🍄 BROWN RICE TEK FULL GUIDE for Growing Mushrooms at Home in 2025, EASIEST Way to Start! 🍄

[@Mycophilia]

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[@Mycophilia]

@@SlamTheSlammer no but people have done it before. It’s not ideal to say the least

[@Marleyfresher]

What’s up Sage. Man I just started my own grow and I’m almost ready to convert my spawn to bulk. I watch all your videos but I wish I could physically talk to you online or text or something cause I have a few questions to ask. I just downloaded discord but I don’t know how to use it. I was going try to message you on there.

[@Mycophilia]

@@Marleyfresher hey Marley, you can do that through my mentorship program :) If interested, shoot me an email at [e-mail] and I would be happy to send you the details.

[@elysesegebart6979]

@@Mycophilia What happens if you don't unscrew the lids a little before sterilizing?

[@Stonedaped420]

After a year of no experimenting, I come back ready to get back into it, and you drop a video on exactly what I was currently researching

[@Mycophilia]

That’s the power of a well-timed video!

[@Tangi_ENT]

BRUH. Ditto.

[@jazminzi72]

Same I just got back into doing it this month

[@ethanmccormack9561]

Mate I just wanted to say thank you, you have truly helped me with mushroom growing, I really appreciate the fact you properly explain things and show that things outside of the box work. Oh yeah, thank you for the recommendation for the instant pot, I don't have much space and have a shared kitchen which means I couldn't use a traditional pressure cooker. So far no grain or substrate I have cooked have become contaminated. You are an absolute legend mate and my number 1 go to for mushroom tips and advice

[@Mycophilia]

Thank you Ethan! Glad to hear you are having success!

[@aceagain7483]

When the OG mycos drop a vid...I watch! Dont matter how knowledgeable i am on the topic...im watching! Mush Love!

[@Mycophilia]

🍄 💜

[@Brownie1993]

Super excited to see this video! Sage is an amazing teacher!

[@Mycophilia]

Thanks Brownie!

[@jesseb1298]

100%

[@brandonc.perezcampos1857]

Amazing video! I have my jars with rice ready for 9 days waiting for the second part :D

[@Mycophilia]

Thanks! 😊

[@ProKitman]

Loved the editing on this video, Sage!!! I know you were working on it for a while and you kept saying you wanted to do it well. I can tell you had a lot of fun with it and it was great information!!! Mush love !

[@Mycophilia]

@@ProKitman thank you Kit! Much appreciated

[@s.c342]

Yes a refresh guide! Way over due! Thank you so much sage! Such a great teacher!

[@bobfarris4471]

Sage. Thank you so so much. I'm currently on my first grow and have been failing miserably with brown rice and popcorn. Just ordered an iso ape syringe from itw. Been trying with dehydrated fruits till now and wasn't rinsing my rice enough. Thanks again,forever your fan. Mush love brother!

[@SPORE_SPORTS]

Excited to see you back to growing your channel!

[@Mycophilia]

Glad to be back!

[@MikeNaples]

Great explanation on brown rice for spawn and highly informative. I had unsuccessfully dug around trying to find out if parboiled was acceptable and just avoided it since could find no answer. Now I know. Also being new to the hobby started out using rye berries which (in my area) are about five times the cost of brown rice and requires a multi-step two day prep. Brown rice is the way to go. Thanks for the vid!

[@Mycophilia]

Yep, I found that nobody actually mentions this. I don’t think they even know this, thus giving brown rice a mixed reputation. Strange seeing as how popular it is!

[@Eclyptical]

5:22 can confirm that you can have great success by just steaming the jars in a regular lidded pot instead of using a pressure cooker. Just make sure the jars aren't touching the bottom of the pot. If you don't have a steamer basket for this then you can put some masor jar lid rings at the bottom of the pot to create a little platform for the jars to stand on. I steam mine for about 2 hours. If you can afford it then a pressure cooker is worth it just for the ease of mind, but don't think that just because you can't afford one that you can't grow mushrooms.

[@Mycophilia]

💯 👍

[@Mycophilia]

@@Eclyptical and holy cow Ecly you’re still around!

[@TheQueenOfDreams]

I think I understand now why I found whole brown rice so problematic! Very helpful, thank you, Sage!

[@Mycophilia]

Glad it clicked for you!

