Mushroom spore inoculator kit
B-1870 Overdue
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- 12.5 millimeter screw bit and grinder adapter
- Field & Forest Products
The aluminum adapter will fit onto any angle grinder with a 5/8" x 11 tpi spindle.
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Complete inoculation tool guide for mushroom cultivation
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Complete inoculation tool guide for mushroom cultivation
How long is spawn good for?
If refrigerated: grain spawn -2 months, sawdust spawn - 4 months, plug and peg spawn- 6 months. Exceptions (cannot be refrigerated): Pink Oyster (1 month) and Almond Agaricus (up to 1 year). Click here to read our Spawn Storage sheet.
If refrigerated: grain spawn -2 months, sawdust spawn - 4 months, plug and peg spawn- 6 months. Exceptions (cannot be refrigerated): Pink Oyster (1 month) and Almond Agaricus (up to 1 year). Click here to read our Spawn Storage sheet.
What kind of logs do I need for growing mushrooms?
General rule of thumb: hardwoods for most mushrooms, but soft hardwoods (aspen, box elder, tulip poplar, etc.) for the Oyster mushroom group. Click here to view our Tree Species Suitability Chart.
General rule of thumb: hardwoods for most mushrooms, but soft hardwoods (aspen, box elder, tulip poplar, etc.) for the Oyster mushroom group. Click here to view our Tree Species Suitability Chart.
When should I cut the logs?
Dormant season is best (fall through early spring). Click here to view our Timing Your Wood Harvest Chart.
Dormant season is best (fall through early spring). Click here to view our Timing Your Wood Harvest Chart.
How long can logs sit before inoculation?
A minimum of 2 weeks and a maximum of 6 months, depending on when they're cut, local environment, and tree species. To see a video on this content click here!
I have heard that logs are soaked, what does that mean?
"Soaking" is the same process (dunking logs in cold water for 12-24 hours) but refers to one of two different purposes, depending on when it is done. Soaking logs before inoculation refers to adjusting log moisture content prior to inoculation (avoid this if possible because it is another labor step!) Soaking during fruiting phase is done to stimulate fruiting (this only works well for Shiitake logs), and is also referred to as "forcing."
A minimum of 2 weeks and a maximum of 6 months, depending on when they're cut, local environment, and tree species. To see a video on this content click here!
I have heard that logs are soaked, what does that mean?
"Soaking" is the same process (dunking logs in cold water for 12-24 hours) but refers to one of two different purposes, depending on when it is done. Soaking logs before inoculation refers to adjusting log moisture content prior to inoculation (avoid this if possible because it is another labor step!) Soaking during fruiting phase is done to stimulate fruiting (this only works well for Shiitake logs), and is also referred to as "forcing."
How do I know if my logs sat too long before inoculating?
Logs are at nearly optimal moisture content around 40-45% when cut, but must then begin the drying process for about 2 weeks. Cracks on the log ends are natural indicators of a log drying and can be helpful in judging its moisture content. Logs with deep cracks on the ends may be too dry (less than 30% MC).
Logs are at nearly optimal moisture content around 40-45% when cut, but must then begin the drying process for about 2 weeks. Cracks on the log ends are natural indicators of a log drying and can be helpful in judging its moisture content. Logs with deep cracks on the ends may be too dry (less than 30% MC).
Do I need to soak logs before plugging?
Logs that have cracks on the butt ends greater than 1mm or have thin bark and seem light and dry will benefit from a 24-hour soak prior to inoculation. Fresh cut wood storing for 6 -8 weeks or less under cool conditions will not need soaking.
Logs that have cracks on the butt ends greater than 1mm or have thin bark and seem light and dry will benefit from a 24-hour soak prior to inoculation. Fresh cut wood storing for 6 -8 weeks or less under cool conditions will not need soaking.
When should I inoculate my cut logs?
General rule: Fall cut logs: 2 weeks after felling up until daytime highs regularly are below 50°F. Winter or early spring cut logs: inoculate from when you can work comfortably outdoors with bare hands, up until daytime highs regularly surpass 70°F.
General rule: Fall cut logs: 2 weeks after felling up until daytime highs regularly are below 50°F. Winter or early spring cut logs: inoculate from when you can work comfortably outdoors with bare hands, up until daytime highs regularly surpass 70°F.
Can I plant different strains into one log?
Not recommended. Strains are antagonistic to one another, even within a group of mushrooms.
Not recommended. Strains are antagonistic to one another, even within a group of mushrooms.
Won't hot wax kill the spawn?
Wax temperature drops immediately when it hits the thin film of water on the spawn, resulting in a complete seal with no harm to the spawn.
Wax temperature drops immediately when it hits the thin film of water on the spawn, resulting in a complete seal with no harm to the spawn.
Can I over inoculate?
No. Commercial growers will want to adjust inoculation rate to their climate to achieve excellent spawn run and minimize inoculation costs. Newer growers can benefit from "over" inoculating; and will be rewarded with faster fruiting.
No. Commercial growers will want to adjust inoculation rate to their climate to achieve excellent spawn run and minimize inoculation costs. Newer growers can benefit from "over" inoculating; and will be rewarded with faster fruiting.
How should I stack my logs after inoculation?
Stack logs so that they receive plenty of moisture but not enough to allow green molds to become established on bark surfaces. Drier climates (Midwest, NE, and western states) benefit from low stacks (logs laid on pallets or rails in the shade) or low log cabin (crib) stacks. Wetter climates (the SE) benefit from waist-high crib stacks. To see a video on how to stack logs for winter storage click here!
Stack logs so that they receive plenty of moisture but not enough to allow green molds to become established on bark surfaces. Drier climates (Midwest, NE, and western states) benefit from low stacks (logs laid on pallets or rails in the shade) or low log cabin (crib) stacks. Wetter climates (the SE) benefit from waist-high crib stacks. To see a video on how to stack logs for winter storage click here!