Easy Steps for Daily Mushroom Harvest: Growing in Plastic Bags
1. Choose Mushroom Variety: Opt for types like oyster or shiitake that grow well in bags.
2. Prepare Medium: Sterilize a substrate like straw or coffee grounds by boiling or pressure cooking. Let it cool.
3. Inoculate Medium: Mix mushroom spawn with the cooled substrate, ensuring even distribution.
4. Pack and Seal Bags: Fill plastic bags with the inoculated medium, compress slightly, and seal with a small air vent.
5. Incubate: Keep bags in a warm, dark place (70°F/21°C) for 2-3 weeks until fully colonized with white mycelium.
6. Initiate Fruiting: Move bags to a cooler, well-lit area (60-65°F/15-18°C). Increase humidity by misting or using a humidity tent.
7. Maintain Conditions: Keep the environment moist and well-ventilated. Mist 2-3 times a day.
8. Harvest Daily: Pick mushrooms when caps are fully expanded, before they drop spores.
9. Rehydrate and Reuse: Mist the substrate after harvesting to encourage additional flushes.
Tips for Success:
Monitor humidity with a gauge.
Keep tools and growing area clean.
Be patient; mushroom growth can take time.
Enjoy your fresh, homegrown mushrooms with this easy method!