Monotub Mushroom Grow Starter Kit, Perfect for 54 Quart Tub (1, 2 & 6 Bin Options Available)

Kit Options:

• 1 Tub Kit: Includes 3 (3 Pound) Grain Bags and 1 (10 Pound) Substrate Bag.
• 2 Tub Kit: Includes 6 (3 Pound) Grain Bags and 2 (10 Pound) Substrate Bags.
• 6 Tub Kit: Includes 18 (3 Pound) Grain Bags and 6 (10 Pound) Substrate Bags.
• Kits do not come with a culture 

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• Oat/Wheat bags may sometimes exhibit crushed grains on the surface, which is entirely normal. Please follow the storage and verification procedures. Once the bags are stored, with gussets loosened and grains mixed, moisture will redistribute evenly throughout the bag. This can happen during shipping or when sterilizing bags positioned at the bottom of our sterilizers.

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Substrate Bags:

• Each substrate bag has a 0.5 air filter and contains a mix of coir, vermiculite, and gypsum. It's already pasteurized and moistened to the right level.
• Store on a clean cool shelf u rolled and unwrapped at a room temperature of 72-75F. Do not store in incubators, idle Monotubs, or sealed off of any fresh air whatsoever 

How to? 

We Recommend to use 54 quart gasket lined Sterilite Monotubs. These work perfect for the grain and sub provided with our recommended ratios .

Here are 10 simplified steps:

1. Unwrap and unroll your product upon arrival.
2. Allow air to pass through the bag's air filter for 24 hours by propping it up.
3. Gently massage the bag to loosen the grain after 24 hours.
4. Store bags for 7-10 days on a clean cool shelf before inoculating to ensure sterility
5. Inject 2-6 cc of liquid culture through the injection port.
6. Keep the bags at 72-78°F for optimal growth; no need for incubators.
7. Maintain room temperature, not for the mushrooms.
8. Expect visible growth in 7-14 days, depending on the species and conditions.
9. When you see 30% growth, mix the bags gently to spread the mycelium.
10. Avoid moving the bags until they're 100% colonized.
11. Once your grain has reach 90% colonization contact us and we will send your substrate right out. 
12. Wait 3 more days after 100% colonization before spawning to your desired substrate.

How to Prepare Monotub

• Clean your work area with Lysol and have 70% alcohol ready in a spray bottle.
• Keep all pets out of grow area. 
• Clean the Monotub with 70% alcohol and clean paper towels, then let the alcohol evaporate with the bin covered but not tightly sealed.
• Empty 3 (3 Pound) Grain bags into the bin along with 1 (10 Pound) Bag of substrate.
• Mix thoroughly with a clean metal spatula, then lightly flatten the surface.
• Close the bin and wait.
• In about 7-14 days, when the bin reaches 100% colonization, remove the top and the foam gasket to induce fruiting.
• Harvest the mushrooms just before the veil breaks or shortly after by twisting and pulling.
• Dehydrate at 120-150°F for 12-24 hours or until they are cracker dry.

Spore syringes are not recommended for direct use on grains due to potential sterility issues and slow germination.

We strongly advise using liquid culture or agar for faster and more successful colonization.  Liquid cultures are not included

To achieve the best results, maintain a room temperature between 72-78 degrees Fahrenheit.
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