How to Grow Mushrooms in a Monotub

[@Bruzumi]

Hey Ashley, in the past you built and automated monotub. Do to still use it or did you scrap it? If you still use it have you noticed a difference between your automated monotub method vs the manual monotub?

[@BoomerShroomer]

I did use it for awhile but ended up stopping it because of my time lapses. I find it easier to control the humidity by just spraying down the tub. But I haven’t done any comparisons to really know which it better.

[@Bruzumi]

@@BoomerShroomer I've had mine going for a bit now and its a good idea but seems to be to better for a big operation when you have a lab and other mycology stuff to work on or if you're leaving home for a few days but I don't find it as fun. I also agree it's easier to control the humidity by keeping any eye on it and it's really fun to just give them the attention and learn without all the gadgets. Maybe it's just preference but after trying it out I prefer just keeping an eye on them instead of set it and forget it.

[@lanceferguson7159]

@@BoomerShroomer hey Ash, can one use the mushroom root trimmings for spawning? Or something useful to propagate the spores one is growing? Thx great vids-puttin' 'em to practice 👍✌🖖

[@BoomerShroomer]

@@lanceferguson7159 yeah you could and you could dry them out and eat them.

[@solarfarm6410]

Excellent video! Very informative! Do you know if we harvest the mushrooms by snipping the ends and leaving the rooting section in the substrate, if it will make another fruiting body?

[@juliomelo2278]

I've seen a bunch of videos about growing mushrooms, from lots of different channels and sourcers, but this one is the most complete one I've ever seen. Thank you a lot for your effort in sharing your knowledge!

[@BoomerShroomer]

Wow, thank you! I really appreciate your comment! 🍄❤️🍄

[@kralljazz]

Bommer is a very good teacher she also brings in much good information via comments from other pro mushroom folks comments best resource on the Tube ima ..Hey Ashley can i use boiled well water or?

[@BoomerShroomer]

@@kralljazz yes

[@MrKinghuman]

By far.

[@lotus8395]

Noooo lie!!

[@eggvs3368]

Small tip: Get a hairdresser spray bottle. They create insanely fine micro droplets of water and recreate an after thunderstorm like environment for the mushrooms. You can spray directly on the Myc and get a very balanced layer of droplets over the whole thing

[@BoomerShroomer]

That’s a great tip!

[@eggvs3368]

@@BoomerShroomer Great video btw

[@BoomerShroomer]

@@eggvs3368 I bought several! Thanks! lol

[@SalmanRavoof]

They're called Flairosol (I think it stands for Fake+Aerosol). I just got two for growing, but I've been playing with them for fun 😅

[@BoomerShroomer]

@@SalmanRavoof I got a few and they work pretty well!

[@StopFear]

This girl is doing a great service for humanity.

[@les9072]

Just finished watching a WM video that you were a part of (Q&A with PGT and Boomer). I'm really blown away on just how close the community is. I have been watching the various videos on mycology and the personalities on these KZbin videos (Growing) are awesome. Great information and so much more interesting than anything on prime time tv! Thanks Ashley, you are a big part of my getting started with mycology! Your informationals are excellent！

[@ralphmalph6100]

Your contribution and enthusiasm are contagious, Ashley. Thank so much for sharing you awesome knowledge.

[@BoomerShroomer]

Thank you! 😊

[@breakit46]

Given me more confidence, something to digest and learn from. I was already wafting, with a post office note pad, still am. Thanks again.

[@maxdangers]

This absolutely fascinates me, I've watched this at least six times in the last year and still I'm enjoying it like all my favourite guides and documentaries. You're very knowledgeable, experienced and passionate about this. I can't believe how much I've learned from your videos, I can't wait to apply your information to my own endeavours in this area 🙂🙏

[@patrickmcguire9601]

Thank you for being such a great teacher. I embarked on this journey in early March and since I've came across your channel you have given me all the confidence and education to be able to medicate myself naturally along with my cannabis regiment. Mush love 🍄

[@BoomerShroomer]

That’s amazing! Thank you! 🍄❤️🍄

[@starbeautiful8]

do you have a trusted site for mushroom spores?

[@dmyz5343]

great vid. two things i would recommend though is waiting until completely dry before cutting stems. it will cause less bruising, also don't mist unless mycelium is completely dry on top... to much resting water on top can carry bacteria that can turn to trich real quick. The colonized substrate should hold plenty enough water throughout it for the initial first flush, so i wouldn't recommend until you are trying to get a second or third flush before you start misting (unless you live in a dry hot place and substrate gets extremely dry).

