King Oyster Grain Spawn

Description

Fungi Forge 1Kg King Oyster Grain Spawn.

King Oyster Grain Spawn – 1Kg colonized rye grain spawn (may also contain a percentage of millet). Save yourself the time spent inoculating and incubating grain by taking advantage of our pre-colonized grain packs. Your grain will be fully colonised prior to dispatch, ready for mixing with a suitable sterile substrate. Please note that the photo used for this product is a generic photo of our colonised grain which has not been broken up, and not all mycelium looks the same – Lion’s Mane mycelium, for example is usually paler in colour and density.

Usage
Although colonized grain is fairly resistant to contamination, care must be taken when mixing with your chosen substrate to reduce exposure to unfiltered air, and to ensure the chosen container for the mix is dry and totally sterile. If the grain block has not been broken up prior to dispatch, carefully but firmly manipulate the bag to break the grain up until it consists of mostly loose grain. The bag will be a little ‘tight’ initially, so (without opening the bag) gently pull apart the gussets at the top of the bag to cause air be drawn in through the air filter.

The grain can then be mixed with your chosen substrate in a sterile and fully sealable container to allow the mixture to fully colonise. This can take anywhere from 2-6 weeks depending on mushroom type, storage environment, bag/container size and substrate type. Click here for guidance on using grain spawn.

Storage: Grain spawn should be refrigerated until you are ready to use it and we recommend using your King Oyster grain spawn within a week. However, it can be stored in a cool dark place for up to 1 month if necessary.  Do not store below 4°C or close to freezer compartments in a fridge as too low a temperature will kill the mycelium.