SUBSTRATES: Mix recipes by hand or in a cement mixer for larger amounts. Soak overnight. BAGS: Unicorn bags type B filters allow for faster and more complete colonisation than A filters but are more prone to contamination, particularly for species which take longer to colonise such as shiitake. BAG FILLING: Roll down the top of … Read moreMushroom Growing Tips
If you are interested in growing at home you can go 3 ways…. 1. The Easy Way Buy a fully colonised fruting bag – this is essentially substrate (a bag of sawdust or straw) which already has mushroom fibres (mycelium) growing in it. Cut the top off the bag when you receive it, put the bag … Read moreGrowing your own…
Unicorn bags are made from polypropylene which has a melting point of 160c and thus autoclave/pressure cooker safe. To use, fill the gusseted bags about half way then fold, like wrapping a Christmas present, by tucking in the sides and then tucking the open top under the bag before sterilization.?Bags compress under sterilization as a … Read moreUnicorn Bags and Filters
Growing at home? Here are the recipes that we use… MMSH: Masters’ Mix A substrate blend pioneered by TR Davis of Earth Angel Mushrooms. This is best for all fast growing strains such as Osyter mushrooms. This makes 1 Unicorn XLS fruiting bag (4kg is recommended for each). Total /kg 5kg 4kg 3.5kg soy hull pellets … Read moreSubstrate Recipes