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     - Optionally add no more than 1 gram of diammonium phosphate (dap) with urea for yeast nutrients.
 
-4. Cover un-lid jar opening with aluminum foil and [autoclave](#autoclave) for 10 minutes.
+4. Cover jar opening with aluminum foil and [autoclave](#autoclave) for 20 minutes.
    Allow to cool to room temperature.
 
 5. Replace aluminum foil with mason jar lid, screwing closed tightly to prevent spilling.
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 5. Fill a sanitary test tube one third (1/3) capacity and replace the screw cap.
 
-6. Place test tubes in an empty mason jar and [autoclave](#autoclave) for 10 minutes.
+6. Place test tubes in an empty mason jar and [autoclave](#autoclave) for 20 minutes.
 
 7. Carefully remove each test tube and place on a flat surface with the screw cap slightly elevated on a dish towel.
 
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 This guide does not address these special requirements.
 I leave it up to you to research your mycelium species.
 
-[Grain spawn](#grain-spawn) is a common source of nutrients and the most accessible source of grain spawn is wild bird seed.
-You should, however, provide mycelium a variety of [grain spawn](#grain-spawn) and [substrates](#bulk-substrate) between generations of colonies so the strain does not lose it's ability to digest different sources of nutrition.
+Mushroom growers have had some success with the much quicker method of inoculating store bought sterilized whole brown rice.
+These are usually sold as
 
-These general instructions are the same for most [grain spawn](#grain-spawn).
+> Instant Microwavable Whole Grain Brown Rice
+
+For your first time I recommend you try this method to learn the process.
+Simply cut a small hole in a corner of the sterile container and follow the instructions for [spawn inoculation](#spawn-inoculation).
+Tape the small hole closed.
+
+You should, however, provide mycelium a variety of [grain spawn](#grain-spawn) and [substrates](#bulk-substrate) between generations of colonies so the strain does not lose it's ability to digest different sources of nutrition.
+These general instructions are the same for most [grain spawn](#grain-spawn) but the most accessible source of grain spawn is `wild bird seed`.
 
 # Grain Spawn
 
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 8. Split evenly to each 16 oz wide mouth mason jar, about 1 cup.
 
-9. Cover un-lid jar opening with aluminum foil and [autoclave](#autoclave) for 2 hours.
+9. Cover jar opening with aluminum foil and [autoclave](#autoclave) for 2 hours.
 
 10. Lightly screw lid over the foil to secure it in place without sealing the jar and allow to cool to room temperature.
 
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 - [ ] take-out containers, black opaque, polypropylene
 
 Earlier it was mentioned that mycelium want a variety of [grain spawn](#grain-spawn) and [substrates](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Substrate_(biology)) between generations of colonies so the strain does not lose it's ability to digest different sources of nutrition.
+
+Once you have practice making [grain spawn](#grain-spawn) you'll want to mix 25% of the substrate chosen for this step to give the mycelium time to produce the right enzymes during colonization.
+
 This guide uses coconut husk (coir) mixed with [grain spawn](#grain-spawn) for colonization as a substrate.
 You can also add coffee grounds, sawdust, straw, and rice husks for variety.
 Take caution to only change one thing at a time between generations or you risk overwhelming the mycelium.