How to Cultivate Cordyceps Militaris Mushrooms | With William Padilla-Brown | Grow in Jars or Bins

[@positivevibezonly5611]

Im I Biotechnology right now for Laboratory technician. At 35 after being a high-school drop out and a heroin addict for 12 years now 5 years naturally sober. Yes fungi is definitely part of it.

[@NorthSpore]

Bravo!

[@a110100]

This is uplifting because I'm starting my sobriety journey but have been growing mushrooms for awhile. I learned from this video and back here to share cordyceps with others in recovery.

[@eviljohnson23]

How are you now?

[@user-pm9rm2nb8t]

How did you get started??

[@pdip5048]

Thank you William for continually sharing your knowledge through your learning process with cordyceps!! A lot of people prefer to keep their secrets but there’s something so genuine about you sharing your growing and breeding techniques. For free. How much time you put into sharing info really shows how much you care about the advancement of cordyceps cultivation and research.

[@ashleelarsen2233]

I geeked out too! Coconut water and vitamins 18:30 where?

[@Robin-sc1lf]

I love people like this. I could sit in a room and talk to him for hours. I am on the cusp of hiring out some space and starting to experiment with fungi growth. People like this guy can save you from so much failure!

[@NorthSpore]

100%

[@johnwilkerson9804]

As someone who's getting into the mycology industry I gotta say there are plenty of pressure cookers that hit 15 psi for only a slight increase in price than a 10psi cooker. Do yourself a favor and don't throw away money on one that won't hit 15. You're just going to upgrade as soon as you get your first contamination anyway so spend the extra 20-50 and save a hundred or more

[@jbaby007]

What a wealth of knowledge! I did not know cultivating these were so easy! I'd love to pick this dude's brain for a while. Thanks for sharing.

[@NorthSpore]

Hanging out with him and learning is very cool!

[@TheHiddenNarrative]

When you're lost in the darkness, look for the light...

[@JinYou]

Thank you for getting into just the right amount if science to keep the message rolling but also satiate the bases need to understand the practical bits while whetting the appetite to nerd out later, like the stroma stuff, chef's kiss, just perfect!

[@jadematchett3515]

wow! How am I only discovering you now! So grateful, thanks for sharing your gift

[@bobvilla3079]

This is gonna be the #1 cordy video hands down. You explain and articulate details a hell of alot better the Ryan Paul Gates dose .

[@MycoSymbiote]

Definitely Check out Ryan’s Cordyceps genetics @ terrestrial fungi! He’s super meticulous with his breeding!!

[@brycevannote5553]

I mean, I would say that they are both supplementary for each other.

[@NorthSpore]

Thank you for the kind words and for supporting the channel!

[@tech1media842]

so proud to see this from a young brother

[@user-pc9yb9vi5k]

Just came here for Doug Bierend's book. This guy is amazing. So stoked to have found out about this scene!

[@chrisr9535]

THANK YOU for taking the time to help us!!

[@jakecode103]

Letssssss go will is one of if not the best cordyceps grower in the world, the man has tweaked and honed in on his craft ultimately acheiving a level of skill and knowledge unmatched in the industry

[@Lastleaf369]

He's great at this I agree but this recipe isn't anything particularly new, I've seen the same recipe posted on a popular forum dating back 9 years.

[@thanielxj11]

You make me so approachable! I have been really wanting to grow these mushrooms and have been afraid of failure but you have give me the confidence to go for it.

[@f.a.5865]

did you go for it? where did you find magnesium sulfate?

[@Dan-p2m2g]

@@f.a.5865I’m a bit late but epsom salts work

[@martenb2118]

When I was 15 I was into growing magic mushrooms. Im not blaming them but 10 years and many addiction problems later, im happy to say im completely sober for 15 months, and this seems to be a fun hobby to pick up! Im thinking about trying it out! Thanks for the video.

[@Jimfowler82]

I had a different experience, magic mushrooms helped me stop an addiction

[@x1Conan3Spartan0x]

2:40 ... I can believe what you're saying because you keep your nails clean. Js

[@sabahhassan3140]

I admired your clear way this my first time to understand your way in making mushroom growing way but all times I make and try to grow any kind of mushroom all times I failed and failed I amupset

[@NorthSpore]

Reach out to us at [e-mail] and we'll get you set up with materials and mushrooms that you can 100% succeed with. You'll graduate from there.

