diff --git a/README.mdown b/README.mdown index 148a294..b045128 100644 --- a/README.mdown +++ b/README.mdown @@ -423,6 +423,8 @@ Minor contamination is not the end of the world, many colonies can recover. If the jar is fully colonized following a contamination and doesn't smell like rotten apples it can still produce mushrooms. +Once the grain in the jar is covered with mycelium give it one more week before moving the cakes to [fruiting chambers](#fruiting-chamber). + # Fruiting If you've ever been walking in the woods after a light rain you've probably seen mushrooms peaking up. @@ -434,7 +436,7 @@ This can be accomplished by opening a fully colonized [grain spawn](#grain-spawn However, exposing more surface area give the mushrooms more room to sprout. -# Fruiting Chamber +# Fruiting Chambers - [ ] medium plastic tubs with lids - [ ] coconut coir @@ -448,13 +450,13 @@ Coconut husk (coir) as casing layer and flooring in our fruiting chamber to hold 1. Soak the mycelium cake in water for 12 to 24 hours. -2. Soak coconut coir brick following the packaging for the amount of water, about 15 minutes. +2. Soak to hydrate the coconut coir brick by following the packaging instructions, about 15 to 30 minutes. -3. Gently roll the mycelium cake in the hydrated coconut coir to form a light casing. +3. Layer the bottom of the tub with 5 cm or more of coconut coir. -4. Layer the bottom of the tub 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. +5. Place the mycelium cake on the layer of coconut coir away from the sides of the tub. ## Daily