[@BoomerShroomer]

Thanks

[@jimdoogan5281]

Yep, if using a casing layer, there should be plenty of moisture for at least a couple of good flushes and added moisture promotes contaminates, especially for beginners.

[@bradleyd.thornton5963]

You are correct in what you're saying about misting, except that trychoderma is a mold, not bacteria. She should be more worried about perniciosa adding that much water, and fanning is just literally creating a vortex of all the potential contaminants floating about in the room. 1.) Correct field capacity. 2.Perfect your GE for colonization and consolidation (plugs are fine, if you must. 3.) Dial in your optimum FAE for fruiting (density of polyfil less at the top) so as to maintain proper humidity and allowing CO2 to escape below.

[@dmyz5343]

@@jimmypee8404 lol you didn't get what I said. You harvest by twist and pull method, to have very limited bruising. Then dry with the dirt that is still attached to mushroom at base of stem. Once dry then cut that part off. If you do that it really limits the bruising.

[@stevemccluskey7102]

i recommend a dental mirror or a mirror on a telescoping wand so that you can look under the cap from above to see if the veils are broken.

[@BoomerShroomer]

Great idea!! I am going to order one!

[@rustyshackleford3433]

you guys know that tons of oldhead growers prefer to let their flushes create a nice canopy? It seems like a newbie thing to worry about the freaking veils breaking all the time. It's not that big of a deal, certainly not enough to warrant the use of mirrors and whatever. The worst that happens is you get a slight mess on the sides of the tub maybe. I don't understand why I always see these comments about muh veils like it's anything other than a matter of preference.

[@BoomerShroomer]

@@rustyshackleford3433 Ive just noticed that if it spores on new pins then they stop growing. Thats why I pick them before the veil breaks. Hopefully next go I can get better genetics and don't have to worry about this as much. Learning as I go.

[@rustyshackleford3433]

@@BoomerShroomer if you have pins growing right next to sporating mature fruits chances are those pins weren't going anywhere anyway. Aborts are to be expected in even the most perfect conditions and with the best genetics. The idea that spores cause the mycelium to revert back to a vegetative state is largely unfounded and in all the time I've grown I've never seen it happen. It doesn't even make sense from an evolutionary perspective. Why would any organism stop trying to reproduce? Relax, you're doing fine.

[@carsonpluff1388]

@@rustyshackleford3433 Yea I have to agree, actually I know for a fact I've had new pins starting that got sporilated pretty heavily, AND I poured a couple water bottles over it, stuck the whole tub in the dark/cold shelves I have in the corner of my basement for 12-18 hours, poured the water off into a watering can to later be used in my gardens and the tote goes right back on the shelves in my veg room! Usually those ones will be the first to start back up (if they do, obviously all don't) after like 4-5 days (genetics depending) and the full flush comming on by like day 10 at the latest

[@13Knives1]

The corner on my second spawn bag is still going slow but still steady. The other bag that went into the tub was the one that initially was stalling and needed a second mix. It exploded with growth after that so I think I'll do two mixes going forward. When I put it in the tub I may have partaken in some medical treats and got paranoid about the field capacity but 2 days later its almost completely white on top and I can see tons of these little white crystals starting to poke upwards. Also side note on clean rooms, I have a trick I picked up from doing construction a long time ago. Take aspray bottle like the one you have and mist around the room top to bottom. The water helps knock down all the particles or hairs in the air. Then mist the floor and gently sweep it or swiffer it.

[@BoomerShroomer]

Awesome!!! Sounds like it’s going perfect!! 😍😍

[@robneumann1432]

Definitely the best day-to-day instructional video I've come across so far, lots of great information! Thank you!! 👽🍄🍄

[@tylerbridgeman757]

You make the whole process seem easy. You are patient and attentive to your personal myco colony. Great share! I now feel more confident delving into this hobbie. Ideal environment and custom medium you built. Perfect set up for a beginner/noob like me. Thank you

[@BoomerShroomer]

Thank you! Let me know if you have any questions!

[@jessesoto8887]

@@jimmypee8404 are they actually not very good?

