Hey there! Let’s talk about grain spawn. So, grain spawn is a fancy term for sterilized grains that are infused with spores or a sterilized mycelium solution. It’s a popular method for growing mycelium and mushrooms. When it comes to choosing the right type of grain for your spawn, there are plenty of options…
Substrate Sterilizer Drum
Sterilizer barrels are a great way to ensure that your substrate is free from contaminants. This is especially important for mushroom growers, as these contaminants can ruin all your hard work. The sterilizer barrel achieves this by using the heat transferred from the water at the bottom to permeate upwards and through the substrate killing most…
Identifying Contaimination
What causes mushroom contamination? Contamination in mushroom cultivation and mycology can be caused by a variety of factors. Some common causes include the use of contaminated substrates or spawn, inadequate sterilization or sanitation practices, and the introduction of spores or other contaminants from the surrounding environment. Contaminants can take many forms, including…
Martha tent
What is a Martha Tent? Have you ever heard of a Martha Tent? If you’re into growing mushrooms, you might want to learn about it! Basically, it’s a special kind of tent that provides a controlled environment for growing mushrooms. These tents are just the right size for growing mushrooms in trays, blocks, or jars,…
Big and Beefy Humidifier
Making a humidifier out of a tote container is a simple and cost-effective way to create the perfect environment for your mushroom growing needs. Here are the steps to follow: That’s it! You now have a homemade humidifier that can be used to regulate the humidity levels in your mushroom grow room or tent. Make…
Building a Flow Hood
What does a mushroom flow hood do? Laminar flow hoods are an essential tool for mycology work, especially in the cultivation of mushrooms. These hoods create a sterile environment by blowing HEPA-filtered air across the work surface and out towards the user, creating a “clean zone” that is free from airborne contaminants. The…
Leveling Up & Using Liquid Culture
What is liquid culture? Liquid culture is essentially a special water mixture that’s made sterile and then infused with sugars to create the perfect environment for your mushroom culture to thrive. This nutrient-rich liquid is home to live mycelium that grows and multiplies within it. To make it, you’ll need non-chlorinated water and a source…