Why should you grow mushrooms in grow bags?
Posted on November 3rd, 2021
Growing mushrooms in bags is becoming increasingly popular. This is becoming easier than ever, which is why home growers can now grow mushrooms using the simplest tools at the lowest cost.
The mushroom grows bag is a sturdy, heat-resistant bag made for growing mushrooms. This is useful if you want to grow mushrooms or spawn and disinfect additional subsoil for this purpose. It has a filter patch that allows the exchange of fresh air for healthy mycelium growth and ensures that the substrate is free from contamination.
Mushroom grow bags can be bought individually or as a part of an all in one mushroom grow kit, which contains all the essentials for mushroom cultivation. Many varieties of mushrooms can grow in a grow bag. It all depends on the type of substrate that is put there.
Isn't it fun and satisfying to watch your little mushroom grow and develop? Growing and eating mushrooms is a great hobby.
Mushroom cultivation is a learning experience in itself. You will learn more about the different types of mushrooms and their life cycle. Not only that, but you'll also learn a lot about mushroom care, proper lighting, temperature, watering, and pruning.
If you love mushrooms, but do not want to depend on grocery stores and restaurants to enjoy them, why not grow them yourself and be more self-sufficient.
Although it will cost you a little money to find everything you need to grow mushrooms at home, the price is much lower than the price of mushrooms in the store. Growing mushrooms is a great investment and can save you a lot in the long run.
Although not all mushroom grow bags are the same, your choice depends on three factors: the size of the bag, the thickness of the bag, and the size of the filter.
There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to bag size. Bags that are not big enough are mostly useless, while very large bags can be painful. Choosing the correct bag size is up to you and what you hope to grow.
For example, an additional five pounds of supplemented sawdust and grain spawn would fit in a grove bag that is eight inches wide by five inches deep and eighteen inches long.
Thicker bags are not only more expensive but also sturdier. The normal range is between two to four mil. Farmers can start with low-cost, thin bags and move up to thicker ones if their bags break frequently, causing them to become contaminated.
Filters vary in size. This means that their holes or pores vary in size, often from 0.2 to 5 microns. The size of the pore is what determines how much can pass through the filter. With smaller holes, there will be fewer spores and other contaminants, but less air as well.
The important thing is to find a balance between the fungus' need for air and its need for protection. Filter holes should be no more than 0.5 microns wide for most purposes.