[@rygygardens]

@@BoomerShroomer I just started my first bag of Golden Teachers so I need all the help I can get. What are u using to sterilize everything, like what is the mix ratio of the spray.... or do u dilute it at all? Also I've heard that I can use just straight Perlite as a base medium if I can't find anything else to grow them in? Any kind of pointers to get me in the right direction will be so much appreciated, thank u for taking the time to read my comment and hopefully I hear back from u. Thank u again!

[@m.i.c.h.o]

@@rygygardens This is probably way too late, but the spray is 70% iso alcohol. Boomer Shroomer says not to use perlite, and personally I agree with her. I'd use coir (since it's golden teachers especially), vermiculite and gypsum for the substrate.

[@13Knives1]

Finally put my first bag into its tub today and I had to stop and smell the mycelium and wow that did smell good! For reals try it if you're reading this. My other bag has one corner left so maybe another 2 or 3 days for the second tub.

[@BoomerShroomer]

Sweet!! Getting close!

[@louramon5141]

I'm at the exact same stage thanks to this video

[@BTubbs]

I have watched so many videos about growing mushrooms, and this video is the best one i have watched. It showed me what i did wrong during my last grow and showed me a few new things.

[@BoomerShroomer]

Awesome! Reach out to me on Instagram if you have any more questions!

[@coodyscoops]

This is the best video i have seen for learning how to grow shrooms... Perfection👌🏾

[@BoomerShroomer]

Thanks so much!

[@propertyaisolutions]

I agree!!!

[@alexisroberts1871]

OMG a video that makes mushroom growing accessible and understandable. Thank you for your knowledge and experience and for making a video that is not an advert to sell products.

[@joew717]

I just learned a new trick to help with drying (I call it my ghetto dehydrator) after a few days of air drying my shrooms were bendy but that's as dry as they'd get so I put them in a gallon ziplock bag with a damprid from the dollar store and the next day they were super dry and brittle! I didn't even need to chop them up in the food processor! Just a pinch and they burst into tiny pieces!

[@LEO179MX]

Learned more here watching 1 video than weeks of reading. You’ve simplified the whole process so well. Thank you for sharing.😌🙏🏻

[@BoomerShroomer]

Glad it was helpful! I am working on a start to finish videos that shows everything! I'm almost done. Been taking footage for more than 7 month!

[@allenkinahan6955]

Just received your monotub kit. Thank you so much for added bonus stuff. Looks so much better than working with rubbermaid or plastic.

[@danpiontek9839]

Absolutely love your attitude.I’ve found it to be pleasantly upbeat positive and refreshing. It is such a breath of fresh air. Especially in this negative (dare I say) toxic world we live in these days. Thank you for your videos taking the time to show us what to do and avoiding costly errors and I am the king of errors holding the title strong 5 yrs and running lol. Thank you again, your the best

[@aspjake123]

A great way to inspect the veil is to use an inspection mirror. This enables you to look at the underside before picking. Love your videos!! I am a total newbie and follow your advice. Instead of plucking why not use trimming scissors? Also, Awesome info about not letting the veil break and spores dropping, thus preventing pin growth!!!

[@NextGenNate]

Wow...like wow you are so detailed and informative without skipping anything, you are going to be popular!

[@BoomerShroomer]

Thank you so much 😊

[@TheShamwwow]

Your videos are hands down the most detailed and informative on youtube. Thank you for such great video. Mine are going great because of you :)

[@BoomerShroomer]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your comment. ❤️🍄❤️

[@terrypatrick420]

I am so glad you're here! Thank you tons for all the help.

[@BTCMPOWERS]

love the simple yet informative video's Ashley puts out

[@DstumpJ]

I've been told you shouldn't spray the pins. But it's clearly seems to work for you. So much information out there and I feel like most of it is personal preference. Cracking video thanks for the upload.

[@BoomerShroomer]

Check out my start to finish video. I have updated all of my findings and tek.

[@DstumpJ]

@@BoomerShroomer will do.

[@TheAhcheez]

Ashley... this is an awesome video!! Looks like you have fun and have a wealth of knowledge. Thank you for sharing with us!

[@BoomerShroomer]

You are so welcome!

[@Noel127]

You're by far the best teacher

[@rightnearthebeach]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. 🙏🏾🍄✨

[@BoomerShroomer]

You are so welcome!

[@simonbumford]

the look of love for your shrooms while your fanning them is great 😀

[@mikea6747]

Ashely is awesome. She is quick to reply to my question and I’m excited to follow her method.

[@BoomerShroomer]

Thank you!

[@mikea6747]

@@BoomerShroomer no thank you for making it look easy.