[@frantiseknovak4484]

Been thinking bout growing some cordyceps just for my own use, and you shown all i need to know.

[@aloneinaforest]

Wow I’ve seen them Growing wild in the Himalayas Thankyou so much for this share And beyond any word so grateful to find out as I embark on my own journey Om om

[@donnyjuan7532]

So i use both modded and un-modded monotubs with and without the clips on the sides and for both i put a 1/2 lb to 1lb weight on top of each tub to hold the lid down and for me it helps maintain the humidity and prevents pests such as fungus or fruit gnats from entering in the tubs i used to tape the lids down but i no longer do this just add a weight in the center of the lid after putting it on the tub

[@user-wz3hf5so4i]

Superbly explained ! Love from India ❤️

[@myahcrager7350]

I noticed on the recipe for the dry ingredients that there are two different measurements listed for the kelp. The first says 11g, the second says 5g. This has confused me... Northspore can you please clarify what measurement is supposed to be used? Measurement 1 is at 3:30 minutes into the video and Measurement 2 is at 5:45 into the video. Thank you for your time!

[@NorthSpore]

Good eye, this is confusing. I suggest going with the 5g, as I think that whole container had 11g. To clarify this I suggest referencing Will's other material such as: www.mycoshop.net/listing/820257112/cordyceps-cultivation-handbook-volume-2

[@allduhcheese6762]

I inoculated my first 4 jars of cordyceps militaris 2 weeks ago and the rice is getting pretty orange. Super excited 😄 👍

[@NorthSpore]

Nice!!

[@coyotedreams3902]

You ROCK William!!!!!! Thank you so much for your work and for making this video!

[@hhwippedcream]

Incredible contribution! Thank you so much for your generosity in sharing your time and expertise!

[@andrewwalton3713]

Yes king! Love me some North Spore. ❤

[@blackheartgaming6121]

Awesome wish I was there I love mushrooms and I want to go into mycology in college

[@psywaremark13]

Great Work. Inspiring. Thank you very much!

[@redrosin99]

You are very talented! What an inspiration!

[@meganday9829]

Love this guy! More of him please

[@NorthSpore]

We're hoping we get to do more collaborations with him in the future!

[@foggydew32]

hahahah "The Skizz" I love it. Thanks for posting the vid, William Padilla-Brown is a legend cheers!

[@NorthSpore]

No doubt!

[@dcfromthev]

William is amazing, such an inspiration for me!!!

[@SnoopDom22]

Great, thanks to you and William

[@SanduDenis2991]

Thanks bro for all the valuable information that you share with us. Good luck on everything!

[@Alali71]

Thank you so much! Very interesting. As a beginner, this world of fungi is a whole new horizon that I never knew of.

[@NorthSpore]

Thanks for watching!

[@MamaZShaman]

Just ordered your ebook, Vol #2, and more, cordyceps are amazing!

[@KOKO-uu7yd]

LOVE this dude's ENERGY 😍😍

[@7115themike]

Hey just wondering what brand and model is that laminar flow workspace. I’m looking to upgrade and love the look and style of that one and would love to check out the specs.

[@sethwalter8751]

Thank you very much you are a blessing man✌️

[@StephenBlacktampa]

I could watch this person explain the process all day.

[@idonthaveanychannel]

at the 12.52, i noticed that some of your jars has syringe filter on top of jar lids. What is the function of them ?

[@HealthMotivator]

I Love Mushrooms!

[@tectonicbrewing4168]

Thanks for the detailed video and hard work you do. I'm just wondering how come to grow in jars we need at least 10 psi for 45 minutes, but in the ben, just instabot cooking rice is enough? Basically, are we missing on sanitation when we grow in a ben?

[@NorthSpore]

You'll have to direct cordyceps questions to Will on one of his channels (Mycosymbiotics).

[@riadfahham4307]

Professional and honest with all information, you are special. I will be with you on the channel, following you from Germany😊

[@NorthSpore]

Welcome aboard!

[@ldjt6184]

Is the stroma part beneficial? How so? Do they put that part in supplements? I thought it was mostly the fruiting body that was beneficial. Thanks!

