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The entire grow takes place inside the bag – from inoculation to colonization to flush – making the entire process both seamless and effortless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs easy as inject, grow, harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShroomTek contains a proprietary blend of sterilized, nutrient-rich, organic manure-based compost, organic grain, coco coir, and several quality substrate supplements (although we keep the exact blend a secret!) Each bag is optimally hydrated for substrate mix and volume to ensure a healthy, well-hydrated environment for optimal mycelial growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBags also include a self-healing injection port for use with a spore or culture syringe plus a 5 micron filter patch to block airborne contaminants while providing even gas exchange. Once inoculated, you can expect your first flush within 30-60 days (depending on species and strain.) \u003cem\u003eNote: Color of injection port may vary.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSterile and ready to use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBags are sterilized in a commercial-grade steam autoclave, and sterility is verified using biological indicators and temperature sensors. (Condensation around the injection port may occur, and will not negatively impact the product or its performance.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInoculation ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend using 2.5-5ccs of your favorite spore syringe or liquid culture syringe. 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This ensures that nothing goes to waste when you purchase from us!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Build-A-Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58450945343791,"sku":"400000037059","price":27.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/4875\/4479\/files\/e2185bba400000037059.png?v=1789080381"},{"product_id":"growing-organic-sterilized-mushroom-growing-substrate","title":"Growing Organic Sterilized Mushroom Growing Substrate","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur sterilized mushroom growing substrate uses a blend of organic coconut coir, vermiculite, compost, and calcium sulfate in a filter patch bag for optimal mushroom growth. Plus, the bag and packaging the mushroom growing substrate is sterilized in is fully compostable!Our sterilized mushroom growing substrate uses a blend of organic coconut coir, vermiculite, compost, and calcium sulfate in a filter patch bag for optimal mushroom growth. Plus, the bag and packaging the mushroom growing substrate is sterilized in is fully compostable!Use the directions below to make a mushroom growing tub easily at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBefore opening the Sterilized Substrate bag, prepare your fruiting chamber or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildasoil.com\/products\/max-yield-bin-full-kit?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=6f004b26f\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=39354270154940\"\u003emono-tub \u003c\/a\u003eby thoroughly cleaning it with isopropyl alcohol. Be sure to wear latex gloves and do your best to keep your work area as sterile as possible.\u003cbr\u003e\n*If you need help setting up a fruiting chamber or mono-tub, please see the online guides available, so you know you are using the product correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrior to opening the bag, be sure to break up the contents of the bag, so it can become aerated. Now, open the bag and dump the contents into your sterilized bin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBe sure you are still wearing gloves! Take a handful of the substrate in your hand and squeeze it. You should see a few drops of water come out as you squeeze. If you do not, begin to mix small amounts of sterilized water into the mix until it is at proper hydration.\u003cbr\u003e\n*Mushrooms exhale carbon dioxide and inhale oxygen. They will suffocate if there isn’t enough airflow available! Be sure your bin has proper airflow!**Sterilized Water: Water that is free of bacterial and\/or microbial life. This is typically done using an autoclave or a pressure cooker. Additionally, you may choose to use 2-3 Tbsp. of hydrogen peroxide per gallon of water to sterilize it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYou should use 1.5 lbs. of inoculated \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildasoil.com\/products\/growing-organic-sterilized-grain-bag-w-injection-port-3lb?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=76be83703\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003egrain spawn \u003c\/a\u003eper 5 lb. bag of the substrate. Mix your grain spawn thoroughly into the substrate in your tub. Still wearing latex gloves, cover your bin with its lid, but ensure there are filtered holes in it for air exchange.\u003cbr\u003e\n*Incubation for most species will take about 2-3 weeks; some longer. Check your bin regularly and look for healthy mycelium growth. Your bin will slowly turn white from mycelium growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhen the bin is fully colonized, you will begin to see mushroom pins or hyphae growing from the top of the substrate. At this point, you can either let the mushrooms continue to grow on their own or add a thin layer of coco coir or other media to the top.\u003cbr\u003e\n*Keep your bin humid, the air flowing, and you’ll be enjoying your own fungi right at home in no time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/growingorganic.com\/2021\/04\/05\/how-to-grow-mushrooms-using-the-monotub-method\/\"\u003eGet a complete step-by-step guide to growing indoor mushrooms here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking to grow mushrooms outdoors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use our mushroom substrate bags to grow mushrooms on outdoor beds with ease!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Shall be used only for lawful purposes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Build-A-Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58451074973999,"sku":"109564","price":38.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/4875\/4479\/files\/9809f173109564.png?v=1789082198"},{"product_id":"northspore-wood-lovr-organic-hardwood-based-sterile-mushroom-substrate","title":"NorthSpore ‘Wood Lovr’ Organic Hardwood-Based Sterile Mushroom Substrate","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Wood Lovr is a wood chip-based sterile mushroom substrate formulated by mycologists for hardwood-loving species. 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This proprietary blend is formulated for higher yields and has a pleasant, leafy, deep veggie aroma (thanks to the premium soyhulls used in our recipe).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter more than a year of development, the result is a product with a better nutritional profile for a faster mycelial run (and even better yields than the original mix mushroom growers have come to love!) ‘Mastr Mix’ is an ideal bulk substrate and can be used with any of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/northspore.com\/collections\/grain-spawn\"\u003e\u003cu\u003egrain spawn\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e strains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking fruiting blocks? 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