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 1. Fill mason jars with the hydrated coconut coir and [autoclave](#autoclave) for 1 hour and cool to room temperature.
 
-2. Layer the bottom of the take-out containers with 5 cm of coconut coir.
+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.
 
-4. Layer the top of the mycelium layer with 5 cm of coconut coir.
+4. Layer the top of the mycelium layer with 2 cm of coconut coir.
 
 5. Return the lid to the take-out container and store in ambient room light at room temperature.