Growing Oyster Mushrooms with Garlic Stalks #oystermushroom #fungi #mushroom #foodwaste

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We used hard-neck garlic stalks as the substrate to grow these blue oyster mushrooms. The grains provide nutrients for the mycelium to grow and establish itself in the garlic stalks. Proper exposure to air, temperature, and humidity will promote the growth of the fruiting bodies or mushrooms. The garlic stalks were pasteurized in boiling water for 1 hour. The water was drained, and the stalks were then cooled to room temperature.

The grain spawn (myceliated grains inoculated with mushroom mycelium) was added between the layers at 25% to 75% stalks. The inoculated substrate was placed in a dark, undisturbed area with temperatures between 70–75 F to allow colonization. This incubation period can range from 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the environment and type of mushroom. Two 1-inch holes were cut out from the container lid to allow air exchange and covered with micropore tape to keep out contaminants.

Blue Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) need a cold shock to stimulate fruiting. We put the container in the refrigerator for two days and placed it in a well-lit area away from direct sunlight with the lid off. The air has been dry with our heater on, and I had to mist it with water 4 times daily. To retain humidity, the tray was kept in an open plastic bag for fresh air exchange. Placing the tray in a water bowl helped keep moisture in the air. The whole process took approximately 5 weeks and 6 days.

To prevent contamination, ensure your working area and tools are clean and sanitized. We sprayed and wiped the counter, container, and tools with 70% isopropyl alcohol and wore gloves and disposable face masks. This was done in open air and not in a still-air box or near a flow hood. Please do your research.

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