Rye Berry: The Trusted Grain of Mushroom Growers
Rye berry has long been a go-to choice for mushroom cultivators, earning its place as a preferred grain spawn among industry legends.
Instructions:
1. PREPARE THE BAGS
- Remove the bags from the boxes immediately upon receiving them.
- If the bags are wrapped in a rubber band, remove it.
- Unroll the bags - they will arrive vacuum-tight as they were pre-sealed before sterilization.
2. ALLOW AIR FLOW
- Gently expand the gussets and prop the bag upright.
- Let the bag sit for at least 6 hours to allow air to flow through the filter.
- This will make the bag easier to massage and loosen, improving air flow for faster colonization.
3. MASSAGE THE GRAIN
- Gently massage the bags with your palms to loosen the grain.
4. CONFIRM STERILITY (OPTIONAL)
- For best results, store the bags for 7-10 days to confirm sterility.
- During this time, perform an agar test to verify the culture is sterile.
5. INOCULATE
- Sanitize the injection port with an alcohol wipe.
- Inject 2-10 cc/ml of liquid culture.
- Store the bags at 72-78°F, avoiding heating mats or incubators.
- Expect visible growth within 7-14 days, depending on the species and conditions.
- Once 30% growth is evident, gently mix the bags to distribute and break apart the mycelium.
- Wait until the bags are fully colonized before spawning to your desired substrate.
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