[@depraved420]

Nice video Sage! You've come a long way bro. ❤

[@Mycophilia]

Appreciate the support man! Glad to see you still around ✌️

[@pablogarcia7019]

Amazing tutorial 🙌🙌🙌🙌 Looking forward to new content Sage!!! Glad to be a supporter of your channel, keep up the great work!!!!!

[@Mycophilia]

@@pablogarcia7019 thanks Pablo!

[@shaunm1983]

Really cool video. Thanks Sage

[@binkibonko69]

ay big dog I subscribed to tier 1 on the site, I'm having some difficulties these next 3 months but after that I hope to sub to the genetics tier those spores are so juicy hehe! thanks for all the free resources on here and all your hard work, I now have 10 agar dishes completely clean and colonizing and 2 brown rice jars clean and colonizing too. am preparing to make a monotub but I am definitely interested in following your shoebox tek as it makes everything more compartmentalized and fun in general. If it wasn't for this channel I'm not sure I would have even went half as far as I have. you clearly have a passion for this and make it easy and simple, I had to contrast so many sources of misleading information and downright wasters of time and money until I found this channel. I know tier 1 isn't a lot but I hope to stay subscribed for a long time. keep it up man much love

[@Mycophilia]

Thank you Binki, I really appreciate your message and support 💜

[@youngmf6052]

Great work Sage!

[@Mycophilia]

Thanks!

[@Rolandfart]

I LOVE my instapot. I find that pint jars are more convenient if you have an instapot. I can fit 6 pint jars in at a time.

[@Mycophilia]

#instapotlife

[@l.a.b-likeabosstrucking6617]

I’m not first but I’m stealing it FIRST ! lol 😂 thanks for the videos

[@Mycophilia]

😂 thanks bro!

[@BlkInc1]

Very informative, Thanks!

[@Mycophilia]

Cheers! Happy to help!

[@skavossis5377]

Co-Lander 😂 . There can only be one 😊

[@oldboots75]

Great video 👍Cheers Sage

[@Mycophilia]

Thanks Zoots!

[@classics967]

Thank you very much for the content. Busting many myths!

[@Mycophilia]

My pleasure!

[@bobfarris4471]

I'm also taking your advice about using petri dishes and spores No more LC For me. I almost gave up. Was so frustrated. Renewed hope thanks to you. Mush love.

[@Mycophilia]

Glad I could help get you back on track! 🍄💪

[@ryanpalin1552]

Love your videos good sir!

[@Mycophilia]

Happy to hear it!

[@walterblack235]

Very good video!

[@Mycophilia]

🍄💪

[@junior_2026]

The best ❤❤

[@MycoAlan]

Ty for the info great tek tyvm🍄❤

[@Mycophilia]

No problem, happy to help!

[@robbiej8565]

Great video thanks

[@Mycophilia]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@wabberjockeydoge3675]

I use brown rice. At first glance, people think it's more expensive, but it's really not because unlike seed grains, it expands about 3x and absorbs alot more water. Also it doesnt waste weight on the hulls which are already removed. For people with a walmart, the generic walmart "Great Value" brand comes in 5lb bags for $4 and works great and is the most economical/easy to find at smaller volumes. You can find large sacks at indian and asian groceries as well, but for smaller scale home/hobbyists the walmart brand bags are likely the most economic choice.

[@Mycophilia]

Thanks for your comment ✌️

[@saab9-5]

Brown rice colonizes so much faster than popcorn. I've tried both and prefer brown rice.

[@paulmyfinger]

Does the jar sit on the bottom of the pot or does it have to be raised a little?

[@akanonymoss]

Really like the new format Sage! Random curiosity brown rice question, if in clean and sterile enough conditions and careful is it possible to transfer say a couple bags of UB to a jar and inoculate? Like I said, just curiosity 🤔

[@Mycophilia]

Yes absolutely, if proper sterile technique is practiced. Glad you like the new format!

[@akanonymoss]

@Mycophilia Thanks again for replying, until I can get my hands on an older second hand pressure cooker rather than a cheapo Chinesium new one it hit me as an idea. I tried the first flush I cultivated, I know genetics have a huge role to play but those cuboids are not even remotely close to liberties in strength. I'm already looking at grass lovers and I haven't even got past my second flush pinning 🤣 to the moon!!!

