This will bring your mushroom substrate to the next level | Micronutrients

[@WillysWorld]

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[@dieseldabberdoug8285]

Definitely want your genetics, E4k was my first grow!

[@dwaynerobinson6968]

5% oyster shell?

[@bobrobertsNotUrBob]

Sup Willy, I have been wondering about adding tryptophan, it was old info (20years +) from old growers. They stated that tryptophan is converted to psilocybin in the fruit..Is this true or old misinformation? and congrats on the scholarship that is pure positive man...much respect!

[@wtfisthis7795]

Hey I'm a long time fan since willy myco days. What do you think about spirulina as a nutrient?

[@josephholbrook3715]

I’ll see you there.

[@0321Dave]

I can’t express how grateful I am for how much I have learned from this channel. This is another great example of a video jammed with amazing info. I have been wondering about the nutritional content of substrates and how to achieve the right recipe for a while. Thank you 🙏 -Dave

[@deadlyicecream1]

don't get me wrong, the info is amazing. I don't think he is a tool, or his content is stupid by any means. I just wish the mask didn't alter the audio quality, to the level it does.

[@ClownWhisper]

@@deadlyicecream1 why does he wear this mask by the way is there something wrong with his face? I'm thinking some kind of weird tattoo?

[@hempflowerreviews6303]

I use coir and verm hydrated with warm water straight out of my tap and the results speak for themselves. Never had any fruits lacking potency or any unhealthy ones. This is just my input and what works for me. I always say do what works for you

[@LarsLarsen77]

Not lacking potency compared to what? Nothing? LOL

[@lukemartin6927]

Thank you for all your help the q&a last night helped me so much.

[@ChillBillyJ]

Thx for doin whatcha do, you've been a big inspiration in start up of my channel

[@dougdyer9048]

New sub here, finally someone that knows what up so much useful info in your vids

[@catbro1224]

I didnt know u before but now im fascinated by your work and by mycology itself. Thx for that

[@williamchampine8574]

Animals don't eat straw they lay on the straw. They eat hay. You are a good dude. Thanks for all the help

[@Zayskibop]

thank you for always sharing your incredible knowledge and time willy

[@c.saragian9502]

Great video!! I always learn something new watching your video's. Thank you for sharing excellent info! Great teachers are the one's who love what they are teaching about, you are a great teacher!!

[@johanhallgren]

Do you use gypsum(CaSO4) and powdered oystershells (CaCO3) at the same time in a substrate or are they replacements for each other?

[@davidbeaver1882]

thanks willy I just. bought the 5 gallon jug. can't wait to reach for the star

[@jocastrinos8327]

Willy thank you. Very generous. You’ve helped me huge. Love brother

[@richy_tripsoninstagramsell7795]

👆👆I order my product from him🍄💊🍄🍫💯, he's not popular but reliable asf💯

[@easybreezy6883]

Thank you for the video 👍 I did not hear what is the ratio for oyster shell ?

[@xochiperez2440]

Thank you for sharing Willy! Your videos have helped me tremendously 🙏🏽🍄🙏🏽

[@donaldslayton2769]

1st video of yours that I have seen. Subscribed. Boricua!

[@Nibiruranch]

I have had the best results with a simple whole grain brown rice and verm spawn to coir substrate at a 1:1 ratio. It works for me cause it colonizes fast and works good in my monotub.

[@CoyoteHollarHomestead]

What batch sizes are you running?

[@southernengineering4394]

Bro thanks for the videos I’m finding answers in each one that’ll help me on my journey

[@toddwmac]

Thanks Willy...always appreciate your vids and great to hear about the blend. I'm going to try some pans in it.

[@sobussin]

You should mention Willy's Blend in every video. I've watched 10 vids and just now finding out and only cause I watched this vid til the end and I'm glad I did.

[@sobussin]

Dammit I meant "SHOULD" I fixed it.

[@kyletraxtle5570]

Keep killing it brother. We need to connect at somepoint on a personal level!!! Love the work.

[@potphysicist6431]

I for real need to up my substrate game after watching this 😂. I'll have to check out that scholarship too, I happen to be going to college for cannabis sciences and mycology 😁

[@chrishudson4940]

Dinosoil

[@sirDrgreenSlick]

Ditto 110% I need to do the same I would love a full canopy

[@frogmanpipes9561]

Oh yeah? Where do you go to college for mycology or cannabis science? I really hope you don't say online!

