Step-by-Step Guide: How to Use the Mushroom Growing Kit 4LBs “LightBags” Inject-and-Forget Remastered
Step 1: Prepare Your Space
Find a warm, dark place where you can incubate the LightBag. Ideally, the temperature should be between 24-27°C (75-80°F) to encourage optimal mycelium growth.
For Best Results: Use a Growbuddie40 or Growbuddie60 Mushroom incubators where the temps are pre-set from 26-27c and should be left as set.
2: Inject the Spores into the ready-to-use mushroom bag
- Clean the injection port on the LightBag (info) using an alcohol swab.
- Using a spore syringe or liquid culture syringe to inject 20ml of your chosen mushroom spore or liquid culture solution into the grey injection port.
- Do not mix the Lightbag yet.
3: Incubation Phase
- Place the injected LightBag in the Mushroom incubator.
- The LightBag should stay at the desired temperature throughout this phase.
- Wait for 7-10 days for the spores to germinate. During this time, you’ll notice white patches of mycelium starting to form in the ready-to-use mushroom substrate bag..
4: Mixing the Substrate
- Once you see a 50p-sized lump of mycelium, carefully mix the all-in-one mushroom growing bag to accelerate colonization.
- Repeat the mixing process as the mycelium spreads further into the bag.
- After mixing, set the bag on its side just like the pictures show.
5: Full Colonization
- Allow the mixed up substrate and mycelium to colonize for another 5 days and then mix the bag again.
- After this mix. Let the bag fully colonize in Artificial light.
- The entire substrate should turn white, indicating that colonization is complete.
6: Fruiting Phase
- Once the substrate is fully colonized. The Auto mushroom grow kit will start to fruit on its own provided the Lightbag has been placed under artificial light.
- Ensure that the temperature remains consistent at around 26-27°C during this phase.
- Do not open the bag during the fruiting stage; the mushrooms will fruit automatically in the controlled environment of the bag.
7: Harvesting
- After about 35-45 days, you should see your first flush of mushrooms.
- To harvest, gently open the bag at one end, twist and pull the mushrooms free from the substrate.
- Smaller mushrooms can be left to mature for a few more days. Close the bag up with a mushroom sealer stick to allow the smaller mushrooms to mature.
8: Rehydration and Second Flush
- After harvesting, add water to the substrate at 80% of the harvested mushrooms’ wet weight.
- Reseal the bag and return it to the Mushroom incubator to allow for a second flush which will take a further 10 days.
- The LightBag can continue producing mushrooms for multiple flushes until the substrate is fully depleted.
By following these steps, you’ll have a steady supply of mushrooms using the LightBags “Inject-and-Forget” kit, designed for minimal effort and maximum results. The Best Mushroom Growing Kit UK
Several gourmet and medicinal mushrooms can thrive in a substrate made of rye grain and coco coir. Here are a few examples:
- Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus)– Known for its medicinal properties and brain-boosting benefits.
- Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum)– A medicinal mushroom prized for its immune-boosting properties.
- Oyster Mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) – Popular for their gourmet flavour and ease of growing.
- Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) – Known for its rich, savoury taste and medicinal qualities.
- Maitake (Grifola frondosa) – A medicinal mushroom used for its immune supporting benefits.
These mushrooms typically respond well to a mix of nutritious grain and fibrous coir, promoting healthy mycelium growth. Try them today in the LightBags…
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