Corn in the substrate: mushroom growing myth tested

[@mrbarnesworth8391]

I haven't found a good economical supplier for soybean hulls, and I'm just a hobbyist so I've been experimenting. I use whole corn for grain spawn because its easy to get and cheap here; so I tried just adding 15% rinsed whole corn to my bulk substrate (hardwood pellets & gypsum) and it works pretty well as a nitrogen supplement. I didn't notice any more contamination in my bags than wood + soybean hull. I pressure cook the substrate for 2.5 hrs at 15psi prior to inoculating. The highest percentage of corn I've added to a bag is ~%30 and it colonized fine and fruited.

[@Biokemist-o3k]

For something that is really trash and would be hard to get rid of it certainly is very expensive at least in Pennsylvania ....

[@SubFlow22]

Nolan's gonna be a genius! Taking it all in, those are curious eyes right there.

[@SubFlow22]

Picked up a chestnut culture from 3F a few weeks back. Just put it to grain two days ago and wow is it an aggressive culture. Looking forward to trying out more!

[@SmeeUncleJoe]

I grow a lot of mushrooms in just straight cattle corn. Pressure cook them until they start getting soft but not mushy and do a run of straight corn. Try the oysters.

[@weed_monster_grows]

Thanks for sharing the information as always great job ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@DrowSkinned]

it's so pretty out there. Makes me wish i could move out there.

[@yoyofd]

question . let’s say my mushrooms started pinning and i need to go take a plane and be out for 2 weeks . can i put it in the fridge while i come back and place it back to fruiting as soon as i get home ?

[@pain_lamo3022]

This question isn’t really related to the video but how do you get mycelium onto agar plates? I tried looking it up but nothing answered my question, hopefully you’ll be able to!

[@FreshfromtheFarmFungi]

there are many ways check out this video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4umnXV4jd-IqLMsi=A4VmtgtlgFO0AKIi

[@thematrixcentre]

Can we used mixed sawdust, (from different wood) for growing oyster mushroom. And what % of supplement in the substrate to be pasteurize not sterilize.

[@FreshfromtheFarmFungi]

yes I began this way - watch this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpCvcmR_arR_hZosi=7JBEQoaPZ8FrmV7c

[@reidnorton6794]

I just watched your video about isolating a single spore...Do you have a video about what you do with it afterwards? Thanks

[@FreshfromtheFarmFungi]

yes check out our breeding projects - here is the next step kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIGwkqiEnsaboKMsi=ExdV2UiRRahKXezt

[@SirBoden]

Other than changing the carbon / nitrogen ratio a minuscule amount, I can’t imagine how having bits of corn in there would matter.

[@FreshfromtheFarmFungi]

some people claim they carry more contam loads

[@davidmartnick7195]

​@@FreshfromtheFarmFungiI used corn and wheat for my AIO bags with master's mix. I had approximately one bag contaminated in 300. I don't think there is any legitimate premise to this experiment. If you are looking for a solid experiment for your channel, can you look into caramelization of grain spawn inhibiting growth of mycelium? I have personally been seeing that some of my AIO bags are not becoming inoculated from the LC in bags that have caramelized.

[@beddj1]

That grin at 7:06 haha

[@tdtrecordsmusic]

maybe whole kernels that would need a longer time @ higher temp to fully penetrate a thick dry corn grain... I've never heard this myth btw

[@mikearts6836]

Hey gary what happen to the air science hood?

[@FreshfromtheFarmFungi]

it’s still in my building in storage waiting for the new lab to get it up and going - we are moving slowly but surely on that

[@mikearts6836]

@@FreshfromtheFarmFungi - I am considering buying one i just wanted to make sure it will work well . What do you like better the wall you have now or the air science?

[@alansarthou3276]

Have you ever tried doing those cooked mycelium bricks that have amazing thermal insulating properties? Just a curiosity, but I'd love to try that 😅

[@FreshfromtheFarmFungi]

Ive seen them at telluride but never manufactured them

[@dankmycology2568]

Is Master’s Mix supposed to be pasteurized or sterilized??

[@FreshfromtheFarmFungi]

I use an atmospheric pasteurizer and it works great - not perfect but well enough at this altitude

[@SirBoden]

I can imagine someone will give you grief for using oysters as they will eat damn near anything. 🤓

[@FreshfromtheFarmFungi]

I also threw in a bear’s head which can be finicky

[@willit007]

So beautifull!!!

[@tensiondriven]

I bet you could time how long it takes to fill those two steel water containers, and then fill the bags directly from the hose with the use of a stopwatch… save some time

[@FreshfromtheFarmFungi]

yes 👍 they also make volumetric baggers now that automate this

[@noqsw5058]

Try Jerusalem Artichoke

[@triple_gem_shining]

🔥🔥🔥

[@akilamen1874]

❤

[@bigfatfoot]

amazing background view