[@NorthSpore]

You're going to have to reach out to will on one of his channels or read his book. We sell that here: northspore.com/collections/cultivation-farming/products/the-cordyceps-cultivation-handbook-v-2

[@kumhoshin8736]

Thank you for your excellent presentation. I love your presentation. I have a question from your presentation, about how to inoculate Bins, "AFTER MIXING 855 GRAM OF RICE WITH 1 LITER OF BROTH TO THE INSTAPOT" SHOULD COOK FIRST BEFORE INOCULATING LIQUID CULTURE IN THE POT?

[@NorthSpore]

Sorry, but you'll have to reach out to Will on one of his channels for this one.

[@bamba2046]

I love this guy! Seen a few videos of his, good stuff fam!

[@dannydanielsnyc]

The gasket part was a gem

[@to2burger]

Where do you get your initial starting culture/spores for growing the mushrooms from?

[@NorthSpore]

One great source: www.terrestrialfungi.com/

[@Yermumshouse]

What a comfortable vibe you got brotha. Thanks for the knowledge 🤟🏼

[@nijanthi1128]

Wonderful....... Thank u so much

[@sandeepsparks]

Hi. You have shown 11gm kelp powder in the ingredients list and while measuring it's 5gms. Which should I follow. Also is there an alternative for kelp powder and if I am using distilled water what should I change in the ingredients

[@NorthSpore]

You'll have to reach out to Will for that one or perhaps buy his book.

[@Baloney108]

Your flow hood ! 😍😍

[@hydromarlon4168]

I was intrigued when you brought up research about Cordyceps Militaris on reducing HIV replication. I heard somewhere that HIV and Covid-19 are very similar in structure. I wonder if Cordyceps Militaris could also slow down Covid-19 when taken prophylactically?

[@NorthSpore]

Good questions that we unfortunately aren't equipped to answer. William won't be monitoring this thread, so I suggest asking these questions to him directly via social media.

[@Omgalchemy]

Hey William. Have you experimented with Cricket flour.

[@NorthSpore]

Good questions that we unfortunately aren't equipped to answer. William won't be monitoring this thread, so I suggest asking these questions to him directly via social media.

[@momsmushroomsjodyfoster5786]

This is probably a silly question does the white fuzz or contamination disappear when the temperatures drop again? I feel like I saw that once or twice but it's not there now on my cordyceps growing

[@NorthSpore]

You'll have to direct these questions to Will on one of his channels, sorry!

[@LifeofCedar]

Is it possible to use a slow cooker instead of the instapot for the bin process?

[@Simon-bh3hx]

Awesome video, William is really inspirational and the tuto is Grade A !

[@NorthSpore]

Couldn't agree more!

[@inphinitezero5499]

Oh hey it's the mushroom genius i saw on Vice! Good work man and thanx I wanna grow cordyceps and make tinctures Its weird to see the difference in substrate and method of growing compared to almost all other medicinal and gourmet mushrooms Very peculier mushroom , probably because it actually grows on insects when growing outdoors Btw what would happen if you would add al those nutrients to an Oyster substrate? Bigger yields and/or faster colonisation?

[@buckaroobonsaitree7488]

God bless you bro, you're doing great work for humanity!

[@Mansahx]

How did I miss this. Nice 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@catawampuslife]

what is the settings for the instant pot?

[@NorthSpore]

You should check out his book: northspore.com/collections/cultivation-farming/products/the-cordyceps-cultivation-handbook-v-2

[@humboldthavengaming2081]

Love your work.. awesome video. You made the process very approachable.. 🙏

[@montes1928]

Killing it my G. Awesome work

[@JC-tb6si]

10:00 I totally love the shirt with all the different mushrooms on it. Since my spinal injury and gaining some weight I've really looked into healthy eating because of the kind of food I used to think we're good for you realizing people are being fed lies and processed foods. So I have gone into different forms of vegetables and lots and lots of different kinds of mushrooms and the one that's your growing there is also one of my favorite mushroom. One question do you remember where you have gotten that shirt? If not what is its brand, so I could look it up?

[@NorthSpore]

Will isn't monitoring this thread unfortunately. Please reach out to him on through his channels for answers to questions like this.

[@naturallydope247]

This is the only vid I’ve ever seen growing Cordyceps in a mono tub. I’m tempted to try it now but keeping it at that low temp might be a challenge where I live unless I can put it in a mini fridge.

[@dougreynolds2813]

Help! i'm making my broth with your recipe, and in dry ingredients you have 30 g of brown or wild rice; however i didn't see you add any of that, i rewatched this 4th rime but didn't see it used. is 30 g what goes in the jar with the broth? i've got this all made up, and am hung up by my doubt. thanks in advance, and thanks for the content. this is a big batch, can i freeze the broth?