[@mikea6747]

Supplies are almost complete to start my new mycology research. I Can’t wait.

[@BoomerShroomer]

@@mikea6747 yay! That's exciting! Keep me updated on your journey!

[@k-loves-e8027]

I can't wait to grow! I just wish you guys sold the spore bag lol

[@LarsLarsen77]

A wet towel makes a great replacement for the lid. It lets a ton of air through, it humidifies the air as it passes through, and it still allows light through as long as it's not too dark a fabric.

[@fungdark8270]

Also holds tons of potential contams

[@CobaltxBoom]

@@fungdark8270 lol 😂 that’s true

[@MellowMush666]

Pressure cook towel

[@iamtheredyeti-ip1lv]

Just want to say thank you for your effort in making these videos, you have helped my new hobby tremendously. Oh and you are super cute 😘

[@paulsmithprimitivebushcraft]

Thank you for sharing your process, More fanning, more indirect moisture, and you Will increase your fruiting, but otherwise beautifully done! 😁😁

[@BoomerShroomer]

Thanks! I will try next time!

[@TalkingToLeedskalnin]

You're a very good teacher. You make it all seem so easy.

[@BoomerShroomer]

I appreciate that!

[@bamaknifeguy]

You are great 😊. Super informative and it seems like you don’t take it insanely seriously like a lot of other people do on here that are growing mushrooms. You have a fun attitude. I like it. You have a happy voice with good information so I’m in !! I subscribed and turned on notifications so I’ll be looking out for more vids. Love your take on one of my many hobbies 🤘🏼 🤘🏼🍄 Keep on Shroomin’ Boomer !!!

[@BoomerShroomer]

Thank you!! That was such a nice comment! 😊😊

[@billw8648]

Thank you for the very informative video. I had some issues with FAE, I wasn't aware of the fanning method. My fruits were mutated and very few. The instructions I recieved with this stuff never mentioned any fanning. Also I was told spraying water directly on fruits will cause them to abort. It's all a learning process I guess. Thanks again for a well done video.

[@alexcammarano9048]

Thank you so much for these great Videos!!! I noticed you added a light to the lid. How often do you turn it on? Would you also consider adding a fan that can turn on automatically twice a day for a couple minutes?

[@imhighbro]

Liner tek is handy being that hole placement isn’t dire if it’s a little lower than substrate as it still will get sublime fae it seems. I like that. Just got my substrate from you but gotta wait for my spawn bag to colonize and she will be on her way! Thanks for doing what you do!! Super informative, clear, and well done. Appreciate all your hard work and keep it up!

[@imhighbro]

Also what’s your avg yield from the tub? I’ve heard standard is 6 oz + if all goes smoothly and you continue to fruit successfully but would like your feedback from experience as well! Thanks!

[@BoomerShroomer]

Thank you!

[@BoomerShroomer]

I usually get about an oz per flush of dried mushrooms. Sometimes more sometimes less.

[@khaledaltamimi2581]

And i like how you explained every detail thanks for that 🙏🌹

[@BoomerShroomer]

You’re welcome 😊

[@americafirst4585]

Best tutorial ever. I watch this a few times before I start my path to our sacred fruits. She will tech you if you absorb the process and steps. I have proof 😂🤣😂🤣 Thank you for this video

[@BoomerShroomer]

Glad it was helpful!

[@damnitohwell9563]

Loved this video, I learned a lot! Thanks fancy mammal

[@BoomerShroomer]

Thank you!

[@BioGrower420]

i´ve learned so much out of this video! Thank you a lot Ashley for putting your knowledge out! happy growing ;)

[@13Knives1]

Well two days later and the substrate is healthy. I'm seeing exudate and primordia now as well. I could put it into fruiting conditions today but I think I'll give it another day before casing. I was worried the second bag was stalling so I moved it to a lower shelf closer to the heatsource and I can see growth now. Also side note, and I really mean this in a nice way so if you're offended I'll edit this out. I've been trying to place why you sound so familiar and it clicked in my brain, "oh my God, she sounds like Violet from The Incredibles!"

[@BoomerShroomer]

Thank you! Can you reach out to be on Instagram with pics?

[@13Knives1]

@@BoomerShroomer sure thing

[@LordGrimlok666]

Thank you so much for making these videos.

