From 74b53b41317b8d8672a3d15c5ac87261cf1efc01 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: JoYo <>
Date: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 16:52:53 -0500
Subject: [PATCH] fruiting chamber updates

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@@ -462,11 +462,11 @@ However, exposing more surface area give the mushrooms more room to sprout.
 
 # Fruiting Chambers
 
-- [ ] medium plastic tubs with lids
+- [ ] clear plastic tubs with lids, shoebox
 
 - [ ] coconut coir
 
-- [ ] personal fan
+- [ ] hygrometers
 
 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.
@@ -477,27 +477,32 @@ It can also be mixed in with [grain spawn](#grain-spawn) for colonization as a s
 
 1. Soak the mycelium cake in water for 12 to 24 hours.
 
-2. Soak to hydrate the coconut coir brick by following the packaging instructions, about 15 to 30 minutes.
+2. Soak the coconut coir brick by following the packaging instructions for 12 hours.
 
-3. Layer the bottom of the tub with 5 cm or more of coconut coir.
+    - Optionally, put hydrated coconut coir in mason jars 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. 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 a sanitary hygrometer onto the coconut coir layer where it is visible.
+
 ## Daily
 
-Try to maintain 90% humidity within the fruiting chamber.
+Try to maintain at least 80% humidity within the fruiting chamber.
+The water soaked cake and coconut coir should provided more than enough moisture to keep the inside of the clear plastic tubs humid.
 
-0. With a spray bottle of water, gently mist the coconut coir and mycelium cake until the coir is moist but not soaked.
+It is nessisary to open at least daily to provide fresh air and to clear out the co2 produced by the mycelium.
 
-1. Place the medium plastic tub lid upside down on the tub slightly ajar and rest for 1 hour.
+0. If required, gently mist the coconut coir and mycelium cake with a spray bottle of water until humid.
 
-2. Place a personal fan nearby to blow upwards towards the ceiling above the tub for 1 hour.
+1. Fan the tub with the lid for a few moments then replace the tub lid ajar to rest for 1 hour.
 
-3. Replace the lid upside down and slightly ajar.
+2. Replace the tub lid and check again daily.
 
-4. Harvest mushrooms before they dump their spores.
+Harvest mushrooms after their guills are exposed but before they dump their spores and make a mess.
 
 # Checklist
 
@@ -545,8 +550,8 @@ Try to maintain 90% humidity within the fruiting chamber.
 
 - [ ] aluminum foil
 
-- [ ] medium plastic tubs with lids
+- [ ] clear plastic tubs with lids, shoebox
 
 - [ ] coconut coir
 
-- [ ] personal fan
+- [ ] hygrometers