Whole brown rice Tek. Easy!

[@sixfootben4892]

I do these videos because mushroom growers can be real assholes. They think they are better than everyone and talk down to people. I hated that when I started out. I'm glad I've helped so many people. Find my Facebook group Bloo Thumbz. I have a lot of very friendly people on there to help with everything. I'll try to post more videos in the future about substrate.

[@alexandrsaussure4882]

You are amazing, SixFoot Ben.

[@AlaskaMycophile]

Sending friend request. Jason Patterson

[@ericdube836]

Can these be fruited as cakes like brf cake or is it worth it to just make a bulk substrate?

[@sixfootben4892]

@@ericdube836 no. They need to be spawned to bulk substrate.

[@ericdube836]

@@sixfootben4892 alright thanks man

[@sixfootben4892]

Anyone needing some help I'm glad to answer questions. I will walk you through if need be. I just want you to grow mushrooms. It's a great hobby

[@alexandrsaussure4882]

Is an SAB safe for grain to grain transfers? Or is a glovebox better?

[@sixfootben4892]

@@alexandrsaussure4882 I thought those were the same thing. But yes a SAB will work.

[@TheTubejunky]

My rice was mostly brown and I noticed some bursted rice. I boiled water, inserted rice, simmered for 5 mins, strained, put into jars, then pc for 90min. It seems over cooked to me but I sent it to the sab, threw some LC and Agar in them. Hope it works. Should I consider pc'ing for less time if it fails?

[@sixfootben4892]

@@TheTubejunky I think you cooked it to long. Boil some water. Wait till the water is at a rolling boil. Add the rice and let it return to a boil. Boil for 4 minutes. Dump into a strainer and let sit for 5 minutes. Then load your jars. Then steam bath for 90. If you do it like this your rice will be perfect.

[@sixfootben4892]

@@TheTubejunky PC or steam bath is fine. It's the boil time you messed up on. Rolling boil for 4 minutes. Don't put the rice in until the water is boiling. After you put dump the rice in let it return to a boil for 4 minutes

[@michaellerner7030]

I appreciate the videos. You keep'em short and simple. Easy to understand. Thanks

[@sixfootben4892]

No need to be difficult. Just worry about the important parts.

[@TactlessGuy]

I agree with you on how growing mushrooms are therapeutic. When you're having a shitty day and feel like you're life is stuck in a rut, you can always count on your mushrooms to grow and progress and just be better than they were yesterday.

[@beespitt]

444th subscribed - loved the multitasking dad tek too - Ace.

[@danielwhitmarsh3786]

thank you. people overcomplicate videos

[@stevenwestfall7360]

Just want to say thank you. You helped one person at least.

[@wereiswally1]

Ring to boil dump rice then bring to boil & sit four min or bring to boil then dump rice in pot for four min Thanks

[@Lifesagrindcoffee]

Thanks heaps for the advice ill keep watching ur vids

[@sixfootben4892]

If you measure 5 pint jars half way it will fill 6 or 7 after the boil.

[@zyern2822]

How much dry rice per quart

[@sixfootben4892]

@@zyern2822 I don't know the measurements. But if you fill a jar 3/4 full it will be enough for the jar. I don't use dry and wet rice. Boil all your rice for 4 min. Then fill jars and sterilize

[@budface3576]

Thanks for sharing

[@zenosyeetgalvus]

Hey there, what do you do for gas exchange here? Lids on loosely?

[@sixfootben4892]

No. You put three holes.. 2 you you cover with cloth medical tape and the other you fill with silicome for an ingection port

[@riley8429]

Amazing.

[@desaix8008]

@sixfootben how dry should the rice be after boiling and straining it?

[@sixfootben4892]

It should be damp . You just don't want water to pool in the bottom

[@jesseangel7318]

Do you leave your rice at a rolling boil for 4 minutes or do you turn it down????

[@HdBK-he2vw]

I need help I been trying for prolly a month now n my mycelium is not growing in none of my jars I’m on my 4th batch I think

[@SiymPai]

Just tried this! Thanks for the solid video. Ive got a few uears under my belt and loved the way you presented the information. My question is my rice did not expand much! They look great after i took them out. No clumping but maybe my 4 minute or boiling could have gone for 5 minutes? What are your thoughts on that.