[@potphysicist6431]

@@frogmanpipes9561 Just a local technical college, I do have some online classes for my academics but everything cannabis related has been hands on. I'm technically going for Extraction and 3rd party testing of products

[@frogmanpipes9561]

@@potphysicist6431 so what you are saying. Its not a real college. not a real degree. Basically a waste of time. Because there isn't a credited college in the United States. That specifically teaches either or. Both are minors. Not majors

[@leftyB82]

I learned so Much. Thank u. I live close to a bat cave .I use guno with my 420.plants

[@jessemckinney7015]

Thank you for all the education I believe imm going to be a great mycologist one day

[@ChrisB-up4jz]

Thanks for the info bro.. I’m new and using your all in one blend..

[@jobstattoo4188]

Received mine in 2 days. Can’t wait to use.

[@codyspringer8332]

How much of the oyster shell and bat guano do you recommend adding? I'm sorry if I missed it, but after checking twice and looking it up online I had to ask.

[@legendno1]

less than 5%

[@johnquinn3128]

He only says 5 percent for gypsum

[@dontahinton7203]

Did you ever figure out any measurements for oyster shell and bat guano? I figured I'd add 2.5% for both

[@9thfaerie]

@@dontahinton7203 The only answer he can give is the ratio. Because he doesn’t know how much or what you are using for your personal sub. He is only saying add these to your normal mix at this ratio & you have to do the math based on what you have. Hope that helps

[@brabbit7703]

​@@9thfaerieyou know he didn't even give the ratios for everything right😂

[@mddunlap03]

I think you have straw and hay mixed up. Hay is much more nutritious and is what is typically fed to livestock as a food source. (in my region it’s alfalfa or clover) and straw (wheat stalks after the wheat has been harvested ) is used for livestock bedding and animals can eat it but it’s typically used as a fiber source and to thin out high nutrient stuff like oats or for weight loss. note is straw is almost 100% gmo and has revived typically 2 doses of roundup (glyphosate) In a typically season along with a broad spectrum herbicide.

[@tonymontana6328]

Hay would be good option

[@gogogaga7441]

No, he means straw. Don't use hay (yes, it's more nutritious, but no, don't use it).

[@tonymontana6328]

@@gogogaga7441 why not use hay?

[@timoconnor1674]

@@tonymontana6328 hay molds easier

[@tonymontana6328]

@@timoconnor1674 thanks,that what I though,did it anyway,hopefully it goes fine

[@Prometheus_s_Creations]

Respect using cups as your UOM!

[@iamJohnthefisherman]

Should we add oyster shell powder AND gypsum, or is it one or the other??

[@sketchem29]

Thanks for info on your substrate and how to get it! Can’t wait to try it with my next grow!!I love all your videos and have learned so much from you!!!I am so grateful for what you do for this community and the many people you help learn and share great knowledge to keep this great culture Great!You are the BEST WILLY!!😊! Thanks! I placed a order with Brown Treasure! !

[@gunstrucks]

Thanks Willy my wife is ordering some right now

[@shadyshrooms9141]

Thank you Willy you are a inspiration 🍄👍❤️

[@brotherkron]

You're the man willy the scholarship program is next fucking level.

[@sage1682]

You sell bags of this substrate mix? Edit: Nvm, went to the site and its wayyyy too expensive.

[@kennetharmbruster]

I now have a shit ton of vermiculite and coco coir-any additional videos on creating the right ratio and pasteurisation/sterilization of these ingredients would be helpful

[@henryschoeman3994]

hey Willie thanks so much for your content , quick question ... if adding the oyster shell what ratio should I be using ?

[@sielecassharpe678]

For things he didn't mention the amount or more, Im sticking with the 5% or less rule. And since Im trying this out Im going with maybe 3-4% and start there and see how it goes....You can always increase later if necessary but better to be cautious at first.

[@bebophippie1781]

@@sielecassharpe678 also hunting this answer. I will try at 3 percent.

[@jamesisabel7016]

Wish I would have seen this 2 yrs ago just getting started wht rab gene wish me luck lol love your content bro

[@SpecialistGuava]

thanks for this. getting prepped to s2b my first ever inoculation. the picture in the back is crooked and it’s driving me nuts. 😂

[@quinxx12]

Regarding the oyster shell supplementation: would you also add 5% dryweight of the oyster shells just like if it was gypsum?

