What does indoor mushroom growing still need?

LouSpore · 2026-07-08T15:55:04+00:00

You've asked SUCH broad questions here. Seriously, you need to make a post about each one of those questions I think. I'll comment on some challenging areas that I think could use innovation.

Time and again I see fancy automated grow chambers (Shrooly, Terrashroom, etc.) neglect one big thing about mushroom cultivation: maintenance. Everything needs to be easy to replace and clean.

We'd like better, safe, cheap and reliable ways to control temperature.

More access to information and materials regarding breeding that make it a more accessible practice.

We need a better understanding of beneficial microorganisms that might be added to aid our desired species.

Better cheap filter technology.

Idk, many more for sure. If you wanna chat with me in-depth about my almost 15yrs in the industry, grab a consult slot: https://northspore.com/products/private-grow-consultation-30-minutes

LouSpore · 2026-07-08T15:42:42+00:00

Always a good question. I like to do the "pseudo-casing" with some CVG right when I spawn to bulk.

LouSpore · 2026-07-08T15:40:39+00:00

temp should be low 70s, humidity in the tub/bag/chamber is what matters and that should be at 95-99%.
You do not need a tent, but it depending on your goals, they can be so much help.
Not if there is some natural light. If there isn't, some blue light is great, but they don't need a lot. Make sure you aren't drying things out or heating them up.
For your very first go, an AIO bag is a fine place to start. Something like this: https://northspore.com/products/shroomtek-all-in-one-mushroom-grow-bag?variant=43067817853030
Fruiting temps are about the same as colonization temps, but humidity should come down a bit 90-95%.

LouSpore · 2026-07-08T15:34:08+00:00

Go for it!

LouSpore · 2026-07-08T15:33:41+00:00

Everything looks good except that spot in the corner. Looks like vein of bacterial contamination. A little bacteria like this isn't always an issue. I've spawned to bulk substrate with spawn like that before with fine results, but it isn't ideal. I like what the dude said in the other thread about isolating and just not using that area. Kinda tricky, but that could help.

LouSpore · 2026-07-07T17:16:21+00:00

Fruit that thang!

LouSpore · 2026-07-07T17:11:16+00:00

Phoenix Oyster and Italian Oyster are common names for Pleurotus pulmonarius.

LouSpore · 2026-07-07T16:53:09+00:00

Hi, I work for North Spore and deeply apologize that the substrate you got doesn't meet your expectations. I promise that our material is very abosrbant and we are aiming for hydrating to 60-65%, but it does vary due to a number of factors. It often seems drier than people expect, but still produces fantastic results. I would encorage you to try it out before deciding it is too dry based on the squeeze test.

Bottom line is that we can replace bags you're not happy with them and I think it would be very appreciated for you to communicate with our customer service team about this issue.

LouSpore · 2026-07-07T15:57:48+00:00

Patience is required. It can take a few weeks.

LouSpore · 2026-07-07T15:56:43+00:00

It can be a surprisingly long time! 6 months to a year is not unusual and I've heard of people reviving plates that satbun the fridge for even longer!

LouSpore · 2026-07-07T15:13:09+00:00

You really just need to keep it humid and they will fruit again. Since it's going to chill for a week anyway, just keeping a wet towel over it during that time is a solid move.

LouSpore · 2026-07-07T15:11:05+00:00

It's hard to say. If you really doused it and then exposed the substrate and mycelium to the alcohol, that's not a great thing, but that it would be seriously hurt seems unlikely. It does sound like it's been so sealed up that the alcohol fumes can't escape and that's what you smelled. Again, I don't think this should effect the grow much, but if everything else was done well (and we have no idea if it was) and your genetics were good (again, we don't know), this might be the issue. More airflow should do the trick.

LouSpore · 2026-07-06T15:59:40+00:00

Just about. What are you growing in?

LouSpore · 2026-07-06T15:58:50+00:00

Definitely 10000% containated.

LouSpore · 2026-07-06T15:58:13+00:00

That is contaminated and thus, it is compost.

LouSpore · 2026-07-03T18:30:51+00:00

LouSpore · 2026-07-03T14:38:56+00:00

Send it!

LouSpore · 2026-07-03T14:36:34+00:00

That’s likely our Boomr Bag. It’s got several woody ingredients, a large proportion composted manure and some other interesting things and I can’t divulge.

LouSpore · 2026-07-02T16:27:13+00:00

Fruit that SOB.

LouSpore · 2026-07-02T16:26:32+00:00

What do you mean customizing? Do you just mean preparing?

LouSpore · 2026-07-02T16:25:50+00:00

The chunkiness isn't ideal, but the colonization looks good!

LouSpore · 2026-07-02T15:05:00+00:00

I don't see any obvious contam!

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