[@sixfootben4892]

No man. Sounds like you did a good job. You don't want the rice to expand much. I usually judge my rice by if I can break a grain easily with my thumbnail after I boil. But I think you probably hit the sweet spot.

[@nanciekovacs466]

Mentor me!!🥰 I’m doing it right now and I have some questions? Do I tighten the jar lids all the way because I’m reading different things!

[@sixfootben4892]

Yes. I tighten the lids.

[@sixfootben4892]

As long as you make your jar lids like me you will be fine. 3 holes 2 with cloth tape and one with silicone for your injection port.

[@zyern2822]

How much dry to wet rice conversion, dry to one quart wet

[@richardstevens4254]

Thank you!!

[@Sidebranches]

Damm that is so easy

[@sixfootben4892]

It's very easy. Most important thing is the boil time. Bring water to full boil and then add rice, boil for 4 minutes, then pour in a strainer and let it sit for five minutes. Then load the rice into dry , clean jars. Then pressure cook or steam bath for 90 minutes. Don't forget to cover the lids with foil.

[@bojackhorseman3195]

Nice man!

[@omarbohorquez5366]

how much water do you use for the PC, i have small old preasure cooker, I'm not able to find the 15 PSI PC, will the old preasure cooker work? also how many inches should I elevate the jars inside the PC can I use foil to elevate the jars or should I buy something for that?

[@sixfootben4892]

Elevate the jars enough to keep them from bouncing on the bottom. Jar lids will work or even balled up tinfoil. And yes that pressure cooker will work. Rice doesn't need 15 psi. So I'm sure it will be fine. Fill the water up till it comes a tiny bit above the bottom of the jars. 2 or 3 inches .

[@jwild666]

@@sixfootben4892 do you know what psi rice needs? normally buy the uncle bens back but shits getting expensive now lol

[@sixfootben4892]

@@jwild666 not much. You can do it with a pot with a tight lid. Just put something on the bottom of the pot so the jars don't bounce around. Fill with a few inches of water and steam bath the jars for 90 minutes.

[@sixfootben4892]

@@jwild666 I just use an electric PC that I'm sure doesn't reach 15 psi. I never have an issue. Rice is amazing and your crop will be just as good as if yiu used rye or wbs.

[@hector5749]

can you inoculate with agar after filling the containers and steaming them?

[@sixfootben4892]

Yes. You can use them with anything you want. Spores, agar grain to grain.

[@hector5749]

@@sixfootben4892 Thanks, you the man 6'0 Ben!! Agar to grain to bulk is my idea.

[@sixfootben4892]

@@hector5749 it will work.

[@deceasarjr]

Hey brotha u rinse rice before u use boil it?!🍄❤️

[@sixfootben4892]

I used to but not anymore. Just boil it for 4 minutes and pour it into a strainer. Let it sit for 5 minutes and load up your jars. Then pressure cook or steam bath for 90 minutes.

[@bojackhorseman3195]

How long does it take for a jar like that to colonize with a syringe?

[@sixfootben4892]

3 weeks or so.

[@bojackhorseman3195]

SixFoot Ben awesome, thanks! Any particular temperature range you recommend for colonizing jars?

[@alexsummersell3567]

how many jars does a lb or 2 lb bag make? I seem to cook it too long because my brain wants a larger volume of rice

[@sixfootben4892]

2 pounds will do 4 or five pint jars.

[@sixfootben4892]

Cook it for 120 minutes. You will be fine.

[@sixfootben4892]

Actually dude. If you fill each jar half way up it will fill those jars and maybe more. Rice is cheap so it doesn't really matter. So measure each jar out half way and that should fill all your jars. I'm not a measurement man.

[@andrewwarrick8099]

I'm having trouble with moisture showing up in my jars. I've made countless jar and mycelium grows great and all is good bit recently moisture is getting bad and causing rice to rot.. need help.. lol

[@sixfootben4892]

You need to make sure your jars are dry b4 you use them.. if your jars are dry and you only boil your rice for 4 minutes you shouldn't have a problem. Also make sure you shake off excess water in the strainer. And make sure to cover the lids tightly with foil.

