From such a kit, it is possible to grow up to 10 kg of oyster mushrooms in several batches.

Package contents:

• 10 kg straw pellet mixture with lime

• 2 kg mushroom mycelium (grey, pink or yellow oyster mushrooms – grey ones are the easiest to grow)

• 5 heat-resistant mushroom growing bags with filter

Preparatory work:

• Preparation of straw pellets:

  • Pack the straw pellets into five bags, each bag weighing approximately 2.5 kg.

  • Pour 5 liters of boiling water over each bag.

  • The pellets will triple or quadruple their size.

  • Seal the bags with glue, tape, pegs, or paper clips to keep them tightly closed.

  • Wrap the bags with a blanket or other heat-insulating material to retain heat longer.

  • Let the bags cool for 24 hours.

• Adding mycelium:

  • The next day, when the bags have cooled, open them.

  • Using clean hands or gloves, add mycelium to each bag.

  • Close the bags and mix the mycelium with the substrate thoroughly by shaking the bag.

• Incubation period:

  • Place the bags in a place where the temperature is 21-25°C.

  • Keep the bags in these conditions for 2-4 weeks until the mycelium has completely taken over the substrate.

Cultivation:

• Indoor cultivation:

  • Once the mycelium has completely taken over the substrate, make small incisions in the bags.

  • Ensure a high level of humidity in the room and a regular supply of fresh air.

  • To provide even more humidity, you can place the bag in a bowl filled with water.

• Outdoor cultivation:

  • Place the bags in a shady and humid place.

  • Protect mushrooms from snails by placing the bags in bowls of water (snails cannot swim).

  • Mushroom harvest time may differ from indoor cultivation.

Harvesting:

• Harvest the mushrooms when they are large enough.

• Mushrooms can be harvested several times from one bag.

Tips:

• To prevent mold growth, ensure good ventilation.

• If you notice mold, remove the infected substrate.

• Cook mushrooms as soon as possible after harvesting.

• It's a good idea not to grow all five bags at once, but to spread them out so you don't end up with too many mushrooms unexpectedly.

Important:

• When preparing the substrate, follow safety precautions when working with boiling water.

• Store the mycelium in a cool, dark place.

• Additionally, you can mix bran into one of the bags before pouring, which will increase the mushroom yield.

• Adding bran increases the risk that other molds will take advantage of the substrate, so try adding bran to just one/two bags the first time to see how well it works for you. c

• Bran should not be put more than 200-300 g per bag.

We hope this guide will help you grow delicious oyster mushrooms! If you have any questions,

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