[@sonfrieza5842]

brown rice supremacy

[@Mycophilia]

💯🤫

[@sativaburns6705]

Thank you sir.

[@Mycophilia]

🤘

[@mitchmcalister4878]

Hi Sage another banger! Do you put the tap on the lid (to attach ring and jar lid) before or after your sterilize the mason jars? Does the tape need to be sterilized too? Blessings & keep up the great work! Mush Love 🍄🙏😎

[@Mycophilia]

Thanks! After 👍

[@Mycophilia]

@@mitchmcalister4878 that’s weird, my response isn’t showing up here. No, no tape until after sterilization. The tape is sterile off the roll.

[@PuftHeStays]

Hit that like button y'all!!!

[@Mycophilia]

What’s up Oreo! 🙌🏼

[@Sk47226]

Thanks man❤

[@Mycophilia]

No problem 👍 thanks for commenting!

[@Sk47226]

@Mycophilia please never stop sharing info like this 🫶🏼

[@mediaaccount6218]

Does it, have to be a jar with a solid lid or can the ones with a syringe filter and a healing patch in the top be ok?

[@Mycophilia]

Yes that’s ok

[@cuznclive2236]

Mush love.

[@super44super44]

bonjour de France 🥰

[@Mycophilia]

Bonjour de Canada!

[@Jugg215]

Been using brown rice as grain for tubs and brf cakes for 20 years. I like popcorn and oats but there will always be rice going on.

[@detacheddad3396]

@@Jugg215 do you ever mix the rice with corn and oats?

[@tanner3184]

What is the difference between truffles and blobs?

[@Mycophilia]

Blobs are weirdly grown fruits, sclerotia are not.

[@pwnzormcduck6546]

Yea, and I'd used distilled water in the instapot. Alot of people live in cities and even small cities have major fungal preventatives in their water. My city, if the grain was cooked in city water. The LC or spores will not take because of the fungicides.

[@Mycophilia]

Never had any issues with fungicides from tap water, and I’ve never heard of anyone having one due to fungicides in tap water.

[@pwnzormcduck6546]

@Mycophilia where we are we do. We only use distilled water. That is good to know though.

[@pwnzormcduck6546]

@@Mycophilia have you ever heard of the business Nothing but air?

[@jacobgago1413]

Took a nap and missed the Premier

[@Mycophilia]

Better late than never!

[@demonrosario5398]

Has anyone tried adding a layer or mixing charcoal powder to the substrate to prevent mold we do this in moss growing

[@theBaebbls]

the jars dont have hole for FAE?

[@Mycophilia]

They’re unmodified, so they don’t need holes. The lids are flipped upside down, and the bracket is not fully sealed (you can check out my video on lids for the full details)

[@AceBase5]

I tried LC of AtL for truffles using Philly golden teacher broke boy tek all 3 contamed only have 4ccs left going to try again

[@Mycophilia]

Try following this video to a T, if it still contams I would look at the LC as the culprit (or sterile technique).

[@chronicherb]

@acebacse5 I too have ATL 7 going. I just inoculated 7 jars only one contaminated I'm very happy about that.

[@AceBase5]

@ I don’t think BAS and ITW would sell bad syringes so I’m blaming it on my jar prep and trying again

[@chrisellis428]

Hello! Before putting the jars into the pressure cooker, do you tighten the jar lids all the way? 5:02

[@Mycophilia]

No, you must slightly unscrew them

[@JJmar32]

Using unmodified lid tech, can we place the mason jar in instant pot w inner seal upside down to reduce the amount of exposure to the grain?

[@Mycophilia]

That’s how you’re supposed to do unmodified

[@Mycophilia]

Nothing to do with exposure to grain though. It’s so that the jar can breathe.

[@kh72804]

Does it matter if the rice is grown organic?

[@Mycophilia]

That’s a good question. I don’t know tbh. Organic grains often have endospores on them as farmers use them as natural pesticides. I would caution against it to be safe.

[@kh72804]

@Mycophilia good point thank you for your answer and videos!

[@MushuMusic-l1c]

Is it really a problem if a few grains burst during sterilization? There is no free moisture in the jars but I see maybe a dozen grains per jar that burst. Should I use them or dump and start over?

[@Mycophilia]

Not a problem.