[@andrewwarrick8099]

@@sixfootben4892 ok will do all of that... while pressure cooking dobthe lids need to be tight or do i tighten them then loosen them slightly? I've hears both and have been turning lids back half a turn before pressure cooking

[@andrewwarrick8099]

Also.. the moisture is not in the jars at first. I don't see it till the mycelium starts to grow I'd say about ⅓ of the rice covered with mycelium when i start to notice the moisture

[@sixfootben4892]

@@andrewwarrick8099 no! Tightly!

[@sixfootben4892]

@@andrewwarrick8099 it's either a problem with your lids not being tight or your rice being to wet. Or if there is water in the bottom of the jars before you add the rice.

[@williamchampine8574]

Thank you bro

[@jov6859]

Doing research before I even consider attempting my first grow… YOU CAN SAFELY PUT A CONSOLE JAR IN A STEAM COOKER!?!?!?!?

[@sixfootben4892]

Not sure what a console jar is. I use any glass jars I can find. Salsa jars , canning jars, pasta sauce jars. As long as the are glass. Punch three holes in the lid and cover 2 with cloth medical tape and fill the last hole with silicone or call to use as an injection port

[@jov6859]

@@sixfootben4892 it’s just a brand of glass jar. Never knew you could do this. I got a pressure cooker as a gift this xmas and still discovering it’s possibilities :) Thanks for the helpful video!

[@MG-dc9bh]

Great video SixFootBen

[@gojufckkcggc7292]

Wait, animal crackers in the rice add pizza shake?

[@gojufckkcggc7292]

Been looking for a simple whole br Tek. Thanks 🙏

[@spewter]

Why did he call us “motherfuckers”? 😮

[@sixfootben4892]

Term of endearment

[@carlist6157]

So like can you inject the spores just strip into that

[@sixfootben4892]

Yes

[@vrfitnessandgaming3234]

Bro you seem like such a gentle and genuine soul! I appreciate the help thank you!

[@chloemypet]

Awesome! TY! Was looking for simple and uncomplicated and you delivered! Did the little ones get their animal crackers and pizza lol?

[@sixfootben4892]

They always get what they want. If you have any questions I'm happy too help

[@chad6227]

Appreciate you bro your like the only person I can find that uses brown rice instead of brf and rye berry's and such ill be in contact

[@RawTubeTV]

Thanks, man! I'm going to try your 4 minute method because with the ten minute boil the rice seems very soft.

[@harleybunting5094]

Man I have the same view on mushrooms. They have done so much more for me than just give me a trip you know. I love to cultivate its became a passion of mine. Some people would think it’s silly to think growing mushrooms could positively impact your life the way it has mine

[@sixfootben4892]

I eat them maybe twice a year but I'm always growing them. I'm glad you found it therapeutic too. It's a great distraction.

[@markirish7599]

I'm on a binge watch of your videos thanks again my friend 🇮🇪😎

[@MrLyricalBones]

🇮🇪

[@shellz150]

I agree I’m a beginner and sadly just lost a whole shipment I have major depression and ptsd. Not only the science helps but so does the medical purpose! Awesome vid

[@jimkaletaBuffalo]

Great videos man. Simple. I dig that. Thanks for sharing. Just starting off myself, trying to learn all I can

[@homailmymonkey]

This is the exact video that I was looking for! I just wanted some basic times for brown rice cooking times before and after in a pressure cooker and you answered it within a few minutes, thank you!

[@Mayoo22334]

YAYYYYYYY THANK YOU FOR POSTING!!! I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL! ONE OF MY FAVORITES!

[@juanm-9573]

You are a golden teacher ben thanks a lot!!!

[@sugargraham6868]

You tighten the lids when you pressure cook it

[@Revnoorak]

Hey Ben! I'm a beginner and thank god I have found your channel! Keep doing these videos 🖤🖤

[@sixfootben4892]

That's why I do them. I wish I had me when I first started. I have a very beginner friendly group on Facebook called " Bloo Thumbz" check it out.

