Mushroom Fruiting Chamber - Build It Yourself 

Thank you :)

Thank you! I intend to. :D

Thanks! :D

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching! 🤓

Glad you enjoyed it

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

Thank you so much!!

Thank you! There will be more to come.

I actually didn’t test the micropore tape yet. I have a comprehensive mushroom growing video in the works that makes use of the micropore tape.

Dont be scared, just make sure you steam or pressure cook your substrate extra and get the water right and your good haha ive even grow some outside under some trees with a monotub i made in a hole in the ground, ul be right

@@zxt6788 why the hole in the ground 🧐😁

@@myco4205 temp and humidity retention

Honestly All of it sounds really confusing and can be intimidating. BUT I recommend Starting with the All in One Grow bags. Then you’ll get the gist of it.

Glad you enjoy it!

If I see a lot of active mycelium then I tend to spray them. If I'm starting a new side that doesn't have a healthy colony of mycelium then I submerge.

@@PlantLifeYT thank you - love your videos btw

If your shoebox can easily hold whatever you are trying to grow with the appropriate amount of air circulation and it won’t degrade from the moisture then it should work

80 to 90% humidity is the ideal range for most mushrooms. A humidity level above that could lead to mold growth.

There are links in the description. Did I miss something in particular?

You are welcome!

@@PlantLifeYT turned out amazing, but I don’t know what to do about the small plastic bits and bobs from the drilling. Sandpaper won’t work as it scratches the plastic making it opaque, and I used my hands for most of them, and hosed it for a while. Any suggestions?

Glad it was helpful!

It depends on the type of mushrooms you are growing and the air quality.

Are holes on the bottom a must?

I didn’t have an issue without the additional bottom holes. I did fan them regularly and made sure to check the humidity often.

Perhaps? I haven't had a need as my perlite never showed any contamination. I also don't know if it might hinder growth in the bag as I haven't tried this method.

Yes. If I’m using kit bags then I tend to use the box for the second flush. That is when you have already harvested the first batch of mushrooms and have cut the opposite side in attempts to grow more. This box build is to create the optimal environment to grow mushrooms.

@@pauljames2020 you don’t want sitting trapped water on the bottom of the fruiting chamber

Sounds like a wonderful memory! I am glad my video could remind you of a happy moment.

The box has the moistened perlite in it. The reason for this box build is to create an optimal growing environment for mushrooms. You will have to add your mushroom growing bag either from a kit or made from scratch to the box.

Contamination is more of an issue in the beginning of the process of mushroom growing. At the blooming stage the only concern I would have is spore contamination of your living space, but not all species are the same.

All these things are fun and something you can actually use. I am pretty obsessed with mushroom growing now myself.

Great Questions! I will do my best to answer each. #1 Martha set ups are best if you are producing larger amounts of mushrooms where spore contamination would be a larger concern. Ideally in these smaller growing situations, along with grow kits you can purchase, you would harvest your mushrooms before the crop produces spores. If you have further concerns you can cover the holes with medical tape that would allow air transfer but filter out spores. #2 I simply check my perlite regularly and spray it with water carefully to avoid the grow bags. If your perlite dries out to the point that you need to resoak it, your mushrooms may be too dry for proper mushroom growth. That said, if you feel you can still get more from your grow bags, then yes, remove them and resoak the perlite. Keeping a close eye on the progress of your fruiting chamber and adding an inexpensive digital hygrometer will help you keep the right moisture level. #3 I did not have any issue with eliminating the bottom holes. I did have many people tell me in the comments that they were necessary but no one mentioned why. Perhaps my particular environment didn't cause the problem that requires bottom holes. #4 I recently did a comparison video of various brands of grow kits and how they compared. There were differences, but they all did produce mushrooms. I've also purchased many seeds from Amazon without any issues in germination. My suggestion would be to check the reviews and use your best judgement in making a selection. I hope this helps!

I suppose I should have done a test with both options but I didn’t have the space. As far as I could tell, my fruiting chamber produced mushrooms just fine.

Not true

:) then you’re seeing the wrong Americans!

Nope, that is Perlite. Vermiculite is a different color and texture (at least all the ones I have purchased are).

The box build is to create the optimal environment