[@sirDrgreenSlick]

Wondering the same

[@howardakadukeholtz4956]

@@sirDrgreenSlick also wondering

[@sirDrgreenSlick]

@@howardakadukeholtz4956 thank you very much I'm hella stoked I got a response thank u and ima check it out

[@joeg7491]

Did anybody get an answer as to how much oyster shell in this recipe?

[@cptntrips4683]

@@joeg7491 Nope, Willy seems to want to keep that secret.

[@thisislargemouth5566]

CVG plus worm casting. Best simple subs ever.

[@davecarlson7194]

How much worm castings do you add and how do you pasteurize it?

[@BrianJ.A.]

Great information. Thank you.

[@themindfulmycologist8499]

Straight up Willy, you're a solid dude, thank you for all the knowledge and wisdom that you share to help other aspiring Mycologist! I will for sure be getting Willys Blend for now on! You're a legend in my book!

[@mobpocuva9282]

For sure awesome results; but also for sure you can simply apply the principal of parsimony; and cut all that time in half if not more. It shouldn’t take you 10 mins to explain how to drill a hole, you over complicate every single thing and go on and on about how to do things the hardest way. I have had the same awesome results he does and yes I’ve endured many of his videos as he does know his stuff. But again doing everything the hard and king way. While Willy was fckn around with RTV silicone and making a mess, I had already ordered self healing sticky pads, simple and clean and fast. No need for tin foil, no need for air hood, no need for soaking and simmering, and so on and on. Take a chance a find that fine line between success and failure by trying out different ways. You’ll find that like nature they don’t require the extremes so many people go to. I’ve used peroxide instead alcohol and works just the same and cheaper.

[@stevenwylie8985]

willy i have been using copper wire coned on the top of a small copper pipe stuck into the substrate. its called electroculture my babies coming out with 8inch caps n stem. the smallest one grown so far was 5inches cap n stem. still my first run on one 4ftx3ft yields a p dry. looking like a super mario health boost yo....

[@stevenwylie8985]

burma tooo

[@jeremybartel7128]

Interesting. I'll have to try that one. There are so many different ways to be creative in this process. Thanks.

[@Samuel_by]

I would love to recommend this dude to you guys He ships it to any country and we have been working with him for a very long time. he deals on so many things like DMT, LSD, mushrooms, MDMA and so many other???

[@Samuel_by]

It wasn't easy for me until I had somebody on telegram help me up LSD and with some of my friends.

[@Samuel_by]

@siri_tripstore

[@TheSaltyOG]

I have been adding a little bit of bat Guano to my substrate instead of coffee grounds with good results.

[@aleksandarpishev8934]

Hey myco-family ! How much cups(liters) of water should we add to the mix (for example for 1kg). I calculated that we need around 380g Coco, 380g Vermiculite , 50g Gypsum, 50g Oyster Shells, 10g dry Coffee Grounds, 100g Wheat Straw(pellets), 20g Worm castings, 10g Bat guano... all I`m missing the the exact H2O content to be added to the mix ! :)

[@BaconMoney420]

500g verm and 500g coco would need 16 cups of H2O.

[@andreasseimas1130]

For 380g You'll need 12.16 cups or 2.880ml of water.

[@Bruzumi]

Always enjoy your videos, thanks for all the knowledge. I even enjoyed the cment about saving the 🪱 worms!

[@BaltimoresBerzerker]

Be careful with the oyster meal guys. The peer reviewed papers on the matter all state it has a negative effect on growth and yield if you add more than 2-3% of oyster meal. Increase in yields at 2% of your substrate.

[@boothgeek]

He didn’t mention the ratio! Thanks for the info.

[@BaltimoresBerzerker]

@@boothgeek anytime man. The research was done by groups growing oyster mushrooms, but it applies to all mushrooms in my experience so far.

[@boothgeek]

Do you also use the gypsum along with oyster shells or just oyster shells without gypsum?

[@BaltimoresBerzerker]

@@boothgeek I personally only use the oyster meal, because it's what's available in my area. If it were reversed, I would be happy with gypsum. I'm pretty sure they're adding the same nutrition, calcium, potassium, that kind of thing. So they could be interchangeable, but don't hold me to it lol.

[@josephpotter2844]

@@BaltimoresBerzerker where can I read the papers you mentioned ,about using oyster

[@martinkelly2926]

willy after doing my research i ordered oyster shell powder for calsium power up my substarate

[@jxsh9193]

I'm about to start my first grow in a couple weeks, hoping for the best

[@becky2235]

Would you use gypsum and oyster shell together? Thanks

[@lukemartin6927]

Just bought 25lbs can't wait to try it

[@allduhcheese6762]

My CVG recipe has worked wonders for me for the last 2 years. Always lookin for tips and other tricks 🍄👍

[@triple_gem_shining]

Time to level up!!!