[@sixfootben4892]

And anytime you have a question I'm glad to help. There are no stupid questions.

[@Revnoorak]

@@sixfootben4892 I'm preparing everything to start growing in a couple of weeks. I'm planning on doing bucket tek for the substrate, but the guides I've read on that mention an insulated container which I don't have. Do you use this tek? If so, could I use a regular bucket or something like that? Thanks in advance!

[@sixfootben4892]

@@Revnoorak what are you using for substrate?

[@Revnoorak]

@@sixfootben4892 I'll be using coco coir

[@sugargraham6868]

Thank you

[@ConfidentGrips]

He forgot to reach us the pizza Tek. Thanks dude

[@doughboydejesus]

Ur right. It is a fun hobby yhat keeps you busy. Mush love bro

[@robertwade2518]

No pizza, we eat mushrooms tonight

[@alexismariethatcher2132]

Do you pressure cook with the lid on?

[@SilverPhoenix-PlazmaMoon]

Thank You

[@butziporsche8646]

Hey Ben, what makes them grow short and fat rather than tall and skinny? The type of grain? Air exchange?

[@sixfootben4892]

@@butziporsche8646 depends on genetics.

[@metamike2012]

No one mentioned anything about starch or rinsing. Every time I try doing rice it clumps together.

[@sixfootben4892]

The reaon is because you have to shake the excess water off and make sure the jars are dry. Let your rice chill in the stainer for 5 min.and also dont boil the rice for more than 5 min. When the water is at a full boil pour the rice in and when it returns to a boil time it 4 min. Then shake it good in the stainer for a good five min and spoon it into try jars. It will work. Give the jars a good shzke b4 you pc it

[@butziporsche8646]

Ben, my Instapot can’t fit quarts. How far from the top in pint jars?

[@sixfootben4892]

@@butziporsche8646 just enough room to shake the rice

[@hpman2391]

Thanx, mush. Have the same dish towels, has to be telepathy, from times ago or time ahead.🤔

[@sixfootben4892]

If you follow my directions you won't fail. But if you do it always willing to help

[@laithinkidar]

Really looking forward to the video about inoculation of substrate. And casing if you ever use that... a lot of these mushroom videos are like 30 min long and excessively sciencey...I appreciate your style/approach. I’m currently doing my first run...a low tech brown rice tek...so thanks for offering these instructional videos, it’s helped me feel a sense of confidence about the process so far

[@sixfootben4892]

You should join my Facebook group. We help people. It's called Bloo Thumbz. Next time I make some substrate I'll make a video. I really never expected to help so many people. Feel free to ask me anything.

[@bojackhorseman3195]

Hey bud, thanks for this awesome video! I’ve been looking for a brown rice tek but it seems people prefer more complicated methods. Do you rinse your rice before boiling it with this method? Mush love!

[@sixfootben4892]

I use to rinse. But I found It's not necessary. It's really simple. Boil , strain, put in jar, and pressure cook.

[@bojackhorseman3195]

SixFoot Ben thank you! This is much easier and I’ll give it a try 👍

[@studiosandi]

Worked like a charm.

[@alexismariethatcher2132]

Do you pressure cook with the lid on?

[@sixfootben4892]

Yes. The lid and cover the lid with foil.

[@99thmonkeyresonance66]

This was VERY, very helpful! Unfortunately- I will NOT, "use", "Facebook"- but is there another "way"/"social" platform- that you have?

[@stack9866]

I've used rye berries with no problem, except for field capacity which can be a pain. I have 2 pounds in the cupboard. I might have to sling some agar in em.

[@walkertexaschuck8342]

do you need any spawn?

[@sixfootben4892]

Do I need some?