[@BoomerShroomer]

You’re welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@xMrjamjam]

A realy useful tool for checking the veil on your mushrooms would have to be one of those dentist tools with the small circular mirror that way if you have a bunch of mushrooms really closely packed together you can get in between the small spaces and check them all

[@BoomerShroomer]

That's a great idea! Thanks!

[@rafaellewis1263]

They have telescoping ones at autoshops

[@ZiggyRado]

Thank you so much.Now I see the mistakes I made .

[@BoomerShroomer]

You're welcome 😊

[@glennplatvoet7111]

Thanks for letting us see how you do it that was informative better than the others I've seen.i thinking time to do it so good. Thanks again

[@ajw_music]

When you sanitise it doesn't look like you use much or cover all the areas? Am I just paranoid?

[@BoomerShroomer]

No! It’s good to be paranoid! Be so sterile! I wiped everything down before I started the video and that was my second go around.

[@kingjorden95]

learned so much... thanks.. bouncing back from quite an unsuccessful first flush.. YOU'RE AWESOME

[@BoomerShroomer]

Thank you!

[@nanceepstein1167]

Hi, Ashley! Question about when you harvest: If you accidentally get a lot of mycelium when you pull a mushroom out, can you separate it from the base/foot of the mushroom and put it back into the tub - maybe even in the hole it was pulled from?

[@gwenethowens]

I was wondering that too!

[@crstna10]

There’s no reply to this question, and it was the only question I had. Did you ever find an answer to your question?

[@sirpsys]

"How perfect, the veil is just starting to break" yep that's mushrooms for ya ;)

[@katherinepoppy7341]

Where can I get the plugs?

[@dougs5990]

Those are beautiful!! Thank you for the amount of effort you put into your KZbin and IG content!!!!

[@BoomerShroomer]

You are so welcome! Thank you!

[@WOJOWNIK77]

Where in GODS name do you get “plastic plugs”? 😊 that’s great! 💖💖💖

[@BoomerShroomer]

www.fastenal.com/products/details/11130268

[@tonyalvarez5884]

@@BoomerShroomer where can I find the one inch filters?

[@BoomerShroomer]

@@tonyalvarez5884 I have them on my website www.BoomerShroomer.com/monotub

[@tonyalvarez5884]

@@BoomerShroomer thanks just got some!

[@sirrichard6685]

Awesome video. You have given me the confidence to grow for the first time

[@jb.899]

I wish I was as smart as you

[@BoomerShroomer]

You are!! 😊😊

[@dienosorpo]

Sim...

[@transgenderific1507]

Wow...simp

[@dauntlessdev9n499]

*same

[@dauntlessdev9n499]

Do you need help

[@johndoolittle9040]

Hey Ashley I love you I love the way you grow mushrooms and explain it you're the greatest you've taught me a lot thank you this is John from North Little Rock Arkansas

[@BoomerShroomer]

Thank you so much!

[@WCiossek]

To reduce the CO2 very drastically, you can use an aquarium pump and an air stone. This is usually done by oxygenating the water in an aquarium so the fish can breathe. You can put this stone in bottles filled with water and thus clean the air of microbes and dust as they get stuck in the water. The outflowing air is free of microbes and very humid. This air is fed into the fruit box with a hose. The continuous moist and cleaned air flow blows the CO2 out completely. Um das CO2 sehr drastisch zu reduzieren, können Sie eine Aquarienpumpe und einen Luftstein verwenden. Dies geschieht normalerweise durch Sauerstoffanreicherung des Wassers in einen Aquarium, damit die Fische atmen können. Sie können diesen Stein in mit Wasser gefüllte Flaschen legen und so die Luft von Mikroben und Staub reinigen, da diese im Wasser stecken bleiben. Die ausströmende Luft ist frei von Mikroben und sehr feucht. Diese Luft wird mit einem Schlauch in die Fruchtbox geleitet. Der kontinuierliche feuchte und gereinigte Luftstrom bläst das CO2 vollständig heraus

[@BoomerShroomer]

Thanks!

[@danpeterson3311]

I use a bubbler and ccharcoal filled bottle and a small fan

[@pjgrantland3058]

This is the best guide I’ve seen by far. Good work!

[@BoomerShroomer]

Wow, thanks! Been working on a more completed start to finish video and I almost have all the footage.

[@jb.899]

And they're more potent if the veil hasn't dropped

[@BoomerShroomer]

Have you tested this? I read about this and was wondering if it was really true! Thanks!!