[@NorthSpore]

Please reach out to Will on one of his channels since he doesn't monitor this one, sorry.

[@sethwalter8751]

Dude thank you SO MUCH!!!! You make the world a much better place, excellent content.

[@LweiiS]

Great video .. I really liked it. Please guide how to prepare culture .. or from where we can get culture ?? Plz help

[@NorthSpore]

Sorry, you'll have to as William on one of his channels as he doesn't monitor this one.

[@Whatsittous]

Is the rice setting correct its only about 12 minutes long? 11:39

[@sueyoung2115]

Thank you, William. Do you know if there is any studies comparing the energy of wild grown cordyceps compared to the cultivated? (The bio-dynamic farming people would probably say yes, since the cordyceps is a predator that grows on certain insects.) Is there any way to quantify that? What say you about the use of fermentation to make the fruit more bioavailable for humans use? Thanks.

[@hoodyk7342]

Energy?

[@NorthSpore]

Will isn't monitoring this thread unfortunately. Please reach out to him on through his channels for answers to questions like this.

[@TheSirius884]

Great video thanks for the useful info. I can't wait to grow them myself.

[@marvin216]

Hyped af for this one

[@ForReasonsOfConsciousness]

Fantastic work here🙏

[@dezzihotep3768]

The video we all been waiting for ....... Im sitting on 4 or 5 jars of LC.

[@NorthSpore]

Thanks for watching! I hope it helps you out in your grow!

[@funkyleg9389]

Hey why are you sterilizing for only 45 minutes ? And is the temp at 10 PSI really sufficient for sterilization? Sorry I am a little bit confused because I thought you need 121° C (yes I am European :D ) for killing bacterial endospores! Very nice video, this information has such a big worth! Would love to support you! Is there any way that I can support you in Europe? Best Regards

[@baisao]

16:30 What is the easiest or most effective way to harvest them from pint jars?

[@NorthSpore]

Probably best to pop the substrate out of the jar and use scissors, but we're not cordyceps experts. This would be something to ask Will on one of his channels or perhaps check out his book.

[@nicholasfrillman802]

Hey there! Thanks for an awesome video William. Question for folks trying the Instantpot way: How long do you want to pressure cook the rice and liquid? And what setting? I cook with an instant pot all the time and there is "less", "normal" and "more" settings for manually pressure cooking. Please elaborate if possible, I'd love to try this soon!

[@NorthSpore]

He doesn't monitor this thread, but I suggest checking out his book: www.mycoshop.net/listing/820257112/cordyceps-cultivation-handbook-volume-2

[@Treviiii]

I think he said a Mimimum of 10 atmospheres and 45 minutes.

[@snigah]

Do you have some info on the flow hood that you have?

[@NorthSpore]

Sorry, I do not.

[@symbiosisecology7630]

First off, much respect to William & Northspore, I often reccommend your products and information in discussions regarding mycology and natural farming. So, I'm concerned, while minimal, there may be heavy metal and plastic contamination getting into the jar when drilling into it. Would it be good practice to remove the lid to drill the hole and then rinse it + wipe it down with alcohol? Might be overkill but for growing such an amazing fungi I think we should probably create the best environment as possible.

[@WildernessMedic]

You had to comment asking this instead of just doing it? Of course drill it and clean it, and don't just leave a bunch of shit inside. You're welcome

[@sinsgalore5146]

And this is how The last of us started

[@TANAKA_UNIVERSAL]

Now I have to watch the last of us 😂😂😂😂

[@plagueainsworthdenny375]

This better be a joke

[@justanotherdaddd]

Ya but I bet clickers never get COVID-19 😂😂

[@edeedoubleyou]

I just read the title and went why just why???.....oh well clickers here we come

[@PsycoMyco6990]

I was thinking the samething

[@ElevatedFruit]

if you arent using a insta pot but are doing the bin tek, how should you prepare the rice? can you just load up jars and pc and then dump those in bins?

[@NorthSpore]

You'll have to reach out to Will on one of his channels for cordyceps questions, sorry!

[@SC-bg2lv]

I’m trying to find magnesium sulfate online. Would magnesium sulfate anhydrous 19.8% magnesium and 26% sulfate in a 1 pound pack work?