[@johndale3941]

I absolutley agree with you . Growing shrooms is therapy. Have only started but I can see exactly what you mean! So glad I stumbled across your videos. ;)

[@edu.33]

My rice hasnt grown after 90 minutes of the jars being in the pressure cooker. The mistakes i could've commited are: Waiting to long to put it in jars (15 minutes maybe) Cooking at lower temperature (better than cooking higher tho, i dont want my pressure cooker to explode) Edit: i was able to open it easily after i turned the fire off. Apparently i had to wait until it depressurized by itself

[@sixfootben4892]

Yeah man you let it dry to long. I used to just dump it in the strainer and immediately put it in the jars . I find 5 minutes is fine but I wouldn't wait any longer. In fact I would say 2 minutes is probably better. I don't get what you mean about opening the pressure cooker after turning off the heat. If it was pressurized it would have blew up in you face. They are made to use high heat. There is a valve that lets steam escape so it won't explode. You need to try again man

[@thinkingmushrooms2943]

Medicine. Amen.

[@earlwallace3470]

thanks

[@sixfootben4892]

You're very welcome! And if you have troubles just ask. I'm glad to help

[@sixfootben4892]

It's an awesome hobby and it really helps with nighttime anxiety. Not just the fruit but the growing them. Gives you something to look forward to and we all need that

[@joebattaglia1484]

How long after I pressure cook the jars can I wait before introducing the spores? Can I do all this today and then inject the spores in a couple weeks? (When they arrive)

[@sixfootben4892]

I would wait till you get them.

[@nowirehangers2815]

How long did you steam bath for? I got a pressure cooker but it scares the hell outta me.

[@sixfootben4892]

Go 120 minutes. Just make sure to keep checking on it so you don't run out of water.

[@nowirehangers2815]

@@sixfootben4892 you are awesome. Just heading off to the shops.

[@sixfootben4892]

Check the jars about an hour in and make sure the rice shakes freely. It important. If you follow my directions you will do well. And feel free to ask me for help. I would rather you ask me than you messing up.

[@nowirehangers2815]

@@sixfootben4892 thanks heaps have joined the fb group also. I will follow this tonight exactly and let you know how it goes. Thanks for being so kind

[@nowirehangers2815]

They look a bit dry.. dunno if i over steamed em or not. Will check again in the morning and might go again. I think i skimped out not putting enough rice in the jars . Its all cool. Ill check and go again tomorrow if they look to dry. I know i should just bite the bullet and use the PC but its a Chinese one and i cant read the instructions. It's got the wee jiggly thing on top but no way to tell when its up to pressure that i can figure out. If i PC it all i will wait til the kids are at school. Not doubting the chinese craftsmanship... ( yeh i really am)

[@MegaOof67]

Lit I might try it out bro

[@clarkehound]

Thanks for your help Ben, growing is therapy you’re correct ! Keeps us out of trouble

[@sixfootben4892]

Word! Gives you something to look forward to. Helps me sleep just thinking about pins in the morning. Or that evil green grinch.. wishing you the best.

[@s2260]

Mush Love !

[@fizzyfizzgigcouple957]

Hi my name is John me and my wife Tori want to start growing. Can I use reishi mushrooms like cut a reishi mushroom up into pieces and put it inside one of these jars. Will it grow? Thanks for the tutorial

[@sixfootben4892]

It can be done. You just need very sterile conditions. Best bet is use agar. I've got a guy who sells agar dishes ready to go.

[@fizzyfizzgigcouple957]

@@sixfootben4892 thanks for the advice. So it can still work but just better if I use agar. I've been researching but I'm trying to figure out what's the best way to get agar off-grid in the az dessert. Is it something we can grow or make off-grid. Can I use something other than agar.

[@sixfootben4892]

@@fizzyfizzgigcouple957 if yiu can't get agar try the rice. If yiu are clean in can work. I've started jars with just the butt end of a stem. But if yiu can take a tissue sample from the middle of the stem and drop into a jar or rice it can work

[@ElevatedFruit]

Can anyone help me? Followed this to a T and for some reason my brown rice didnt expand during PC... it also isnt mushy, more dry but is sticking together. Can i still use it? why did this happen? would cooking a little longer help? Some people cook rice for 10 mins I did 4.

[@sixfootben4892]

You did it perfectly dude! You don't want it mushy. You want the rice to shake freely and not clump together. Sounds like you did a great job.

