forgot to autoclave the coir, trich contam

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JoYo 2020-02-19 00:23:20 -05:00
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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.
It can also be mixed in with [grain spawn](#grain-spawn) for colonization as a substrate when changing the recipie between generations.
It can also be mixed in with [grain spawn](#grain-spawn) for colonization as a substrate when changing the recipe between generations.
Many commercial gardening coir are treated with [endophyte](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endophyte) to protect plant roots.
These endophytes do not protect our mushroom roots and will compete for resources like any other contamination.
**Coconut coir must be [autoclaved](#autoclave) prior to use.**
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.
- Optionally, put hydrated coconut coir in mason jars and [autoclave](#autoclave) for 1 hour and cool to room temperature.
3. Fill mason jars with the hydrated coconut coir and [autoclave](#autoclave) for 1 hour and cool to room temperature.
3. Layer the bottom of the clear plastic tubs with 5 cm or more of coconut coir.
4. Layer the bottom of the clear plastic tubs with 5 cm or more of coconut coir.
4. Gently roll the mycelium cake in the hydrated coconut coir to form a light casing.
5. Gently roll the mycelium cake in the hydrated coconut coir to form a light casing.
5. Place the mycelium cake on the layer of coconut coir away from the sides of the tub.
6. Place the mycelium cake on the layer of coconut coir away from the sides of the tub.
6. Place a sanitary hygrometer onto the coconut coir layer where it is visible.
7. Place a sanitary hygrometer onto the coconut coir layer where it is visible.
7. Replace tub lid and store in ambient room light at room temperature.
8. Replace tub lid and store in ambient room light at room temperature.
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