A Guide To Mushroom Substrates | GroCycle

Ever wondered what makes a good mushroom substrate? In this video we go in-depth on the topic, taking a look at:

the key nutrients & qualities that mushroom substrate should have
the difference between sterilising and pasteurising substrate
a discussion of the top 12 most popular mushroom substrates
how to decide on the substrate to use

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
0:53 What is mushroom substrate?
1:23 Lignin, cellulose & hemicellulose
1:40 Nitrogen
2:32 Small amount of minerals K, P, Mg, Ca, S
3:35 Ph Level 5 - 6.5
4:00 Good structure for air exchange
5:14 Moisture content 50 - 70%
6:15 Absence of competitor organisms
7:10 Sterilisation vs Pasteurisation
9:52 Popular Substrate Options
10:21 Straw
11:10 Other agricultural byproducts
12:32 Sawdust
14:00 Sawdust pellets or straw pellets
15:01 Manure
15:36 Coco coir & vermiculite
16:15 Coffee grounds
17:17 Cardboard
18:10 Supplementation
19:46 Hardwood logs
20:10 Woodchip beds
20:28 Deciding on your substrate
22:58 Low tech mushroom substrate
23:39 Supplemented sawdust
24:31 Masters Mix


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