[@sixfootben4892]

Boil for 4 minutes and load into the jars. Pressure cook for 90 minutes. The rice should look dry but still stick to the sides a bit.

[@ElevatedFruit]

@@sixfootben4892 It is clumping together a bit i tried to shake loose as much as possible. What causes the clumping?? Thanks for ur reply!

[@sixfootben4892]

@@ElevatedFruit it happens. As long as it is mostly unclumped it will be fine. Try banging the jars on a tire. Your first question said it wasn't mushy and that's a good thing. In the future make sure to shake the rice in the strainer to shake of any excess water. You want it damp but you don't want any water pooling in the bottom of the jars.

[@Hernanskate100]

How long do you let the rice dry in the colander?

[@sixfootben4892]

2 minutes maybe. I just shake it around a bit to get excess water off and then load it in the jars .

[@aivis204204]

Do you get mould at all with rice ?

[@sixfootben4892]

It can happen. But it's very clean and easy to sterilize. The only times I have a problem is if my spores or culture are dirty. As long as you steam the jars for 90 minutes or pressure cook you won't have a problem.

[@jayluss]

Does anyone know how long/what conditions can you store the rice jars before inoculation?

[@sixfootben4892]

Probably about 2 weeks

[@jayluss]

@@sixfootben4892 thanks!!

[@justinrojas9088]

Hey brotha do you run cold water thru your rice ? Once don't boiling

[@sixfootben4892]

No. I just let it drain for a few minutes and then scoop it into the jars

[@justinrojas9088]

@@sixfootben4892 thanks gonna make my 1st batch rn with the pressure cooker

[@sixfootben4892]

@@justinrojas9088 good luck bri

[@waferlane2548]

Hey ben ive been having a lot of trouble with my Pc i keep getting super dry rice that is brown like it is over cooked at the end of my pc cycle any advice on this issue as its quite disheartening to waste 10 lbs of rice so far i started with PGT's recipe of doing the rice simmer tek for 10 mins then pcing it for 90 mins got over cooked brown rice at the end then I tried soak for 24 hours then simmer tek with the same 10/90 recommendations same brown over cooked rice results ill give what you are saying in this video a shot soon any other recommendation's?

[@sixfootben4892]

Boil the rice not simmer. When the water is at a full boil pour the rice in. Then let it return to a boil for about 4 minutes. Strain it in the strainer for 5 minutes and then load the jars and PC .

[@waferlane2548]

@@sixfootben4892 ill give this a go today ill report back tomorrow thanks for the quick reply ben have a dank day

[@waferlane2548]

@@sixfootben4892 did all of that like you told me no issues the rice did break up and shake around the jar this time and ill report back one i get colonization I'm using agar instead of a liquid spore syringe so it should be quick

[@sixfootben4892]

@@waferlane2548 good job! It takes a bit to get the hang of but once you get the rice correct your good to go. I think you'll do fine.

[@waferlane2548]

@@sixfootben4892 So getting back to ya about how that went, i did three methods yours another guys and a updated version of this other guys, yours worked but was too dry and stalled out on colonization of the jars i did 7 jars for each method. the other guys first method also did not work but his last method did the charm. what worked best was a 24 hour soak then a 10 min boil then sprayed off with cold water to stop the cooking process and then i let them sit to drain and cool and then jarred pc'ed for 90 mins let sit over night and then put my agar into the jars. giver a shot thanks again for the information and trying to help me bro have a good day 😀

[@dylangreen1343]

Im at the very beginning stages of learning the process of growing... What do you do with the rice after this? Leave in jars and inject spores?

[@sixfootben4892]

Yes. Inject with spores and put them in a dark place for a few weeks until they are solid white.

[@dylangreen1343]

@@sixfootben4892 word...thanks bruddah. Where do you recommend getting spores from?

[@sixfootben4892]

@@dylangreen1343 spore depot has some good deals.

[@sixfootben4892]

@@dylangreen1343 if you didn't order spores yet you should use bestspores.com. they are more expensive but they are quality spores. I just had a jar turn green from sporedepot today. It's been hit or miss with this order. Sporeworks is good too. You can do everything right and if your spore syringes are dirty it will ruin it. If you already ordered it's ok. But if not don't use spore depot.

