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 2. Layer the bottom of the take-out containers with 2 cm of coconut coir.
 
 3. Open and invert a fully colonized [grain spawn](#grain-spawn) jar and firmly but gently tap the mycelium cake out into the open take-out container.
+   Gently break up the cake with a sanitary utensil until the mycelium covers the layer of coir.
 
 4. Layer the top of the mycelium layer with 2 cm of coconut coir.