[@NorthSpore]

Will isn't monitoring this thread, so it's best to direct this question directly to him through one of his channels. Thanks for watching!

[@erichodsonjr375]

Hello! This video is fantastic however leaves me with a couple questions... For the Insta pot method how long and what setting would you recommend? Also when you say 120ml of liquid culture that would be equivalent to 120cc correct, therefor I would need 12 10cc syringes correct? Thank you!

[@NorthSpore]

You'll have to reach out to Will on one of his channels for help with cordyceps stuff. Sorry!

[@plamenconev3387]

Hello, I have a very important question. I am considering using the following ingredients: Rye grain, parrot seed mix, brown rice flour, vermiculite. My question is this: Will it be successful after colonizing my jar (possibly, I would hope:) then directly transfer the colonized substrate to the fruiting chamber and add only - first layer of perlite, middle layer of mycelium, upper layer of vemiculite. Are these nutrients enough? thanks in advance

[@NorthSpore]

If you're asking about cordyceps, you'll need to reach out to Will on one of his platforms. Just not our expertise.

[@Garysopinion]

Where do I get the cordyceps culture. I did not hear you say you were a hs dropout?

[@NorthSpore]

You can go directly to his website: www.mycoshop.net/listing/485723676/cordyceps-militaris-culture

[@themadmycologist4711]

Yp. When using bins you didn't show and broth going into them. Just the rice and l.c. how to you add the nutritient solution to the bins???

[@NorthSpore]

Sorry I can't help much with this answer! You can check out his book though: northspore.com/collections/cultivation-farming/products/the-cordyceps-cultivation-handbook-v-2

[@brothersnorthwest3400]

Bro!!! Well done

[@barendts]

Finally, the good guys channel! This is very educational. Thank you, this relaxed me quite a bit. I wonder what made you invent such a complex mix for a substrate. Most of this is easily acquired and/or even fun to obtain (i.e the coconutmilk).

[@medellamushrooms]

That was a fantastic video. Very clear and very informative! Keep up the great content

[@NorthSpore]

Thanks, will do!

[@shtick004]

thanks for making this vid, William. Much appreciated!! I’m trying to source some of these products to get started, and would appreciate some clarification. re: the Magnesium Sulfate - is that just plain old Epsom Salt you can find at the grocery store or pharmacy?

[@Thing.999]

Curious, can you put the rice from the instapot into jars or only cook the jars in the pressure cooker?

[@tapastrat]

This is so much better than my job.

[@NorthSpore]

There's definitely money to be made growing cordyceps! Consider making a change.

[@patoberon]

How many grams of dried shrooms do you get approximately per jar with this Tek?? Do you only do 1 harvest or do you get several flushes? Tx

[@NorthSpore]

We don't grow cordyceps at North Spore and have minimal experience so I recommend checking out Will's Cordyceps Cultivation Guide for more info, or asking him directly 🙂

[@mahnoodle]

What a cool dude. It's this sort of ambition that makes our world great

[@NorthSpore]

Thanks for your support!

[@davespangler9125]

Great video, William! Lots of solid info here and your passion for what you do shines through. I may have missed it but for those of us who do have at least some experience with other mycoculture, do you have a preference or notice any significant difference between jars and bins? I've always loved watching cordyceps grow but have never pulled the trigger on it myself. I think this might just be the push I needed to give it a go. Thanks for sharing so much info!

[@NorthSpore]

Good questions that we unfortunately aren't equipped to answer. William won't be monitoring this thread, so I suggest asking these questions to him directly via social media.

[@edwardmontoya1603]

could I use coconut powder and make my own coconut water? or not the same? TIA

[@NorthSpore]

Sorry, you'll have to as William on one of his channels as he doesn't monitor this one.

[@ashleyung7348]

Thank you so much for your kindness to sharing your knowledge with us. I always love to see the results of people growing cordyceps and hope one day that I able to grow once but never have my gut to try it and now I watch your videos, it really push me to try it. One question for you that what is the liquid culture recipe to inject the spores into to make multiple liquid cultures for the future use? Thank you so much

[@NorthSpore]

Will isn't monitoring this thread, but we can point you to his book: www.mycoshop.net/listing/820257112/cordyceps-cultivation-handbook-volume-2

[@SueZucker]

Thank you for sharing!

[@johnashley646]

where can I find that awesome mixing container?

[@NorthSpore]

Restaurant supply store probably.