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Keeping Spore Prints

Posted on June 29, 2023July 16, 2024
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Trying out storing my first prints.  Laid them on aluminum and set them in a shoebox.  In the shoebox, I have some silica gel, a screen on top, and then the prints.  Added some labels with my label maker and all set!

Storage

Posted on May 30, 2023July 17, 2024

Small storage jarsI tried storing in plastic bags but didn’t feel too good about it after all my hard work.  I decided on these small jars as they’re small, easy to store and organize.  Added silicone packets to keep it dry inside.  And to be fwancy, I got a label maker!  But they ARE small, 3″ x 4″, so I might have to get some bigger ones later.

Dehydration

Posted on May 29, 2023July 17, 2024

I happen to have a Cosori Air Fryer that has a handy dehydration function.  It’s default is 150f for 6 hrs, and after some trial and error,  I’ve currently settled on 130f for 3 hours for one tray full of harvested mushrooms.   Great to get more use out of appliance I already had.

In the Wild
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Hardwood Pellet Hydration:  1 cup hardwood pellets to 1.5 water
1 standard six quart Instant Pot holds 6 half pint jars
One Instant Pot holds 5 cups of hydrated hardwood pellets and yields 5 mini (5x4) bags.
One 32oz popcorn kernel bag yields 10 half pint jars
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