How do I prepare it?
Boil corn kernels, drain, dry, and sterilize.
- Boil corn kernels for 20 minutes.
- Drain excess water.
- Steam dry.
- Add supplements.
- Jar and sterilize.
Grain spawn
Corn Grain Spawn for Oyster
Corn kernels make an economical grain spawn for oyster mushrooms. Works well with rapid-colonizing strains.
Basic10 days
What ingredients does it use?
| What ingredients does it use? | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Corn Kernels | 1200 g | 2.64 lbs |
| Water | 1800 ml | 60.87 fl_oz |
| Gypsum | 12 g | 0.42 oz |
| Lime | 3 g | 0.11 oz |
Recipe details
- Type
- Grain spawn
- Difficulty
- Basic
- Sterilization
- Pressure cooker · 90 min
- Container
- Glass Jars
- Expected yield
- 10 jars of corn spawn
- Cycle length
- 10 days
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