[@allduhcheese6762]

@@triple_gem_shining hells yah. I like that the oyster shell and added calcium actually made them more potent

[@aetlantis2.074]

What percent of total volume for crushed oyster shells?

[@Lemonz1989]

I just buy calcium carbonate from the same hardware store where I buy my gypsum. Oyster shells are like 10 times+ the price of just regular calcium carbonate. It’s also powdered beforehand. :) I have a question, though. Gypsum is mostly calcium as well. Couldn’t you just use more gypsum and omit the oyster shells/calcium carbonate altogether, or would that add too much sulfate to the mixture?

[@antoniosanford4675]

Great stuff as always. I wish you could do a live.

[@Mrdontstop6]

Just subscribed. I like your style of thinking. Maximizing nutrients for a real proper product. I'm about to start my first time growing 🍄 for educational purposes of course... I'm going to make a substrate with maybe 5-7 items you've mentioned in this video and other things I've read. I feel that will be the icing on the cake. PUN intended.

[@thejordanbrooks4893]

I just got done with my first grow. May I suggest just doing a simple coir only grow for your first? Starting with a basic grow without any additions will allow you to understand the process and how things look, without any huge upfront costs. Then you can add things here and there to fine tune your process. Just my suggestion.

[@marioaquilina6160]

Just starting out just a quick question. oyster shell and gypsum are they the same thing in the mushroom world or can I add both or just oyster shell is the best option?

[@johnmacdonald9665]

Your my man I will be reaching out to you you will see my grow soon

[@houstoner1320]

New to mycology, was wondering if rabbit droppings were a good option?

[@Pubangermanagement]

can you use for example malt extract in a bulk substrate to make it have more nutrients?

[@goofballbiscuits3647]

It depends on the sub mix. Nutritional yeast could also. Sometimes it's nitrogen levels that rookies have wrong.

[@christopherswitzer3664]

You mention bat guano... Have you done anything or know of substrate that have used insect frass for cordiceps?

[@BluApe69]

Keep up the work willy!

[@shaqx7039]

I like coco since it's clean.

[@peterhofman7188]

Couldn't understand a word you said, Doctor Fauci called and said you can take the Helmet off now!😂

[@jaredharrison935]

Was there any mention of the ammount of oyster shell to use? Ive watched a couple times and cant find it

[@MyTube4Utoo]

Great info! Thank you.

[@MattRoadhouse]

60/20/20 Sphagnum, Straw & Manure. with 5% Gypsum . pH adjusted with hydrated lime then pasteurized. Natalensis are absolutely loving it. Basically it's just some of my Pan Cyan sub blended into pH Peat

[@svgs650r]

pH adjusted to?

[@MattRoadhouse]

@@svgs650r Peat can be acidic, so you want a 7-8 range. Peat casing can be higher to inhibit trich (pH 9)

[@svgs650r]

Danké

[@svgs650r]

If you don’t mind; Is your media ratio by weight or volume?

[@MattRoadhouse]

@@svgs650r Yw ~ volume ratio for subs. The only thing I weigh is LC/Agar recipes

[@savagegaming5476]

Hey willy, how much oyster do we add and do we use it in tandem with gypsum, thanks

[@cptntrips4683]

Can you please tell us how much Oyster Shell to mix in with the Gypsum?

[@trippie_psychedoninstagram3827]

I appreciate your comment

[@chandracox6814]

What's up, Willy! I get my sub from Midwest Grow Kits and it's a "combination of Coco Coir, Vermiculite, Hydrated Lime, Gypsum, ph buffers, ph stabilizers, mineral water and a few other choice ingredients". That's the ingredients list directly from their site. I sent them an email and asked what their pH is and they responded and said it's 9.0 pH. I wish it was more like 8.0 pH but I still think it's pretty good for what it is. I bought thirty pounds of it to use, considering I'm a total beginner, but I now have the knowledge to make my own. Mush appreciated!! How do you feel about Midwest Grow Kits sub, now that I've said the ingredients? They call it casing sub, btw. But they said it can be used as both the sub and casing.✌️🙏🍄

[@bebophippie1781]

I've used them a bunch and they worked great for my first few times.

[@dont.ripfuller6587]

No need to overcomplicate things trying to achieve mythical results.

