What can you mix with mushroom substrate?

You can use horse, chicken, cow, or other types of manure for mushrooms. Recipes usually call for two parts manure with one part coco coir. Water then needs to be added to reach field capacity. That is basically the amount of water the substrate can hold without extra water pooling at the bottom.

What do I need for PF Tek?

The PF Tek can be measured as a ratio of 2:1:1. 2 parts vermiculite: 1 part brown rice flour: 1 part water.

How long does PF Tek take?

It takes around 3 to 4 days to see the first hairs of mycelium forming as white spots and 3 to 5 weeks to let the fungus get to a 100% foothold in all the substrate, depending on temperature conditions.

What does PF TEK stand for?

The PF Tek (“Psilocybe Fanaticus technique”) is a technique or recipe for growing mushrooms using brown rice flour, vermiculite, and half-pint mason jars. The growing method was developed and first made public in 1992 by Robert McPherson aka Psylocybe Fanaticus.

What is the best bulk substrate for Psilocybe Cubensis?

Manure/Compost Manure is the aged, dried excrement of horses, cows, elephants, etc. It is one of the most effective bulk substrates for dung loving species like psilocybe cubensis, panaeolus cyanescens and agaricus bisporus (Portobello).

How wet should mushroom substrate be?

Usage of a substrate that is too wet or too dry is a common mistake. It should be damp but not wet, with a gentle squeeze enough to release a few drops of excess water.

Will mycelium grow on vermiculite?

Vermiculite. Vermiculite is a porous, inert substance that we will use to maintain moisture content inside the cases and provide space for the mycelium to grow. The fine ground vermiculite is preferable, but course vermiculite will also work.

How do you initiate mushroom fruiting?

To prompt the mushrooms to develop properly, lower the humidity a bit and retain lower carbon dioxide levels and moderate light. If you want mushrooms fast, raise the temperature, or just leave the temperature where it’s at and wait a few more days. Soon, you’ll be feasting on gourmet mushrooms!

How do you maximize the yield of a mushroom?

Supplementation is the process of adding a nitrogen rich nutrient to the mushroom substrate in order to increase the potential yield. This works by providing the mycelium with a larger nutritional base in which to support stronger mycelium and produce larger, healthier fruits.