[@jb.899]

Yeah I was wondering too . If you find out let me know

[@94jmh]

Have also heard you should harvest before veil breaks. I might do it at the earliest sign of breaking but idk how often I have to check it in order to catch it

[@BoomerShroomer]

@@94jmh as much as you can! They grow fast!

[@ManG1aze]

Not 100% true. They stop producing psilocybin once the veil pops, meaning as they growafter the veil breaks they ar less potent BY WEIGHT. They are actually the most potent pretty much as the veil pops. But, the difference in potency before and after the veil breaking is 100% un-noticeable.

[@brentwejrowski]

Love it. Lots of help this is just what I needed. First time fruiting and need to figure out my techniques!

[@BoomerShroomer]

Awesome, good luck!

[@nicholaseagle7638]

I just read the comments question has been answered 😂

[@BoomerShroomer]

Sweet!

[@heatherbeltz4511]

I love your teachings! Excited to try growing in a few days and begin my journey with earth's sacred fruits, ty for sharing your tips and love for fungi

[@BoomerShroomer]

You are so welcome!

[@christopherjordan5826]

This is exactly the kind of video I was looking for. Thank you Ashley!

[@BoomerShroomer]

You're so welcome! Thank you!

[@villainheadquarters6044]

You can tell she was on her way to a party or something and she wanted to do shrooms at it and ran out so she decided to harvest them before she left and I love it 🤣🤣

[@angelocappella3397]

Thank you Ashley for your videos. They are so well made and make the most sense. I have a amazing project and I keep referring back to your videos primarily. Thanks!

[@BoomerShroomer]

So glad you are finding them useful! Thank you! ❤️

[@delivorr]

fan directly with the lid girl :) so much airflow like this only about 5 sec per tube

[@titan2012able]

Hi🙂, very good explained,and she is lovely person, I love her and the way she is dedicated in teaching and sharing the knowledge with community.

[@BoomerShroomer]

So nice of you! Thank you for your comment!

[@scamlikely79]

she changed my life!

[@TheGoodFunGuy]

I like the plug idea, gonna have to give that a try! Enjoyed the video

[@BoomerShroomer]

Thank you!

[@NANDOCESARNC420]

I luv this Magic teacher, she is a alien, hugz from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@martindobson5739]

Im learning how to do this. This is one of the best videos. Thank you 👌😁💯

[@BoomerShroomer]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

[@MarcMarcelTV]

This is my favorite tutorial thusfar, take a bow! Great job, and thank you!

[@BoomerShroomer]

Yay! Thank you! I really appreciate your comment! Mush love! 🍄❤️🍄

[@DouglasBR-lr1ts]

Good evening Ashley, please activate the subtitles in Portuguese, thank you and congratulations for the work and for your very explanatory videos, I only found 1 video of yours with Portuguese subtitles so far and I really liked it 🍄🧘🏼‍♂️🌄 I used Google Translate to send the message, thank you.

[@levioptionallastname6749]

TBH I just watch because I like video that are informational and over 10 min long,.

[@BoomerShroomer]

Thank you!

[@lukemingrone1291]

try using a small hooked knife or paring knife (sterilized) to remove the mushrooms. That should help stop the pulling up of mycelium.

[@BoomerShroomer]

Thanks!

[@erins.5420]

Just preordered your mono tub!!!! Can’t wait!

[@BoomerShroomer]

Thank you! I should have them in a few weeks! So close.

[@BluhmGardens]

I know this is one of your older videos, but have you learned yet that the myc of primary decomposers like cubes will flip back and forth from rhizomorphic to tometose growth based on how much nutrient is available? Less nutrient equals more rhizomorphic growth, where more nutrient equals more tometose growth. If there isn't enough nutrient the colony will focus it's growth into runners to hunt for food, while if they have plenty of food they get fat and lazy and grow tometose. They are like humans in this. ;) My point is that just sectoring for rhizo growth isn't really the best way to isolate culture. The best way is to consecutively clone fruits, then sector, then clone, then sector, etc. I also suggest using a low-nutrient agar to force rhizo growth so you can then sector the fastest of the rhizo strands instead of just sectoring what turns rhizo on a tometose dish. Another tip in culture selection is to clone fruits that throw off the largest clusters as opposed to the largest fruits. This provides an isolate that may produce smaller fruits, but will have a nice tight even flush across your substrate surface. Another controversial topic is that cubes are not "dung lovers", they are grass lovers. The proof is in the fact that (naturally) they only grow in the dung of grass-grazing animals. The only reason they grow in dung is the moisture content. Try adding untreated grass seed to your grain spawn at no higher than 1:1 ration. 100% grass seed works great and produces way better results, but you'll never get a colonized jar busted up. If you mix it in with another grain like rye wheat, make sure to hydrate the grains separately before mixing and PC'ing since the grass seed will hydrate much faster. Another tip for y'all is to save some of your grain soak water and use it as your nutrient for agar. Make sure to filter it with a couple coffee filters before using. This way your myc is already adjusted to the nutrient profile of your grain spawn. I just save around a quart of the grain soak water in the freezer, then pull off what I need for each agar run. Don't mix it heavy, use a 1:9 ratio of grain soak water to distilled water, then 2 grams of agar agar powder per 100ml of diluted nutrient broth. Sorry for the long reply, just figured it'd be better to get it all out in one reply instead of several on different videos. ;)

