North Spore ShroomTek All-in-One Mushroom Grow Bag, 3lb

North Spore was launched in 2014 by a mycologist, an organic farmer, and a photojournalist -- three college friends brought together through their shared love of the mycological world. North Spore provides everything one needs to grow mushrooms, from the beginner to the expert. From Spray & Grow Kits to growing chambers, sterile substrates, lab supplies, and more. We also offer medicinals made with the highest quality fruiting body extracts. Our beginner-friendly ShroomTek All-In-One Mushroom Grow Bag was formulated by mycologists to simplify mushroom growing while maximizing the speed and size of your grow. (All that's required is a spore syringe or liquid culture!) Our beginner-friendly ShroomTek All-In-One Mushroom Grow Bag was formulated by mycologists to simplify mushroom growing while maximizing the speed and size of your grow. (All that's required is a spore syringe or liquid culture!) The entire grow takes place inside the bag – from inoculation to colonization to flush – making the entire process both seamless and effortless! Before inoculating your ShroomTek bag, inject some of your spores into Spore Boostr , draw the Spore Boostr liquid back into your syringe , and allow them to germinate. After 1-2 weeks, when you see visible mycelium, it’s time to inject! Spore Booster is the newest addition to the ShroomTek family, and it's designed to to increase the speed of your grow by germinating spores in your syringe, creating a faster growing "liquid culture". Spore Booster also allows you to catch contamination before you inject! Learn how to use it and achieve your best grow in this video! The entire grow takes place inside the bag – from inoculation to colonization to flush – making the entire process both seamless and effortless. Made with a proprietary blend of sterilized, nutrient-rich, manure-based compost, organic grain, coco coir, and quality substrate supplements. Each bag is optimally hydrated for substrate mix and volume to ensure a healthy, well-hydrated environment for optimal mycelial growth. Bags are sterilized in a commercial-grade autoclave. Sterility is verified using biological indicators and temperature sensors. How soon can I expect my bag to start pinning? Depending on the mushroom species and strain, it will take about 25-30 days before pins form. Can Shroomtek be used by beginners? Yes, ShroomTek is easy to use and requires minimal maintenance. However, it is important to read through all of the instructions before you begin to gain a better understanding of the entire process from inoculation to fruiting. How should I store my bag while it's colonizing? Allow your bag to colonize undisturbed and out of direct sunlight. Temperature for incubation shouldn't exceed 75 degrees F or dip below 55 degrees F. Keeping your bag at the higher end of the temperature range will encourage faster colonization. How can I speed up colonization? When the mycelium has grown 3-4 inches outward from the point of injection, carefully massage the bag to break up the colonized substrate and mix it into the uncolonized substrate. IMPORTANT: Do this without opening the bag. Do I need any special equipment or supplies to use Shroomtek? When you inoculate your bag, you will need a spore syringe or liquid culture, a pair of latex or nitrile gloves, a spray bottle with 70% isopropyl alcohol, and paper towels. Later in the process, you will also need scissors and an XL rubber band.