[@MushuMusic-l1c]

@Mycophilia awesome, time to do some inoculation.

[@bidogo]

Something that's so incredibly logic but fails to register in my brain is that of course you can just leave the partially moist rice out at room temperature. Like what's gonna happen to it? Rot? Grow mold? It's been sterilized haha

[@Mycophilia]

💯, a lot of people have no idea about the fundamentals and thus, how/why things work.

[@Mycophilia]

Sort of like how some people add a hepa filter into a STILL air box 😂

[@vakularloki0553]

I have a question, is it better to buy metallic lid than plastic one? because I always get mix opinions about it. Need professional advice?

[@Mycophilia]

@@vakularloki0553 doesn’t matter.

[@jred3806]

I have water softener and we'll water is that going to be an issue?

[@Mycophilia]

You can try it. If it doesn’t work, you can use distilled water.

[@blakestevens8246]

with rye berries I always use gypsum... none for brown rice?

[@Mycophilia]

You can add it, just not necessary so I didn’t add it

[@DoppsPkin]

how come when you put the jars in the pc they were modified ones with a hole and micropore tape but when you take them out they have a solid, white lid?

[@Mycophilia]

Probably footage from a different run

[@Adrian-rl2zw]

Greetings from Germany, I really like your videos but i never used Brown rice for my jairs. For me the best method is to soak ryes for 24h in cold water. No cooking needed. The soaking prozess also helps to sterilize the grains later

[@Mycophilia]

Rye’s not bad. I used to use them in the past :)

[@kh72804]

I have took the Rice out of the PC a little bit too late so the rice is like 70% clumped up is it better to start over? I suppose its not good for S2B when its clumped up?

[@Mycophilia]

Just shake it up

[@bigtime4794]

I use some minerals in my grain. Rice is nice but I found rye to be my favorite. Popcorn is terrible

[@Mycophilia]

Used to use rye prior to rice. It’s a good grain, as good as any 👍

[@jazminzi72]

Mycophillia!!!

[@Mycophilia]

🎉

[@DeoksOn]

Hey there, thanks for the video! If you covered the lid with micropore tape like in one of your other videos, is it still possible to shake it?

[@Mycophilia]

@@DeoksOn yes certainly

[@whodidit99]

I only do one or two grows a year, so I just buy grain bags.

[@Mycophilia]

As long as the bags are sterilized correctly, and/or hydrated properly. All vendors I have tried have not had these essential steps done properly.

[@cryptohound]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@loydchristmas9487]

Whats up man!!! Will a few burst grains ruin a jar? Also can you incubate say 80 degree double tub fish heater?

[@Mycophilia]

@@loydchristmas9487 I don’t recommend the fish heater, if you do use it then make sure you don’t directly touch the jars with it and reduce the temp to 75

[@Mycophilia]

@@loydchristmas9487 a few grains will not ruin your jar, not at all!

[@Pellegrino494]

How is the Priority-Lounge Discord doing? I have some pointed questions that would be great to have answered. Some other youtubers discords are dead for the most part.

[@Mycophilia]

That’s what the priority lounge is for, if you want me to personally answer you questions :) As for the server, great! Very active.

[@adarsh4745]

I always got contamination in instantpot

[@Mycophilia]

Strange, try upping the sterilization time

[@JustDardes]

Can't you prepare a bowl with cold water next to your pot and then soak it in there?.. Maybe shaking a bit? I imagine that would stop it from cooking asap. Then you can run tap water over it again to get rid of the excess starch I suppose, maybe the bowl is enough 🤔

[@Mycophilia]

Cooling it down is not the only purpose. You also need to rinse the grains of starch, so that’s why you want running cold water :)

[@JustDardes]

@@Mycophilia Understood, thanks for the answer

[@Mycophilia]

Thank you 😊 🍄

[@ASJ..]

❤

[@Mycophilia]

💜

[@MycSailor]

TTBVI culture taking faster to rice over drippy corn

[@SomeOneHigh]

We asking for a long-long-long-long..... time ❤❤❤ And just RE-VISIT this video and ADD TO END THAT LIDS OF JARS MUST BE SLIGHTLY UNSCREWD AND DONT PUT ANY RUBBER BLENDER PARTS ,ONLY STAINLESS STEEL FOR STERILIZATION IN PRESSURE COOKER AND OTHERS DO 30 PSI not 15 👍

[@Mycophilia]

Yes I forgot that part so I put it in the pinned comment 😅 as for the PC though, 30 PSI is crazy, that’s more than an autoclave! 15 psi is correct for the average pressure cooker many use in this hobby.

