vs. supermarket mushrooms: why Deep Creek grows 16+ varieties 04:30 – Lion’s mane, reishi, turkey tail & cordyceps: adaptogens explained
10:20 – Who buys mushrooms vs. who buys supplements
14:00 – From hobby to business: cashing out the 401(k) and going all-in
19:20 – The truth about farming fungi: constant harvests & short shelf life
24:30 – Grow kits, home mushrooms, and turning spent blocks into garden gold
27:00 – How to connect with Deep Creek Mushrooms & final thoughts Connect with Deep Creek Mushrooms
? Website & Online Shop: DeepCreekMushrooms.com
? Social: Instagram & Facebook – search “Deep Creek Mushrooms”
? Find them at local farmers’ markets and select grocery stores in Southern California
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