{"id":71694,"date":"2024-03-27T16:40:40","date_gmt":"2024-03-27T09:40:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/?p=71694"},"modified":"2024-03-27T16:40:40","modified_gmt":"2024-03-27T09:40:40","slug":"how-to-grow-mushrooms-in-plastic-bags-to-harvest-every-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/how-to-grow-mushrooms-in-plastic-bags-to-harvest-every-day\/","title":{"rendered":"How to grow mushrooms in plastic bags to harvest every day&hellip;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Not only do mushrooms offer a plethora of nutritional benefits, but they also provide a fascinating glimpse into the world of urban gardening. Explore a simple yet effective method for growing mushrooms in plastic bags, allowing you to enjoy a bountiful harvest every day.\n</p><p><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-71705 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/lorevista.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/03%5C/432879051_398465022934471_3404459091383737480_n.jpeg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1100\"' height='\"1244\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/432879051_398465022934471_3404459091383737480_n.jpeg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h3>Choose Your Mushroom Variety:\n</h3><p>Select mushroom varieties suited to indoor cultivation, such as oyster mushrooms or shiitake mushrooms, which thrive in controlled environments.<br>\nConsider factors like available space, climate conditions, and personal preference when choosing your mushroom variety.\n</p><h3>Prepare Your Growing Substrate:\n<ul>\n<li style='\"list-style-type:' none>\n<ul>\n<li>Use a nutrient-rich substrate for your mushrooms, such as sawdust, straw, or coffee grounds, which serve as the growing medium.\n</li><li>Sterilize the substrate to eliminate any competing organisms that could inhibit mushroom growth.\n</li><li>Preparation of Lime Water Mixture: Create a lime water mixture by combining 200 grams of lime powder with 30 liters of water.\n</li><li>Immerse straw or hay in the lime water mixture to prepare the substrate for mushroom growth.\n</li><li>Soak the straw or hay for about 30 minutes, then drain it.\n</li><li><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-71703 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/lorevista.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/03%5C/Screen-Shot-2024-03-27-at-16.33.02.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"661\"' height='\"455\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screen-Shot-2024-03-27-at-16.33.02.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3>Inoculate the Substrate:\n<ul>\n<li style='\"list-style-type:' none>\n<ul>\n<li>Cover the drained substrate with plastic for approximately 4 days, maintaining a temperature of 65-70\u00b0C.\n</li><li>Mushroom Cultivation Phase grow mushrooms in plastic bags\n</li><li>Once the substrate is prepared, inoculate it with mushroom spawn, which contains the mycelium \u2013 the vegetative part of the fungus.\n</li><li>Mix the spawn thoroughly into the substrate to ensure even colonization and optimal mushroom growth.\n</li><li>Closing the Mushroom Embryo: Move on to the cultivation phase after successful incubation.\n\n\n\n<h3>Fill Plastic Bags and Incubate:\n</h3><p>Utilize normal plastic bags, preferably polyethylene PE, with dimensions around 30 x 40 cm.\n</p><p>Ensure the bags have a folded square bottom for easier substrate layering.\n</p><p>Fill clean plastic bags with the inoculated substrate, leaving some space at the top for air circulation.<br>\nSeal the bags securely and incubate them in a dark, warm environment conducive to mushroom growth.\n</p><p><strong>Layering Process: Stuff the bags with substrate, starting with a 3-4 cm bottom layer and transplanting mushroom seed along the bag\u2019s wall.<br>\nAdd 6-7 cm layers until there are four layers in total, sprinkling seed evenly on the top layer.\n<h3>Sealing and Transferring to Nursery:\n</h3><p>Seal the bags with clean cotton and secure the mouth for proper closure.<br>\nTransfer the bags to a fiber nursery, maintaining distance between them and covering the bag mouths with newspaper for moisture retention.<br>\nMushroom Growth and Harvesting a transparent bowl with mushrooms\n</p><h3>Environmental Management:\n</h3><p>Ensure the growing area remains closed to maintain moisture and warmth, crucial for mushroom growth.\n</p><ul>\n<li style='\"list-style-type:' none>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Observation and Cutting: Monitor bags until mycelium covers them uniformly with a white color.<br>\nCut and hang the bags, making staggered incisions for mushroom sprouting.\n<li><strong>Watering and Harvesting: Water bags 2-3 times daily for even moisture; harvest by twisting mushrooms counterclockwise. Pause watering after harvesting to facilitate further sprouting and care for subsequent generations.\n<li><strong>Continued Harvesting: Continue the process for subsequent harvests, as later generations tend to grow more abundantly. a basket with mushrooms\n\n\n\n<h3>Monitor Growth and Harvest Daily:\n</h3><p>Keep a close eye on the bags as the mycelium colonizes the substrate and mushrooms begin to form.<br>\nHarvest mushrooms daily by gently twisting them from the substrate when they reach the desired size, being careful not to disturb neighboring growth.\n</p><p>As we conclude our exploration of growing mushrooms in plastic bags for daily harvests, we hope you feel inspired to embark on your own mushroom cultivation journey. With a little patience, care, and attention to detail, you can enjoy a steady supply of fresh, homegrown mushrooms right at your fingertips.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>Not only do mushrooms offer a plethora of nutritional benefits, but they also provide a fascinating glimpse into the world of urban gardening. Explore a simple yet effective method for growing mushrooms in plastic bags, allowing you to enjoy a bountiful harvest every day. 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