[@binkibonko69]

FUCK YEAH

[@Mycophilia]

🙌🏼

[@90SMMedia]

BROWN RICE GANG CHECK IN BY LIKING THIS COMMENT!!!

[@Shroomdab]

WASSSSUPPP!!!!

[@MycoPotamus]

Brown rice is great. But drippy corn is so much better

[@Mycophilia]

🙅🙅‍♀️🙅‍♂️

[@detacheddad3396]

Why do you cover the lids with tinfoil?

[@Mycophilia]

To stop water from potentially going inside the jar :)

[@gustavoadolfobuilesalzate1299]

bro I think it is better to dry the rice before going to the jars, you didnt dry them correctly

[@Mycophilia]

Grains preps are not always interchangeable between grain types, especially with rice. If you dry them, they will be too dry once they have finished sterilization. That is, if you followed every other step in this video. Changing steps with other TEKs is a recipe for failure.

[@Simonjose7258]

Corn is WAY easier. You can't overcook it. It won't get soggy and is readily available and cheap. Some sell it in bulk. Boil it and then lay it out to steam dry until it's basically dry to the touch. The outer hull stays intact, and the insides are all hydrated and moist. After filling your mason jars, there should only be the slightest bit of moisture, only from condensation. Then autoclave and you're ready to inoculate. Only fill the jars 1/2, no more than 2/3 so you can shake the corn once the mycelium has covered it. Shake the corn and then let the mycelium cover the kernels again and you should be ready to go. Takes about a month.

[@Mycophilia]

@@Simonjose7258 popcorn certainly is not a bad option for those in the States, but it is not readily available in many places of the world. Additionally, it is also less nutritious and most importantly, unable to be steam sterilized. You will need a PC for them.

[@Simonjose7258]

​@@MycophiliaTrue 👍🏽

[@tstatus1206]

I use both for shake and break purposes

[@amateurdoodler428]

I bought and used that exact same Uncke Ben’s long grain brown rice bag and all of those failed😢. Glad to see where I went wrong

[@Mycophilia]

Yep, this is partly why I made this video. Brown rice gets a bad rep because a lot of ppl are using parboiled rice! I used to think that those uncle Ben bags weren’t parboiled as it wasn’t stated as such. Until I looked in the ingredients. However, there are also uncle Ben bags with the same packaging that actually are not parboiled, further adding to the confusion.

[@mattwetzler23]

Blanch and shock. Then strain

[@MarkSands-th8sv]

Jumping the gun on 2025 a little bit huh?

[@Mycophilia]

It’s called the algorithm huh

[@MarkSands-th8sv]

@@Mycophilia just makes you look dishonest man

[@jessytinsley3285]

I am not a bot I ❤️ MYCOMMUNITY

[@Witchdoctor39]

Have you ever mixed other types of grain with the rice

[@Mycophilia]

No, makes things way too complicated for no return

[@Witchdoctor39]

@Mycophilia thank you for the response I was just curious I've used Milo and had good results and I've tried buying pre sterilized grain from grow places and it's a crap shoot to be honest I've had some success and some failures but I don't think it's on my end I think it's because they're not doing what they need to be doing pre sterilized jars I mean I had better success with my own

[@Witchdoctor39]

@Mycophilia I am going to try this though and I appreciate this video My jars won't fit in my instant pot but I do have a pressure cooker

[@Witchdoctor39]

​​@@MycophiliaOne more question do you have a preferred place to get your spores from or do you have a preferred place that you would recommend getting spores from cuz I think that's another weak link too there's a lot of places selling junk

[@Mycophilia]

@@Witchdoctor39 presterilized grains are absolute crap, even from “reputable” vendors ime.

[@Jimmynolegs69]

Must be doing good on Patreon. Don’t see you much on KZbin.

[@Mycophilia]

Patreon’s been dead for a year. They took it down. Had to set up a website, tons of work. It’s tough making videos about mushrooms when you can’t show mushrooms on here without risk of your account being taken down. So I post on my website instead.