[@TheAdventuresofDrewandAmanda]

I also have had good results with this.

[@AppaStappa]

I feel an experiment coming on. I wondering if buffering coco with cal-mag would do anything? 🧐

[@psilosimon613]

Great information and video, thanks

[@Perry_305]

Will I have a question. I am pretty efficient in growing cubes. I got a liquid culture of ps. Cyanescens Wavy Caps. I purchased a bag of hardwood substrate and thought I could inoculate some grains and then add them to the hardwood substrate. But from what I am learning some people are saying it won't work. I'm wondering if you have any suggestions for me as I would be growing this indoors in my condo. Any suggestions or thoughts are very much appreciated.

[@anythingoriginal]

Nice to see someone printing quality hoodies and not GIldan. So many people charge $35+ for a $4 hoodie and $0.25 worth of ink. also kinda wanna try azomite in a blend and maybe insect frass for cordyceps.

[@rbotes]

Hi, Would Powdered egg shells work in place of oyster shells?

[@ceedeeznutz7230]

I would think so but haven't tried it... But eggshells are almost pure calcium also So I would think you would get roughly the same effect... But that's just a reasonable guess.

[@jackgardener2531]

Gypsum @ 5% got it. How about that oyster shell flour? Somehow Willy talked right past that detail but reminded me to drink milk.

[@chrisbrits7722]

Couldn't watch anymore, because willy made me think of Swan diving off a bridge... to try and find that next level!

[@alejandrolg]

Thank you very much Willy. Everything was very clear but except how much would small increments of bat guano be like what %?

[@Pytaj_Nik]

Dear Willy, I am charmed by your personality and the content of your channel. I am very happy that with my passion I just came across you. I really hope you can find the time to answer my elementary question. Should the additives you mention be added before sterilization, or mixed with already colonized grain?

[@bckpage]

I'm sorry, I am not Willy. But I will give you my input. You add the nutrients of choice to the substrate material (such as coco cior &/or manure, or straw) BEFORE pasteurization . The only thing thatyou need to do after the PC is inoculate the bag. I feel certain that if I have given you poor advice, we'll hear about it! I'm new to the business & am by no means an expert.

[@kevinhollis2301]

How do you know or how can you tell if you should pasturize or sterilize?

[@lilpanini1351]

Can this be added to a pasteurized coco substrate , say if you autoclave the straw and other micronutrients or would it contaminate. MUSH LOVE

[@tjdurazo]

I purchased 5 gallons of the dry sub from browntreasure but received 3.8 gallons. Was told this was the industry standard to advertise 5 gallons but only get 3.8. Can anyone confirm?

[@bobhope5773]

BS! if something is advertised as a certain weight or liters/gallons etc that is what you should receive!

[@serrated0311]

Awesome video per usual! What’s your oyster shell percentage? I’ve heard 1-2% which does not contribute to your overall weight, just like gypsum. I want to make sure since this sounds like the substrate boost I needed. Thanks

[@bigchig01]

Are you recommending all these add-ons in conjunction or one at a time

[@the3dshow903]

willys blend,got it. That has all this in substrate? Were do i buy it?

[@Kevfactor]

How about used tea bags instead of the coffee?

[@psilocyborg4775]

Turn down willy and play under the bridge by the chili peppers, he has the hand movements down👍 No hate🙏

[@mansrevenge]

Have you ever used calcitic lime and what do you think about it?

[@Jonnygurudesigns]

Okay I've got my hands on, oyster chells, bat guano, and worm casings.. question, how much of each roughly should I add to my Coco coir? TIA!😊

[@josuecornejoponce]

Dang I wanna try your Willy’s blend

[@antoniosanford4675]

I'm surprised that rock dust wasn't mentioned

[@svgs650r]

Just for accuracy; Generally straw is bedding, hay is food.

[@diego4ever425]

Great work as always 🫡

[@DrEvil-os9dc]

Do I have to add millet or grain to your substrate or is it ready to go as is? Also do I grow out of the bag or so I put it in Tupperware/totes?

[@mikes.8922]

Hi great content ❤ But what was amount for the oyster shell?

[@mikematelau8188]

Wonder how hemp would do in place of straw 😮

[@jakedushane3329]

What percentage of oyster shell should someone use?

[@robertwhite1181]

Oyster shell is 95% calcium carbonate. So are egg shells, just cheaper.

[@bobhope5773]

Better start eating eggs Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, your gonna need a ton of them, alternatively cuttlefish "cuttlebone" will also do the job!