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- [ ] hygrometers
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- [ ] hygrometers
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Coconut husk (coir) as casing layer and flooring in our fruiting chamber to hold moisture better than the mycelium cake we created in the [grain spawn](#grain-spawn) jar.
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Coconut husk (coir) as casing layer and flooring in our fruiting chamber to hold moisture better than the mycelium cake we created in the [grain spawn](#grain-spawn) jar.
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It can also be mixed in with [grain spawn](#grain-spawn) for colonization as a substrate when changing the recipie between generations.
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It can also be mixed in with [grain spawn](#grain-spawn) for colonization as a substrate when changing the recipe between generations.
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Many commercial gardening coir are treated with [endophyte](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endophyte) to protect plant roots.
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These endophytes do not protect our mushroom roots and will compete for resources like any other contamination.
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**Coconut coir must be [autoclaved](#autoclave) prior to use.**
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0. Open and invert a fully colonized [grain spawn](#grain-spawn) jar and firmly but gently tap the mycelium cake out.
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0. Open and invert a fully colonized [grain spawn](#grain-spawn) jar and firmly but gently tap the mycelium cake out.
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2. Soak the coconut coir brick by following the packaging instructions for 12 hours.
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2. Soak the coconut coir brick by following the packaging instructions for 12 hours.
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- Optionally, put hydrated coconut coir in mason jars and [autoclave](#autoclave) for 1 hour and cool to room temperature.
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3. Fill mason jars with the hydrated coconut coir and [autoclave](#autoclave) for 1 hour and cool to room temperature.
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3. Layer the bottom of the clear plastic tubs with 5 cm or more of coconut coir.
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4. Layer the bottom of the clear plastic tubs with 5 cm or more of coconut coir.
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4. Gently roll the mycelium cake in the hydrated coconut coir to form a light casing.
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5. Gently roll the mycelium cake in the hydrated coconut coir to form a light casing.
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5. Place the mycelium cake on the layer of coconut coir away from the sides of the tub.
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6. Place the mycelium cake on the layer of coconut coir away from the sides of the tub.
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6. Place a sanitary hygrometer onto the coconut coir layer where it is visible.
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7. Place a sanitary hygrometer onto the coconut coir layer where it is visible.
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7. Replace tub lid and store in ambient room light at room temperature.
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8. Replace tub lid and store in ambient room light at room temperature.
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## Daily
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## Daily
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