[@dylangreen632]

@@sixfootben4892 Ok check. did not order yet so thanks for the heads up. How much about do they cost? Literally a broke boi lmao

[@streamingharsh]

So "bring the water to rolling boil then dump the rice" - do i habe to simmer them for 4 minutes or keep the flame high??

[@sixfootben4892]

Yes . Bring water to boil first. Pour in rice and let it return to a boil. Set timer for for minutes. If it starts overflowing you can turn it down a bit. After four minutes pour in a strainer and shake it up bit for a couple minutes. Then it's ready to put in jars for sterilization

[@streamingharsh]

@@sixfootben4892 just one last question ben.. after that i can pc it at 15 to 18 psi for "120" mins don't wanna end up jar full of cooked rice 😂

[@sixfootben4892]

@@streamingharsh yes. Thats why I'm so precise on my boil time. Make sure your jars are dry . . After you load the rice in the jar give it a good shake b4 for pressure cooking. And then after the PC shake them again, the rice should shake freely.

[@streamingharsh]

@@sixfootben4892 excited to try that soon ❤️ thanks a lot 🙏🏻

[@streamingharsh]

@@sixfootben4892 oh i m sorry just more question popped up.. do you loosen the jar lids a quarter turn before popping the jars in pc? So steam can sterilize inside glass too? Or i m just catching farts in the air.. I don't know anything about it

[@Loader138]

I heard brown rice was a fast colonizer and top producer. I found your Tek, and have 3.5qts in the pressure cooker now! If it works as good as they say, it's going to be cheaper that rye berries. Thanks for the info

[@sixfootben4892]

It's also cleaner. Way more mold spores and contam risk with rye and other things. That's the reason I started using rice in the beginning because you can use it without a PC if you don't have one yet. You can just steam bath the jars and still have success. The most important thing is getting your boil times perfect so your rice doesn't clump. I found that waiting for the water to boil b4 adding the rice and only boil fir 4 minutes is the sweet spot. And also make sure your jars are dry b4 you add the rice or the bottom layer will clump up. Good luck and feel free to ask questions

[@Loader138]

@@sixfootben4892 I still like rye, but I need to speed things up a little. It feels like all I'm doing anymore is pouring agar and making spawn. If this works as good as you say, it will save a lot of time and money. I'll let it rest on the counter for a couple days, then drop some agar in. I'll let you know what I think.

[@sixfootben4892]

@@Loader138 it works bro. But I'm interested in hearing what you think.

[@sixfootben4892]

@@Loader138 I did these videos for the new guys. Rice is just more forgiving and cheap. And if you don't have a PC you can still grow. But I still use rice every time now. Whatever works right?

[@Loader138]

@@sixfootben4892 right on! The more I learn about this hobby, the more I think it's becoming unnecessarily, over complicated.

[@geoffluparello]

I feel like the guy that has the broke boy tek, doesn't actually use it. I've tried it and wound up with overcooked rice in a jar that starts to colonize mycelium looks great.. but i always get a bunch of bacteria on the bottom of the jar

[@sixfootben4892]

Sorry dude. Works for alot of people and it's the only way I grow. Make sure your jars are dry b4 you add the rice. Also make sure the water is at a full boil b4 you add the rice. Only boil for 4 minutes and then dump in a strainer for about 5 minutes. B4 you sterilize the jars make sure to cover the top tight with foil. If you need help I'll be glad to walk you through. It's not bullshit man.

[@burymebelowawillowtree9243]

You’re so sweet with your son!

[@dankyypants3397]

Perfect video, gunna be making some rice tomorrow. Mushlove!!

[@sixfootben4892]

It's works great. It's all I use now.

[@KarenEilers-cm7er]

We need all the help we can get to get this therapeutical mushrooms growing in our house for our kids depression my pain and everything works very well over using but it's got chemicals in it cuz it's bought from the store

[@sixfootben4892]

@@KarenEilers-cm7er no worries. Ill teach ya