[@BoomerShroomer]

Thank you so much for the information! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🍄🍄🍄

[@BluhmGardens]

@@BoomerShroomer You're welcome. :)

[@xxaguadaxx]

Amazing video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. My question now is, why do I sometimes see packed canopies and some other times I see not as many mushrooms spread across the monotub? What makes that yield difference? Is it due to the strain? fruiting conditions? Would love some points of view on this matter. Thanks!

[@crossminded9480]

improper conditions, and genetics play a large role

[@LORDPHANTOMM]

Just follow what she says, it took me 3x til I actually listened and did what she said and succeeded

[@Allyourbase1990]

These videos really are the best ! I’m an idiot so I need step by step 😂😂😂

[@alexisagapiou3083]

Wow you have replied to every comment! Your amazing. Great videos too 🙏

[@BoomerShroomer]

Thank you!

[@mikehancho1613]

Really enjoy your videos Ashley thanks for all the knowledge. What is your favorite mushy?

[@jasoncannon1875]

Thank you for your informational videos. I have learned so much and saved a ton of money. Gave me the confidence i needed to graduate from cakes to monotub! Keep em comin :)

[@BoomerShroomer]

You are so welcome! Thank you for your comment! It means alot! 🍄❤️🍄

[@smolpickenergy]

This kind of content definitely confused me as a beginner, but as I come to a close on my first grow I am definitely going unmodified. Way too much going on for cubes but this is good for food. Unfortunately not a lot of food top fruits very well

[@a.evansrn107]

Could you do a video on temperatures through the growing process and humidity as well? Also how much sunlight they need throughout the day. Love your videos

[@buttpee6964]

Hi, I’m starting a KZbin channel. About a novice growing mushrooms. I’d love to have you stop by and give me some pointers. I’m gonna try and post every other day Dianne I ta kinda a slow process. Thank you

[@geraldstokes5661]

could you give me a source for coco coir, very good vid ,thanks for sharing

[@PatchCornAdams723]

Great video, but it is incredibly important to know the difference between 'sanitizing' and 'sterilizing'. Spraying with alcohol does not sterilize, it sanitizes.

[@BoomerShroomer]

Just spray is down. It will be fine.

[@helens1111]

It seems like a number of KZbinrs making these videos don’t know the difference between sterilizing and sanitizing. All of them keep saying things like: “…. Make sure you sterilize your hands….” Or “…. Spray the tub to sterilize it…” sounds unprofessional

[@edgaracuna4809]

Thanks you, is a very good exposition.

[@ricardoarauja6590]

Hey Ashley. I just watch ur. KZbin video. Is was very interesting. I enjoyed the video. I think am going to give it a shot & try it. Thank you .

[@austinwatson7275]

I really like to pick a few before they open up. However, I like to let them grow until they are fully developed, rolling up on the edges just a little. It creates a really beautiful self-exploration journey!

[@BoomerShroomer]

Sounds lovely! ☺️

[@frederiklauber-richter1110]

You're an amazing teacher 😊 Thank you !

[@cryptohound]

✨ sterile isn’t required for fruiting- these do grow wild✨⚡️

[@starbeautiful8]

Do you have a site you recommend/trust that sells mushroom spores? Thank you so much for these videos!

[@FullSendRen]

BOOMER SHROOMER I WISH I FOUND YOU SOONER!!!!!!!!

[@johnrafferty7278]

I think when checking weather the vails have broken or not a dentist's mirror would be helpful 👍🏻